The Treasury Career Corner

With AI’s involvement in treasury rapidly developing, this week’s guest looks at the benefits and how we can adapt. On this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, Adam Glasser, Corporate Treasurer at Vantage Specialty Chemicals joins us to talk about his thoughts on AI and the future of the industry. He also shares details about his unique career, how vantage measures success and top tips for junior treasurers.  Adam started his career in real estate development planning with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide back in 2005. At his next employer, Dow Chemical Company, he made the switch from real estate management to treasury, becoming their Customer Credit Treasury Manager in 2014. He joined Agrofresh as Assistant Treasurer in 2015 before returning to Dow as Senior Investment Manager, Financial Risk and Portfolio Investments.  In 2020, he joined Randa Apparel & Accessories as Corporate Treasurer before taking the same title and Vantage Specialty Chemicals, where he works today. On the podcast we discussed… Adam’s unique career journey His switch from real estate to treasury The challenges facing treasurers in 2013 How treasurers can leverage AI now vs in the future The metrics Vantage measure Why he joined Vantage Top tips for junior treasurers Switching from larger- to smaller-scale roles Why it’s OK to ask for help You can connect with Adam Glasser on LinkedIn and tune into the episode with Gary McGuire, mentioned in the episode, here. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

Treasury never stands still. Our latest guest on the podcast has adapted to different roles, industries and ways of working, and he has some top tips to help you through transitions. Brice Zimmermann, Global Head of Treasury at Alcon Management SA, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner. He talks through how he ended up in treasury, the importance of collaboration and gives top advice to young treasurers. Brice began as an external auditor of PricewaterhouseCoopers in the late 90s and then joined Credit Agricole Indosuez as a Project Manager. He then kickstarted his treasury career with a role as Treasury Controller at Novartis, before switching to Head of Treasury Control & Reporting. Brice then became Global Head of Treasury at Puma Energy in 2016 before joining Alcon in 2019, where he currently works under the same title. On the podcast we discuss… Why auditing first took Brice’s attention His journey into the treasury world The advantages of a centralised treasury system Why collaboration is key to success The future of treasury Keeping a learning mindset Adapting the changes in the industry How COVID changed Brice’s ways of working You can connect with Brice Zimmermann on LinkedIn. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

As economic challenges continue to arise, how do we equip ourselves to retain top talent in this ever-changing environment? In this special episode, recorded live from one of our recent webinars, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards sits alongside the amazing Craig Perkins, Head of the UK Practice and Katie Hardie, who heads up our European desk.  On the podcast, they discuss “Retaining Your Treasury Team in the New Age of Hybrid Working” and provide practical, actionable advice on navigating this new landscape. They discuss the importance of retaining a skilled treasury team during a potential recession, as these roles are critical to the running of any organization. They also give practical tips and strategies for retaining your team in this new age of hybrid working, where work-life balance is a top priority.  Key points they cover include: The rise of remote work and its impact on the job market The unique challenges of managing remote teams, especially in the treasury profession Various aspects of remote work in the treasury profession, including compensation, benefits, hybrid models, leadership, and retention You can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn You can connect with Katie Hardie on LinkedIn You can connect with Craig Perkins on LinkedIn Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

In our latest monthly update, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards reflects back on the month just gone and on what’s to come. On the podcast he discusses…Recap of the podcast episodes in April:Ep. 262 – Interview with Royston Da Costa, Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson Group about the next stage of technology in treasuryEp. 263 – Interview with Jean Furter, Treasurer at Poly about predicting the future of treasuryEp. 264 – Interview with Marc Verkuil, Founder of Amstel Treasury Management about developing regions in treasuryEp. 265 – Interview with Francisco De Barros, Assistant Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand about finding supportive mentors in treasuryUpcoming podcast episodes this May:Interview with Tanya Kuznetsova, Director - Treasury and Cash Cycle Transformation at Baptist HealthcareSpecial Feature Episode on Retaining Your Treasury Team in the New Age of Hybrid WorkingUpcoming EventsMike hosting a virtual AFP webinar on Achieving Career Success Through Effective Networking and a Strong Personal Brand’ with Lee-Ann Perkins & Joel Campbell’Mike speaking at Windy City Summit in Chicago on the first morning in May, about ‘The Importance of Branding and Networking to Achieve Success in Your Treasury Career’Mike and Katie will be attending Euro Finance in Barcelona to meet candidates from different marketsMike will also be speaking at TMANY, New York and AFP, San Diego – more details to followMike also discusses the current state of the USA, European and USA market and the top UK questions he gets asked. Other areas discussed in the show included;The treasury recruitment market in the US is busy with jobs spread across the marketThe operational level has more job openings, but some senior roles are harder to come bySalaries in the US are rising but keeping pace with inflation BUT they are not overtaking itKatie Hardie said the European market had a slow start in Q1 but is now picking up, with plenty of opportunities in the Nordics, Belgium, Luxembourg, and GermanyCraig Perkins from Treasury Recruitment shares some of the top questions he's being asked by candidates, including how soon is too soon to be looking for the next career move. It depends on whether candidates have achieved their goals and conquered the challenges in their current roles. Some candidates are frustrated and motivated to make a change, while others are staying in their roles longer due to internal promotions during COVID. Some candidates are looking externally due to a lack of internal progression in their current rolesYou can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedInWhether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to every week’s episode as soon as it’s published via click here!

