The Treasury Career Corner

In this NEW monthly special episode, 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 to reflect back on the month just gone and what’s to come.  We would like to take this opportunity to give a big shout out to one of our great listeners of the show, Tom Balish who suggested doing more episodes on market updates and podcast news.So here we are! On the podcast we discuss…Recap of last month's podcast episodes: Episode 246: Interview with Lee-Ann Perkins and Joel Campbell at the AFP Conference in Philadelphia, discussing personal brandingEpisode 247: Interview with Patrick McCartan, Corporate Treasurer at Caterpillar Inc., discussing career development within a single companyEpisode 248: Revisited episode with Eddie Trahearn, discussing his career move from one role and company to anotherEpisode 249: Interview with Topi Jokiranta, CFO at Rettig Group, discussing the transition from Treasurer to CFOUpcoming podcast episodes in February:Interview with Anshul Patni, Treasurer of Instacart in the USInterview with Baris Gokalp, Treasury Director at Sisecam in TurkeyRevisited episode with Chris Corner, Interim Head of Treasurer at Kingfisher plc, discussing his career journeyInterview with Adam Richford, discussing his role evolution at Renewi     Segment on market updates featuring Craig discussing the state of the UK market, Katie discussing the European market, and the host Mike discussing the US market.Segment on conferences and webinars     Special focus on the salary survey in the treasury and finance industry.You can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn.You can connect with Katie Hardie on LinkedIn.You can connect with Craig Perkins on LinkedInAre 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!

For some, treasury isn’t a lifelong career. It can be a springboard to a variety of different positions. And, on this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, a previous guest tells us the story of how treasury set him up for his new role.We are joined by Topi Jokiranta, CFO of Rettig Group. He first featured on the show in 2019 and re-joins this update episode to tell us what he’s up to now.Topi shares some excellent tips, highlighting the emphasis on ownership in small treasury teams, the differences between working for public and private companies, and how he transitioned from Head of Group Treasury to CFO in 2021. Plus, he provides some superb advice on why treasurers should try new things.Topi Jokiranta, joined the firm in 2013. His previous roles at Rettig Group included Treasury Manager and Head of Group Treasury. Before Rettig Group, Topi worked internationally in various Treasury roles at Cadbury Plc, Diageo Plc, Tesco Plc and Carestream Health Inc.Topi holds an MBA from Aalto University Executive Education (Helsinki, Finland) and AMCT certificate from The Association of Corporate Treasurers (UK).On the podcast we discuss…Topi’s career to dateHow technology can support the future of treasuryPros and cons of working for a public and private companyWhy you should try new things in treasuryUpdates on his careerTopi’s transition from treasury to CFOYou can connect with Topi Jokiranta 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!

