The Treasury Career Corner

How can you move up in Treasury?In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast, I talk to Forrest Cebold, the Treasurer at Freeport LNG, about his top tips for anyone who is serious about building a successful Treasury Career. We also discuss his diversified financial experience, his current role at Freeport LNG, and so much more.Freeport LNG was founded in 2002 with the objective to design, build and operate an LNG import and regasification terminal. The shale gas revolution in the late 2000s marked a turning point in the U.S. oil and gas industry. For Freeport LNG, it meant taking their business in a new direction: transforming an import terminal into a natural gas liquefaction and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility. Now, they are on their way to becoming one of the first and largest U.S. exporters of LNG.Forrest has diversified financial experience with large global companies in the energy and holding company industries. His experience includes global liquidity management, financial modelling/analysis, bank relationship management, debt management, capital markets, credit analysis, investment management, hedge management, foreign exchange, Sarbanes Oxley implementation, and rating agency management.On the podcast we discussed…How Forrest discovered finance and TreasuryWhy more Treasurers should consider branching into international TreasuryWhat to do if you’re in an organisation that is being acquired by another companyWhat it’s like moving from a private group to a public group, and moving from retail to the oil and gas industryWhy Treasurers have to adapt to the culture of the company they work forThe importance of building relationships in TreasuryWhy you have to be prepared to move up an organisationForrest talks about Freeport LNG and his role at the companyHow to manage relationships and problems, etc. on a global Treasury scaleTips for embracing new job opportunities within TreasuryThe benefits of networking, learning from others and being a good communicatorKey tips to succeed in TreasuryYou can connect with Forrest 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!

Nicolas Carrera joins me in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner to talk about his fascinating career and his current role as Group Treasurer at Metalor.Metalor is a Swiss-based global independent company (part of the Tanaka Group) working in the precious metal fields created in 1852 with subsidiaries in 17 countries (in Europe, Americas, and Asia) and more than 1500 employees. The company has three business groups, each corresponding to a group of specific markets: Refining, Advanced Coatings & Electrotechnics.Their mission is to provide high-quality products and services that exceed their customers' expectations while applying irreproachable ethic principles and promoting sustainable practices. As the Group Treasurer, Nicolas reports directly to the Group CEO and is responsible for managing the four areas of Treasury, including Hong Kong, China, USA, and Switzerland. He is also a member of the company's Management Committee with the CEO and five other VPS.On the podcast we discussed…How Nicolas got started in TreasuryWhat it was like working as a Treasurer and Accountant for Skyguide (Air Traffic control Switzerland)How to position yourself for a promotionWhy the Treasury system should be at the core of a businessHow Nicolas and his team developed an effective Treasury management systemWhy a blockchain solution became so valuable to the companyThe importance of being open to adopting new solutionsHow candidates for treasury jobs can stand out from othersNicolas shares what he predicts for the future of TreasuryTips for building a successful career in TreasuryConnect with Nicolas 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! 

Treasury must be seen as an effective partner to a business if it is to succeed. This is what we discuss in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast with Tamara Saront-Eisner, the VP Treasurer US and Americas Hub at Air Liquide.Tamara is a Treasury Subject Matter Expert who tries to achieve a balance by being an effective partner to the business. Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies, and services for Industry and Health, with approximately 67,000 employees in 80 counties. The company serves more than 3.7 million customers and patients, and amounted a revenue of €22 billion in 2019. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance, and contribute to sustainability. Tamara is the leading expert on treasury matters for the Americas Hub at Air Liquide, the world leader in industrial gasses. She joined Air Liquide in 2015 as VP and Treasurer with a responsibility to lead the treasury functions in all the Americas, with a special focus on cash management, trade finance, risk management, regulation, pensions, intercompany lending, and project review support. Tamara coordinates countries across the continent to optimise efficiencies of the treasury and finance functions. Her responsibilities also include domestic, international cash pooling, forecasting, banking, and foreign exchange, and commodity price risk management.She has recently been recognised as one of “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women” of 2016 by Houston Women Magazine. She is the current Past President of the Houston chapter of Women’s Energy Network, a 22-year-old non-profit organisation focused in promoting and fostering professional women in the energy industry. She has also been involved in the Association of Financial Professional (AFP) and was a member of the task forces for its 2011 and 2012 Annual Conferences.On the podcast we discussed…How Tamara discovered finance and TreasuryHow the oil and energy industry has evolvedWhy Treasurers have to be willing to get out of their comfort zoneTamara talks about her previous roles in HoustonHow to become a manager and get better at managing peopleTamara discusses her current role as the VP and Treasurer US and Americas Hub at Air LiquideHow to partner a Treasury team with the businessWhy Treasury must become an effective partner to the businessWhat key traits and characteristics make someone an asset to a Treasury teamWhy Treasurers should be proud of their achievementsWhy mentoring others is so important to TamaraThe key to enjoying a successful Treasury careerIf you’d like to get in touch with Tamara, you can connect with her 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! 

