Treasury Manager – Finance/Treasury (Cash Flow, FX, Risk Management)

Treasury Manager – Finance/Treasury (Cash Flow, FX, Risk Management)

Millions of people depend on us every day for their affordable food.

Lee's is a global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food and non-food products to restaurants, healthcare, educational facilities, hospitality businesses, and more. With a vast network, Lee's operates across Southeast Asia and internationally, providing its customers with a wide range of products and services. The company focuses on delivering quality products, innovative solutions, and excellent customer service to support the success of its clients in the food service industry.

Join us in our mission of food equality, where we strive to ensure every person has access to quality products at affordable prices.

Job Summary:

The Treasury Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the company’s treasury functions, ensuring effective cash management, risk mitigation, financial planning, and compliance with banking regulations. This role requires expertise in liquidity management, debt financing, foreign exchange (forex) risk management, and corporate investments to optimize the company's financial position.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cash & Liquidity Management
   • Develop and implement cash flow management strategies to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational and investment needs.
   • Monitor daily cash positions and manage short-term cash flow planning.
   • Optimize working capital through effective receivables and payables management.
   • Establish and maintain cash pooling arrangements across business units (if applicable).
2. Banking & Relationship Management
   • Manage and maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions.
   • Negotiate and optimize banking facilities, including loans, credit lines, overdrafts, and trade finance facilities.
   • Review banking fees and charges to optimize costs.
   • Lead the implementation of banking technology solutions such as online banking platforms, automated payments, and treasury management systems.
3. Foreign Exchange (Forex) & Financial Risk Management
   • Develop and execute foreign exchange hedging strategies to mitigate currency risk exposure.
   • Monitor and assess the impact of interest rate fluctuations and currency movements on financial performance.
   • Recommend appropriate risk management tools such as hedging, swaps, and derivatives.
4. Debt & Investment Management
   • Analyze and assess financing options, including bonds, loans, and alternative funding sources.
   • Manage corporate debt, ensuring compliance with financial covenants.
   • Monitor and manage investment portfolios, ensuring maximum returns while maintaining risk limits.
   • Provide recommendations on capital structure optimization.
5. Treasury Operations & Compliance
   • Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements related to treasury activities.
   • Implement treasury controls and procedures to minimize risks.
   • Collaborate with internal auditors, external auditors, and regulatory authorities as required.
   • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely reporting of treasury transactions.
   • Prepare treasury reports, including cash flow forecasts, funding strategies, and financial risk analysis.
   • Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis to support decision-making.
   • Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on treasury matters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. MBA or CFA is an added advantage.
• 6-10 years of experience in treasury, corporate finance, or banking, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow management, financial risk mitigation, and banking regulations.
• Experience in managing foreign exchange exposure, hedging strategies, and debt financing.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems (TMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple priorities.