Building a strong, lasting treasury team can be challenging. But one man who has a lot of experience finding the right people is Eddie Trahearn, Head of Treasury at GB Bank.Eddie first came on The Treasury Career Corner in 2018 during his time with Belmont Green Finance and he joins the show again in this episode to discuss his career since.Eddie has a lot of expert advice for treasury professionals at all levels. He provides top tips on interview techniques, what he looks for in team members, how to hire a trustworthy team and much more.Eddie has over 13 years of treasury experience, from trading to the implementation of Bank standard processes and controls. Initially at Alliance & Leicester – for a short period of good times but then through the financial crisis – he formed an appetite for rapid change processes and implementation of process efficiencies. Eddie’s experience now covers bank and non-bank lenders, balance sheet management, structured funding, deposit funding, and liquidity and market risk management. Eddie has implemented a full treasury of the UK’s newest Bank, GB Bank, which specialises in supporting the SME property development sector through a range of products. On the podcast we discuss…Eddie’s first steps into treasuryHis switch to GB BankHiring a team you can really trustKeeping your eye out for new opportunitiesMaking good risk management decisionsTop tips for young treasurersYou can connect with Eddie Trahearn on LinkedIn.Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for newjob opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search forthe 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 norm within many careers is to move around and switch jobs every few years, building your career as you go. But in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner, we hear about a different career approach. Joining this episode is Patrick McCartan, the Vice President and Corporate Treasurer at Caterpillar Inc. Patrick has moved around a lot in his career, having held roles in corporate treasury and dealer finance in the U.S., Mexico, and Luxembourg – but unlike most, this was all within the same company.  Patrick originally joined Caterpillar Inc. as a Treasury Manager and worked in several different roles over a seven-year period. He then switched over to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, working up to become the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer before making his move back to Caterpillar Inc to his role today.  Patrick shares his unique perspective of building a rewarding career and networking within what sounds like a fantastic company to work for. Since 1925, Caterpillar Inc. has been helping customers build a better world – making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. It’s the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. They do business on every continent, operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation. On the podcast we discussed… How Patrick first began his treasury career How technology has made treasury roles evolve over the years  What Patrick learned moving between the U.S., Mexico, and Luxembourg Why everything is a team effort in treasury The importance of learning skills on the job  Patrick’s advice for those wanting to follow a similar career path You can connect with Patrick 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 extra special episode, I am joined by not one but TWO amazing previous podcast guests, Lee-Ann Perkins, the Assistant Treasurer at Specialized Bicycle Components, a global leader in the high-end bicycle and bicycle components business and Joel Campbell, the Chief Financial Officer of TreviPay, the global B2B payments and invoicing network, based in Overland Park, Kansas.   In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a strong personal brand and how to network effectively to ensure that you are successful in your career.  Whether you have just started working in your chosen career path, you’re climbing the ladder, or even changing fields, do you ever feel that you need or can offer others a little professional help?  This podcast is the perfect opportunity to hear from two industry experts on how networking and developing their personal brand has been a vital cog in their success journey. Achieving career success is about what you have done well, but also just as much about those who have partnered with you, helped you, guided you, and lifted you up along the way.  Hear how our guests have benefited from being mentored and becoming mentors and how networking and personal branding have helped them land these mutually beneficial opportunities. Your network is your NETWORTH. The conversation is focused on the importance of building your network and the steps and habits that help you move outside of your comfort zone to build and strengthen your network.  You can create a BRAND in minutes and destroy it in seconds. Learn from our guests as we discuss the importance of carving your path and developing your own personal brand. Know your assets, develop them, put them into practice and become known for your strengths. Lee-Ann Perkins Lee-Ann Perkins, CTP(CD), FCT is the Assistant Treasurer at Specialized Bicycle Components, a global leader in the high-end bicycle and bicycle components business.  Originally from South Africa, she received her bachelor’s in Management Accounting before moving to the USA on expat assignment with her husband.  She obtained an MBA with honours and, due to a continued interest in compliance and governance, Lee-Ann completed the inaugural Financial Compliance Certificate through Chicago-Kent Law School in 2016.  In 2021 she was awarded the FCT fellow designation with merit from the Association of Corporate Treasurers in the U.K. Lee-Ann holds the Association of Finance Professionals (AFP) CTP and CTP (CD) Canadian certifications and is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert by the AFP serving on the CTP exam formulation committee since 2008.  Lee-Ann has been a member of the AFP Treasury Advisory Group since 2017 and is a current Advisory Board member for NACHA.  She has served on the Houston Treasury Management Association Board as President & Chairman and held various other committee roles over the years. Lee-Ann has been a Treasury practitioner for 18 years and held roles in increasing authority in Publicly traded Oil and Gas and construction industries. Joel Campbell Joel Campbell is Chief Financial Officer of TreviPay, the global B2B payments and invoicing network, based in Overland Park, Kansas.   He leads the company’s Finance, FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, and Facilities & Procurement functions, with primary focus on managing all financial aspects of the business and the relationship with its private equity ownership team at Corsair Capital.  Joel joined TreviPay from H&R Block in Kansas City, Missouri where he served as Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Risk Officer and led Block’s global Treasury and Risk Management functions, focusing on capital structure strategy, treasury operations, banking, rating agency, and debt investor relations, and the company’s insurance & risk management and ERM programs.  Prior to H&R Block, Joel was Vice President & Assistant Treasurer at Western Union and held increasingly responsible positions in corporate Treasury at both Ameriprise Financial and Travelers. Since 2018, he has served on the School of Business Administration Advisory Council at Cedarville University and is Chairman of the Board for the Beyond Angel Network where he is a Founding Angel investor and Board Member.  Joel also holds an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, a B.A. in Accounting from Cedarville University, and is a Certified Public Accountant. On the podcast we discussed… The careers of two industry experts and how networking and developing their personal branding has been an important part in their success journey The benefits of being mentored and becoming mentors  Key tips and strategies for building and maintaining an effective network How to build a strong personal brand and perfect your elevator pitch How networking can help you out when you least expect it Whether you need a personal brand if you’re not looking to change jobs or career paths  You can connect with Lee-Ann Perkins and Joel Campbell 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! 