It’s not often you meet a Treasury expert with experience in both the corporate and the banking world with in-depth knowledge of Treasury data security. I am fortunate to have had the chance to interview such a person in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast. Eva Åkesson is the Former Group Treasurer at Transcom Worldwide AB, a global customer experience specialist providing customer care, sales, technical support, and collections services through their extensive network of contact centres and work-at-home agents. They have 26,000 customer experience specialists at 50 contact centres and an extensive network of home agents across 22 countries. They deliver services in 33 languages to international brands in various industries.Eva has a unique background with over 20 years of relevant, valuable Treasury experience from both the corporate and the banking perspective. She also has a strong IT-focussed skill set in evaluating and establishing data security protocols within the Treasury department.On the podcast we discussed…What it's like to be the sole person in a Treasury departmentHelpful ways to strengthen data security processes in TreasuryEva’s unique perspective on Treasury from both the bank and corporate sideThe benefits of finding the right IT systemThe data-related risks to consider when implementing a new systemEva explains the term "presidential fraud" and how to mitigate itIf you would like to connect with Eva, you can find her 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! 

With an extensive career in the energy sector, my latest guest has a wealth of experience building, leading, and advising private and public companies on key Treasury responsibilities.Steve Beckley, Former Assistant Treasurer at Strike LLC., has many insights into the Treasury related challenges he faced in his roles as he progressed in his Treasury career. We discuss the oil and gas industry in particular and evaluate whether or not industry experience is a relevant prerequisite to being hired in a Treasury role.Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Strike is one of the fastest-growing privately-held pipeline, facilities, and energy infrastructure solutions providers in the country. Partnering closely with clients across North America, they deliver a full range of integrated engineering, construction, maintenance, integrity, and specialty services that span the entire oil and gas lifecycle.Today, Strike employs over 4,000 experienced employees nationwide, operates 24 service locations across the country, and leverages more than 5,600 pieces of equipment company-wide.On the podcast we discussed…How the energy sector shaped Steve’s careerHow challenging roles help you grow personally and professionallyHow Steve handled the job of starting a Treasury department from scratchSteve’s advice on the things you need to get right in TreasuryWhy industry experience does not determine success in a Treasury roleSteve’s top three tips for a successful career in TreasuryIf you would like to connect with Steve, you can find him 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! 

In this week’s episode of the Treasury Career Corner, I had the opportunity to chat with Christian Schmahl, Director of Treasury at Delivery Hero SE.He began his career as a Treasury Analyst at Groupon in Berlin. Groupon gave him the opportunity to move to Switzerland, where he gained more experience and exposure to the Treasury department.After seven years at Groupon, he felt it was time to make a change and joined Delivery Hero SE and moved back to his hometown, Berlin.Ever since Delivery Hero SE started in 2011, they have transformed the way people order food.With over 600,000 restaurant partners, Delivery Hero is one of the world’s leading online food ordering and delivery service providers. Their 25,000+ employees all share one common goal: to always deliver an amazing experience. To achieve this goal, they work as one team across almost 30 brands in 40+ countries and are always striving to create, innovate, and grow.On the podcast we discussed…How Christian’s career path grew organicallyThe benefits of working abroad as a young personHow treasury is structured at Delivery Hero SEWays to work with distributed teams in an organizationWhat Christian would look for when hiring for a manager positionWhy being flexible is key to fast-paced, dynamic work environmentsAutomation, and what Christian’s dream Treasury app would look likeIf you would like to connect with Christian, you can find him 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! 

