Role Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Cash Management Project Manager / Business Analyst (12 months FTC with a view to being extended) to work in a truly global environment. The role will work within the Business and Transformation function, reporting to the Transformation Lead and will support ongoing projects related to cash pooling within our treasury function. The role provides an exceptional opportunity for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.
Business Overview
Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries and annual revenue more than $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, cotton, cocoa, animal feed and pulses. Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.
Key Accountabilities
- Conducting in-depth analysis of the current bank account directory to identify accounts eligible for a newly created cash pool.
- Contribute to the set up and administration required for the implementation of new global in-house banks and modern cash pooling operating model.
- Collaborate with Treasury Operations to test and implement fundamental changes to the current process.
- Assisting the various legal entities within each business unit, ensuring business readiness and managing expectations in relation to project delivery and completion.
- Working closely with the in-house KYC team to ensure project requirements are met compliantly.
- Partnering closely with the Transformation Lead to ensure operating models are fit for purpose and provide benefit realization for users.
- Identification, monitoring and reporting of issues and risks with escalation where appropriate.
- Conducting workshops and seminars alongside various internal departments to demonstrate ongoing changes to ensure understanding.
- Build relationships internally throughout our business units, alongside externally with provider banks.
Skills and Experience
- Extensive experience in managing Bank Accounts from a Treasury or other Financial Institution from start to live.
- Degree educated in a relevant subject area, or comparable experience is also sufficient.
- High preference on strong knowledge of cash pooling and in-house banking structures.
- Project management and experience of major change delivery or project implementation within a global environment.
- Ability to create test cases and basic project and implementation plans.
- Prior experience rolling out new Target Operating Model and Business Readiness to the end users.
- Ability to communicate complex operational changes to various stakeholders through presentations and workshops.
- Quickly identify potential risks and issues and report them appropriately.
- Knowledge of KYC is desirable but we do have an existing centralized in-house team.
We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Our Offer
We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.
Our Values
Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship
Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.
