The Treasury Career Corner

What does it take to move from credit control into leading treasury for fast-growth, acquisitive businesses? In this episode, I chat to Tom Fuller, Financial Controller & Head of Treasury at Form3. We explore how non-traditional career paths can build the skills and resilience needed to thrive at the top of treasury.Tom Fuller, an experienced treasury professional joins the podcast to share how he transitioned from credit control into treasury, building his career across regulated utilities, high-growth fintech, and acquisitive corporates. In the episode Tom reflects on the lessons learned from managing billions in M&A, implementing real-time systems, and scaling treasury functions under pressure.What We Cover in This Episode:Early career journey: moving from credit control into treasury and finance.The importance of seizing opportunities and learning treasury “on the job.”Building treasury infrastructure in fast-growing, acquisitive businesses.Handling $3bn M&A financing and $2.2bn hedging transactions.Implementing cashflow forecasting, payment platforms, and SWIFT connectivity.The role of treasury systems: Kyriba, MT940/942 messaging, and reconciliation.Real-time payments: CHAPS, Faster Payments, and new connectivity models.Scaling treasury in fintech: balancing liquidity, debt, investors, and growth.Time management, qualifications, and practical career advice for treasury professionals.You can connect with Tom Fuller on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee? In this special crossover episode, Mike Richards switches sides of the microphone as a guest on Seth Marlowe’s – The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast podcast - sharing his journey, insights, and why the profession is anything but boring.Together, they unpack the myths, challenges, and evolving opportunities shaping the treasury profession today.Mike Richards is the CEO & Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company and host of the popular Treasury Career Corner podcast, which has nearly 400 episodes and more than 200,000 downloads. For over 25 years, he’s been connecting treasury professionals with career-defining opportunities, building world-class treasury teams, and sharing their stories with the wider profession.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeThe unexpected way Mike fell into treasury recruitment and why he never leftHow The Treasury Career Corner podcast grew from a 10-episode idea into nearly 400 episodes and 200k downloadsWhy treasury teams of just 2–3 people are often the hidden heroes in global companiesThe reality of moving from banking to corporate treasury, including pay cuts and steep learning curvesWhy professional qualifications (CTP, ACT and others) matter for long-term career growthThe evolution of the treasurer’s role toward becoming a deputy CFO and trusted partnerPractical advice for mid-level professionals: 30/60/90-day plans, celebrating wins, and documenting achievementsHow to approach networking the right way - whether at conferences or within your own organisationThe biggest myth Mike wants to bust: Treasury is not boring - it’s strategic, vital and coolYou can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn. You can connect with Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

What does it take to lead a treasury team that not only performs but transforms the business? In this revisited episode, we uncover how Adam Richford, now the Group Treasurer at Smith+Nephew built and scaled treasury functions across global industries - transforming processes, empowering people, and delivering strategic impact at every level.In this special episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast I reconnect with Adam Richford who is now the Group Treasurer at Smith+Nephew and former Treasurer at Renewi. With over two decades of treasury experience spanning global giants like GE Capital and transformative growth firms like Renewi, Adam brings deep insight into building agile, high-performing treasury teams that operate as true strategic partners to the business.Main topics discussed:Adam’s early career journey - from EY to leading treasury at global firmsHow treasury plays a critical role in M&A, corporate turnarounds, and strategic growthLessons from transforming Renewi’s treasury: from spreadsheets to automationBuilding a centralized treasury function with TMS and improved funding structuresWhy strong team culture, trust, and clarity of roles are non-negotiable in treasury leadershipHow Adam approached remote team management during the COVID-19 crisisTransitioning into investor relations and why it matters for treasury leaders     The impact of ESG and sustainability on treasury and funding strategiesHiring and talent development: what Adam looks for in treasury professionalsLessons from his current role at Smith+Nephew: balancing treasury, pensions, and insurance in a FTSE 100 companyYou can connect with Adam Richdord on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