Have you found purpose and passion in your career? We all have that dream, but how can we make it a reality?  Tanya Kuznetsova, Director of Treasury and Cash Cycle Transformation at Baptist Healthcare, joins us for the second time on The Treasury Career Corner to talk about finding passion, purpose and enjoyment at work, the importance of being a part of associations and communities and lots more. Tanya is a Corporate Finance Practitioner with almost 20 years of treasury management experience in a variety of industries around the globe: transportation, retail & wholesale, healthcare.  She has integrated technological advancements and improved processes into organizations of varying sizes, including non-profits under $1 billion and a $22 billion retail company with 13,000 stores. Tanya has also led the Blockchain in digital trade working group across multiple countries in Europe under the World Trade Board to research digital transformation and blockchain experiences. On the podcast we discussed… What Tanya’s done since her last appearance Why she’s travelled the world for her career The benefits of joining associations Why it’s important to hear other perspectives What treasury professionals need to understand Details on Tanya’s book The future of treasury Finding your purpose and passion You can connect with Tanya Kuznetsova on LinkedIn. To listen to Tanya's previous appearance on the show, find episode 75 here.Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

The growth of a treasury career takes determination, and a supportive boss or mentor can help propel your career to new heights. On this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, we are joined by Francisco De Barros, Assistant Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand. Francisco explains how mentors and managers helped propel his career to new heights and why it’s important to push yourself and find growth opportunities in treasury. Plus, he explores the differences between each of his roles, moving abroad and his views on technology in treasury. Francisco is a seasoned treasury and finance professional with experience in trade finance, FX management, cash management and capital markets. After interning at GE Money, Francisco began his career at Tyco International, starting as a Corporate Auditor before progressing to Treasury Manager of Global Liquidity. He later switched to an FP&A Management role before returning to treasury. He joined AbbVie, working in multiple treasury roles until March 2021 when he moved to Assistant Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand. On the podcast we discussed… Francisco’s first moves into finance Switching from treasury to FP&A and back How mentors helped push his career forward How treasury teams should use technology The differences between his treasury roles The importance of pushing yourself Looking for opportunities to grow Why mentorship is key to success You can connect with Francisco De Barros on LinkedIn. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

With many treasury professionals going global, is it time to consider Dubai and the Middle East as a true finance hotspot? On this episode, we are joined by Marc Verkuil, Founder of Amstel Treasury Management. Marc shares details of his treasury background, how the industry has changed over the years, and what the future has in store. Plus, he shares his experiences of working in Dubai, explains why companies could look to industry-specific professionals when hiring, and tells us why treasurers should be open to change. Marc Verkuil began his career is Cash and Treasury Management before becoming Director of Treasury for Europe for Campbell Soup Company in the late 1990s. He then spent ten years as Senior Director of International Treasury at Life Technologies Corporation, then three years in a similar role at AB Sciex. He previously worked in Rotterdam and New York in Assistant Treasury roles for Bunge Ltd before a three-year spell as Director of Fortive’s Dubai Treasury Centre. He founded Amstel Treasury Management in December 2022.  Marc has a BA in International Marketing from HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht. On the podcast we discussed… Marc’s first foray into treasury How treasury has changed since his early days Making the decision to work abroad How Dubai is developing as a finance hotspot Marc’s time in interim management Why companies should hire industry-specific professionals The importance of being open to change What the future holds for treasury You can connect with Marc Verkuil on LinkedIn. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

