Treasury Lead

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We create the technology that redefines utilities and unlocks a new energy system of the future. By optimising renewable generation, building a more intelligent grid, and empowering utilities to deliver an exceptional customer experience, our operating system is transforming the industry worldwide.

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in energy. Join us on our mission to improve the lives of ONE BILLION humans within the decade and shape a cleaner, better future for everyone.

Where you'll fit in:

You will work closely with the Finance team and the business to provide management of funding and liquidity, global banking and cash management, and financial risk management e.g. currency risk.

As this role will report to the Head of Tax (with a dotted line into FP&A), there will be opportunity to support the Tax function, for example in implementing a complementary Global Transfer Pricing strategy or helping with international compliance. There will also be strong collaboration with the FP&A team as we plot our business and expansion plans.

This role is an exceptional opportunity to create a Treasury capability to support Kraken’s ambitious growth plans.

What you’ll own:

• Define and implement the strategies, plans, policies, governance structures and procedures to manage the treasury risks facing the group.

• Ensure compliance with group treasury policy and own the group treasury policy to ensure it is updated and refreshed as and when necessary.

• Effectively manage bank and rating agency relationships, and play a key role in refinancing activities.

• Assessment and management of all business-related financial risks including FX, interest rate and counterparty risk management.

• Ensure efficient management of cash and liquidity through robust short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting.

• Development of treasury systems environment and robust controls framework.

• Development of cash pooling and cash management arrangements.

• Work with the business to oversee and help improve working capital performance.

• Consider future plans for further expansion of the function as the business scales.

What you’ll bring to the party:

• You will be a treasury professional with experience in an international treasury environment.

• Strong commercial awareness and business focus.

• Proven technical skills in all areas of treasury management.

• Strong communication skills at all levels.

• Ability to work in a “start up” environment, experience developing policies, processes, and strategy.

• Experience of recruiting, developing, and coaching a treasury team, setting the direction, driving execution, and initiating change.

⭐️ Bonus points:

• Relevant treasury or accounting qualification advantageous but not essential

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have the right tools and environment to unleash your potential. If you have any accommodation requests, please contact us at [email protected]. We’ll do our best to tailor the experience to your needs so you can feel comfortable, confident and be at your best!

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Please note that, in line with our current recruitment policy, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the right to work in the country that they're applying to, at the time of application.*