How do you shape a treasury career that not only spans tax, IPOs, restructurings, and mergers, but also withstands crises and constant change?In this episode, Matthew Rose, Director of Treasury at Bromford Flagship, shares his career journey and the lessons he’s learned navigating some of the most challenging and rewarding moments in corporate treasury.Matthew Rose is the Director of Treasury at Bromford Flagship, one of the UK’s largest housing associations with over 80,000 homes. With a career that began in tax before transitioning into treasury, Matthew has led teams through billion-pound IPOs, chapter 11 restructurings, and large-scale refinancing projects. His experiences span industries and countries, giving him a unique perspective on the evolving role of treasury.What We Cover in This Episode:     Career beginnings from economics and tax to corporate treasury.Why cross-functional skills matter and the connection between tax and treasury.Royal Mail IPO – leading treasury through privatization and large-scale restructuring.Treasury Team of the Year recognition and what it meant for the team.Seadrill restructuring and lessons from navigating chapter 11 and complex global financing.Managing treasury during COVID-19 – balancing restructuring, investor relations, and virtual leadership.Bromford Flagship merger – integrating treasury operations and building a strong credit profile.Future challenges in treasury i.e AI, compliance, and the ongoing importance of relationships.Advice for junior professionals including qualifications, international experience, and seizing opportunities.You can connect with Matthew Rose on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

What does it take to launch a treasury function from the ground up - twice? In this episode, Anshul Patni shares how he built treasury operations at Instacart and Bakelite Synthetics, and offers practical, actionable lessons on leadership, technology, and global cash management for today’s treasury professionals.In this special revisited episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast I reconnect with Anshul Patni now the Vice President and Treasurer at Bakelite Synthetics, where he leads a global treasury, credit, and insurance team. With prior experience as Treasurer at Instacart and a long tenure in treasury consulting at Deloitte, Anshul brings a rare dual perspective from both corporate and advisory sides of treasury operations.What We Cover in This Episode:Anshul’s early interest in economics and risk managementKey career lessons from roles at Reval, Deloitte, and beyondThe shift from treasury consulting to corporate leadershipBuilding treasury teams and functions from the ground upDifferences between managing treasury in high-cash tech vs. PE-owned global companiesHow to evaluate and implement a Treasury Management System (TMS)Managing FX and interest rate risk in multinational operationsWhy technology selection must match business process, not brandStrategic treasury leadership during debt-heavy growth phasesCoaching team members and developing cross-functional expertiseYou can connect with Anshul Patni on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

Are you being paid what you're worth in treasury? In this solo episode, Mike Richards, CEO of The Treasury Recruitment Company, breaks down the latest findings from our global Treasury Salary Survey, revealing eye-opening trends, benchmarking insights, and actionable tips for advancing your compensation in 2025 and beyond.Mike Richards is the CEO and Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company.With over 25 years of experience in treasury recruitment globally, Mike brings unmatched expertise in salary benchmarking, market trends, and career progression insights for treasury professionals.What You'll Hear in This Episode:The history and evolution of the Treasury Salary Survey, now representing 1,600+ professionals globallyHow real, verified data from actual treasury practitioners sets this survey apart from othersWhy job titles can be misleading and how Mike classifies roles more accurately based on experience and responsibility  Regional salary breakdowns:UK: Rapid rise in junior-level salariesNorth America: Highest bonuses and growing demand at senior levelsEurope: Sits between UK and US with significant variance by regionCompensation details:Base salaryBonusCar allowances and their tax advantagesTrends in remote work vs. hybrid setups and how this is shifting globallyWhy job satisfaction increases with seniority and how leaders can improve retentionWhat factors matter most to treasury professionals:Career progressionAutonomyWork-life balanceMeaningful workCommon reasons people leave treasuryroles and how to proactively address themYou can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

What does it take to lead a top-tier treasury team in today’s fast-evolving corporate world? In this special live-recorded episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, three seasoned treasury leaders share how they built and led high-performing teams while navigating complex global challenges.Join Mike Richards as he chats with these three global treasury leaders:Mags Bourke, Global Treasurer at DuracellDeclan Doorly, Head of Group Treasury at DCC plcPhillip Learoyd, Group Treasurer at OCI NVHosted live in London, this episode dives into the real-world challenges and successes of building and leading treasury teams in global, high-growth, and decentralized environments. You’ll hear how these treasurers have navigated career transitions, championed digital transformation, and maintained strong internal and external relationships - all while keeping treasury at the strategic core of their businesses. Whether you’re early in your treasury career or leading a team yourself, this episode is packed with actionable insights and leadership wisdom.Main topics discussed:Unique career paths into treasury: from construction sites to consultingBuilding treasury from scratch in large global companiesKey traits and values when hiring treasury team membersBalancing automation with the human element in treasury operationsManaging global and remote treasury teams effectivelyThe strategic importance of treasury in decentralised business modelsUsing training and internal advocacy to strengthen treasury’s business roleNavigating change, transformation, and technology with limited resourcesBuilding credibility with CFOs and other senior stakeholdersReal-world examples of treasury leadership during periods of growth and uncertainty----🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