In this bumper episode of The Treasury Career Corner, we speak to Jean Furter, Treasurer at Poly. He takes us through his fascinating career, makes predictions on the future of the industry, discusses diversity, working abroad, three key qualities treasurers need to succeed, and lots more.  Jean worked in a number of treasury management roles at Silicon Graphics International in Geneva, Switzerland in the late 1990s. He then became Vice President of Treasury with the company before moving to Brocade Communication Systems in 2007. Jean moved to Croatia, in 2018, spending a year as Executive Director of Treasury at Agrokor & Fortenova. Since 2019, he has been back on the U.S. West Coast, managing the treasury function at Poly. Jean has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.  On the podcast we discussed… Jean’s treasury journey Making the decision to work abroad Predicting the future of treasury Whether technology will replace people Diversity and inclusion Being open to new ideas Why passion is the root of success in treasury The importance of challenging yourself You can connect with Jean Furter on LinkedIn. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

Technology is an important part of everyday life. But few guests on this podcast embrace it more than Royston Da Costa. Royston, Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson Group, makes his second appearance on The Treasury Career Corner. He explains his roots in merchant banking, gives advice on using technology in treasury and explains how his work has changed since COVID. For a link to his 2019 appearance, click here. Royston joined Wolseley, now Ferguson Group, in April 2002, and managed the group’s daily debt and cash requirements.  In 2010, Royston drove the automation of treasury processes at Ferguson, leading to the implementation of their current treasury management system, a cloud-based solution by Coupa.  He was promoted to Assistant Group Treasurer in 2016, and made responsible for the middle office, and in November 2019 assumed responsibility for the Front Office. He continues to drive forward the group’s strategy on treasury technology.  Royston previously worked at Sky, Gillette, PolyGram, Seagram, and Vivendi Universal. On the podcast we discussed… Royston’s career updates Tech advancements since his last appearance What technology treasurers should look out for Adapting post-pandemic Why ESG is an important focus Making time for innovation Why young treasurers should stay open-minded You can connect with Royston on LinkedIn.Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

In this monthly feature episode, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards and Katie Hardie, head of our European division desk reflect on the month just gone and what’s to come.   On the podcast they discuss…Recap of the podcast episodes in March:Ep. 257 – Interview with Roger Aguilar, Treasurer at EZCORP, about treasury roles across different industriesEp. 258 – Mike Richards in conversation with Richard Bostock, Head of Partnerships & Business Development at C-Innovation. about the evolution of treasury recruitment Ep. 259 – Interview with Dennis Baljeu, Executive Director, Treasury at Vanderlande about Finding New Roles at the Right TimesEp. 260 – Interview with Kai Bremer, Director of Treasury at AUTODOC about talking different treasury languages Upcoming podcast episodes this April:Interview with Royston Da Costa, Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson plc      Interview with Jean Furter, Treasurer at PolyUpcoming events:Treasury Career Corner Live in London on Thursday 13th April with Tanya Holden from Ocado and Matt Norris from Trillium Flow Technologies https://treasuryrecruitment.com/treasury-career-corner-live-london-2023/Virtual webinar on hybrid working with Mike, Katie, and Craig - https://treasuryrecruitment.com/hybrid-working-webinar/Mike attending the TEXPO Conference in Texas and Windy City Summit in Chicago https://treasuryrecruitment.com/windy-city/Mike hosting a virtual AFP webinar on Achieving Career Success Through Effective Networking and a Strong Personal Brand’ with Lee-Ann Perkins & Joel Campbell’ https://treasuryrecruitment.com/afp-virtual/Future Plans: Mike will also be speaking at TMANY, New York and AFP, San Diego – more details here https://treasuryrecruitment.com/treasury-roadshow/Mike and Katie will be attending Euro Finance in Barcelona to meet candidates from different markets Mike and Katie also discuss….The importance of tailoring cover letters and resumes to the specific needs of potential employers to help stand out and increase your chances of getting hired.Why rather than applying for a large number of jobs, it's better to focus on the top opportunities and put effort into customizing application materials for each one.Why successful treasury professionals prioritize learning, curiosity, and relationship-building.Why treasury professionals should be prepared for crises and disruptions, as this is where they can demonstrate their value to the businessThe importance of companies being open to hybrid working and flexible schedules to attract top talent.How European companies have traditionally embraced hybrid and flexible working more than UK companies.The importance of maintaining company culture while allowing for flexible working arrangements.You can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn.You can connect with Katie Hardie on LinkedIn.Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to every week’s episode as soon as it’s published via click here!If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!