2022 has been a challenging yet successful year. As it began, things looked like they were starting to get back to normal.  Then came the war in Ukraine and, more recently, an impending economic recession. But throughout, treasurers have remained strong. Treasury, by its very nature, can weather the storm because you are at the heart of it. In this special episode, host Mike Richards, Chief Executive of The Treasury Recruitment Company, takes a look back at 2022. Mike shares his thoughts on podcast milestones, The Treasury Career Corner Live, the treasury recruitment market, conferences and more memorable moments from the year. Plus, he looks forward to 2023 and discusses what’s in store for him and the company. On the podcast we discussed… What 2022 brought The Treasury Career Corner How the world looks for treasurers right now Goals and plans for 2023 Follow these links: Treasurysalary.com  Treasury Today articleAre 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 extra special episode recorded LIVE in London at our November event, I interviewed not one, not two but THREE treasury professionals!For more information on the Treasury Career Corner LIVE event please visit this link.Seeing three highly talented and leading Treasury professionals at the peak of their careers talk about how they achieved success is important to treasury professionals at whatever stage they are in their treasury careers.On this podcast Mike Richards hosts a fireside relaxed chat style session where he interviews the three Treasury leaders about how they achieved their career success, the mistakes they made along the way, what you can do to avoid them, and where they see the treasury profession going to next.In this week’s show I interview:Kemi Bolarin – Head of Treasury, Europe at GXOAnthony Buchanan – Treasurer at Asahi Europe & InternationalEmilie Helps – Head of Treasury at AMSOn the episode we discussed…- How they each got started in treasury- How their treasury careers have progressed over time- Where do they see the world of corporate treasury developing in the future- The power that education and qualifications has played in their careers. What they recommend and any advice they would give a young graduate wishing to enter the world of treasury- The impact of remote/hybrid working - What has been key to their success? Any lessons learnt or mistakes or challenges they have faced along the way and how they overcame them?- What their recruitment ethos is and what they look for in potential candidates- Is it worth investing in a Mentor or professional career coach- Top tips from each of our guests to be successful in their careersIf you’d like to get in touch with Kemi, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile If you’d like to get in touch with Anthony, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn ProfileIf you’d like to get in touch with Emilie, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn ProfileAre you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to helpdevelop 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, downloadmy free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!

I’m excited to announce the release of the first episode of our three-part feature series exploring the latest updates in the treasury market! To kick things off, Mike sits down with the amazing Craig Perkins, Head of the UK Practice to discuss the current state of the UK market.In the episode we discuss:- The current state of the market-  How there are lots of opportunities out there but rising competition especially for Front Office roles -  What's happening with remote/hybrid working post pandemic and whether companies on the whole have embraced it or not- Where are salary's going. How have the different job levels and UK regions been impacted.- The Global Treasury Salary Survey- Where do we see the treasury job market heading in 2023 -  How Treasury is recession resistant and how it differs to Finance-  What do people need to do if next year is the time for a move  -  Treasury Career Corner Live in LondonYou can connect with Craig Perkins on LinkedInAre you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to helpdevelop 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, downloadmy free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!

On this special episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast we’re bringing you something a little bit different. In this episode I interview our very own Katie Hardie about the current state of the European Treasury recruitment market.Katie runs the European practice here at The Treasury Recruitment Company and has over 19 years’ experience both in specialist agency recruitment and heading up in house recruitment teams, so she is definitely your go-to person for corporate treasury recruitment in Europe. Whether you want to hire a treasury professional or you’re seeking advice about your next treasury career move, Katie is the one to speak to!On the podcast we discussed…- The current state of the European Treasury Recruitment Market post pandemic- How the rise in the cost of living has impacted candidates’ openness to new opportunities- The rise in competition for junior level roles in particular and the impact on experience v’s salary in today’s market-  What's happening with remote/hybrid working across the European markets and impact of this on salary levels. - Where do we see the treasury job market heading in 2023 and any advice we would give to people who are thinking about making a treasury career move- The impact of the rise in salary and effect of this on other benefits that companies are now offering to stay ahead of the curve and attract people in- What candidates need to do now to plan ahead for 2023 and set them apart from their competition - The Global Treasury Salary SurveyYou can connect with Katie Hardie 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 helpdevelop 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, downloadmy free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!

What’s the current state of the USA treasury recruitment market?In this special episode of the podcast, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards takes the hot seat and is interviewed by the lovely Katie Hardie where they explore the current state of the Treasury Recruitment Market across the US, some of the key challenges of late and what we can hope to expect going forward.On the podcast we discussed…- The current state of the USA market and Mikes key takeaways from attending the AFP conference in Philadelphia earlier in the year.- The rise in opportunities across the US but also some of the key challenges we have faced post covid concerning remote working/hybrid working etc- Salaries in the US and the hyper inflation across all levels. East Coast v’s West Coast v’s having a remote worker - The Global Treasury Salary Survey- Whether clients now seeking more of a consultative approach to recruitment- What candidates who are looking for a move need to do now to plan ahead for 2023 and set them apart from their competitors- Looking ahead to conferences for 2023 and upcoming podcasts to look out forYou can connect with Mike Richards 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 helpdevelop 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, downloadmy free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!