What makes a seasoned treasury professional return to where it all began? In this episode, Jens Billberg reveals why he rejoined Trelleborg Group as Group Treasurer after years away, and how his career - from back office trainee to treasury leader offers a roadmap for rising treasury professionals.Jens Billberg is the Group Treasurer and VP Treasury at Trelleborg Group, a global leader in engineered polymer solutions. With over two decades in corporate treasury, consulting, and international leadership, Jens brings deep insight into building treasury functions, managing risk globally, and leveraging technology to enhance operations.Main topics discussed:Jens’ accidental entry into treasury and early back office experienceTransitioning from back office to trading and risk management rolesThe transformation of Trelleborg’s business and treasury function over two decadesChallenges and lessons from implementing global cash structures in China and IndiaKey differences between corporate treasury and consulting rolesBuilding a treasury hub in Luxembourg from scratchEmbracing digitization, robotics, and system automation in treasuryRejoining Trelleborg: motivations, leadership mindset, and organizational strategyAdvice for young treasury professionals and career path reflectionsHow Trelleborg’s local-for-local model helped weather trade wars and COVID-19You can connect with Jens Billberg on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

What does it take to build a treasury function from scratch at a fast-moving global company? Nolan Soltvedt, Treasurer at Lime has done just that - multiple times. In this episode, he shares the inside story of building resilient treasury systems in complex, high-growth environments, from legacy firms to tech disruptors.Nolan Soltvedt is the Treasurer at Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company. With experience across Ecolab, Capella University, and Api Group, Nolan has led treasury transformations at both established multinationals and fast-scaling startups. He brings a rare blend of global banking expertise, leadership through change, and a passion for making numbers tell a story.Main topics discussed:Nolan’s entry into finance and early lessons from his internship at Ecolab        Building international finance and treasury experience early in his careerWhy building global relationships is critical in treasuryShifting between corporate finance and FP&A - and how it shaped his leadershipRejoining Ecolab and managing treasury post major acquisitionsLessons from leading treasury through a company IPO and rapid M&A at APiHow to rebuild and scale a treasury team after high turnoverCreating a treasury M&A integration playbookTransitioning to Lime: Setting up treasury in a tech-driven, high-growth environmentWhy prioritizing the right treasury capabilities matters more than doing everythingHow Nolan applies storytelling and creativity from music into financial communicationThe evolving future of treasury: AI, interest rates, and scalable systemsYou can connect with Nolan Soltvedt on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/Connect to Mike Richards, CEO, The Treasury Recruitment Company on LinkedIn HERE

What if the smartest career move you could make looked like a step backwards? In this episode, Keith Gaub, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer at Bristol-Myers Squibb, shares how taking a pay and title cut led him to one of the most rewarding chapters of his treasury career -and why playing the long game is the ultimate career strategy.Keith Gaub is the Vice President and Assistant Treasurer at Bristol-Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company. With prior roles at Lehman Brothers, Barclays, and Zoetis, Keith brings deep experience across banking, corporate treasury, and investor relations. His journey reflects the power of strategic career transitions, calculated risk-taking, and building treasury operations from the ground up.Main topics discussed:Why Keith left a leadership role in banking to join a fledgling corporate treasury teamThe sacrifices (and eventual payoffs) of stepping “back” in title and compensationHow Keith helped build a treasury department from scratch at ZoetisNavigating the 2008 financial crisis from inside Lehman BrothersTransitioning from technical finance to people management and leadershipThe mindset of deliberate, long-term career planningThe evolving role of treasury in M&A, forecasting, and risk managementThe importance of mentorship, team culture, and maintaining strong professional networksYou can connect with Keith Gaub on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/Connect to Mike Richards, CEO, The Treasury Recruitment Co via LinkedIn