It’s not often you find someone in Treasury with a passion for systems and a talent for people management.But this is exactly the breadth of experience my latest guest has acquired during his career in Treasury.Janko Hahn, Head of Treasury Operations at Autoneum Management AG, joins me on this week’s episode of the Treasury Career Corner.After completing his studies of Economics at the University of Augsburg, Germany in 2005, Janko held a variety of Treasury roles. In 2010, he was hired as Treasury Manager for Rieter Management AG. He then transitioned to the newly founded Autoneum Group Treasury Department when the Reiter Automotive Division separated and was listed independently on the Swiss Stock Exchange in May 2011. Today, Janko is the Head of Treasury Operations at Autoneum Management AG in Winterthur, Switzerland.Autoneum Management is a global leader in acoustic and thermal insulation products for the automotive industry. It develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight components and systems for interior floor and engine bay as well as the underbody of cars.Customers include almost all automobile manufacturers in Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.It’s a large multi-national organization that operates 55 production facilities and employs almost 13,000 people worldwide.On the podcast we discussed…What some limitations and benefits are of working for a US-based satellite officeHow Janko’s experience during a company split taught him the importance of the Treasury Management System (TMS)Tips on how to select a new TMS systemWhy team dynamics and continuing education are invaluable to a Treasury departmentWhy seeking process improvements benefits the team and the businessJanko’s vision for the future of Treasury and leveraging technology to automate processesIf you would like to connect with Janko, you can find him 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!

In this week’s show, I am joined by Shawn McCarthy, the former Head of Treasury at Deliveroo, to talk about her career as a Treasury Consultant. We discuss her approach to solving treasury problems for a variety of companies in the UK and US and discussed why she prefers interim over permanent appointments. We also touched upon what qualities she believes makes a treasury superstar. Shawn McCarthy has been a corporate treasurer and treasury consultant for 25+ years and has operated Treasury Consulting Intl. Ltd since 2016. Her previous role was working for Deliveroo, a fast-food restaurant delivery service that saw revenue growth of over 650% year on year.During her career, Shawn has held various senior treasury management roles in the UK and overseas. She has worked with a variety of large and international businesses from plc’s, to law firms to private equity spin-offs. Some of her clients have included the Compass Group, Willis Group, The Carlyle Group plc, and KPMG Treasury Consulting. As a consultant, Shawn has been instrumental in establishing new treasury functions at six companies, including two international law firms.On the podcast we discussed…How Shawn discovered the world of treasuryWhy Shawn is drawn to more interim projectsShawn’s checklist for starting up a treasury system from scratchWhat themes Shawn sees when she goes in to consultShawn’s opinions on current TMS (treasury management system) providersHow Shawn works with struggling treasurers and the superstarsWhat top things Shawn looks for when reviewing a CV to find replacements for her interim roles or treasury juniorsYou can get in touch with Shawn by connecting with her 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! 

Treasury is often the first to fall in an acquisition. It’s been a theme in the career of this week’s guest, but not one he’s bitter about. In fact, it has allowed him to experience a variety of treasury roles across a range of industries.In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I am joined by Richard Luke, the Treasurer at Spirit Energy.Spirit Energy is one of Europe’s top independent exploration and production companies. They have operated and non-operated interests across the UK, Norway, the Netherlands, and Denmark, with 33 producing fields and 146 exploration licences.Spirit Energy was formed in 2017 by combining Centrica E&P business with Bayerngas Norge AS. Today they are focused on growth in North-West Europe by being lean, agile, and sustainable. Their vision is to become a leading full-cycle exploration and production player, running assets to their highest standard, and achieving great commercial deals. Richard is a senior corporate treasury professional with over 20 years’ experience working in capital markets and bank financing, cash management, and financial risk management gained within large international organisations. Before Spirit Energy, he held a variety of treasury roles at Shire, BG Group, BPB, Vodafone, and Tarmac. He has extensive experience in planning, driving, leading, and executing risk management strategies, as well as in-depth knowledge of global debt and derivative markets. If you want to find out how varied a role in treasury can be, don’t miss this episode.On the podcast we discussed…How Richard’s year out at Tarmac got him started on his treasury careerThe downside of Treasury being first to fall during an acquisition and how his career and been heavily shaped by mergers and demergersHow being pragmatic and adapting has served him well in all his positions Why Richard recommends the Association of Corporate Treasurer (ACT) exams Richard’s view on the evolution of Treasury and anticipating future risks Richard’s lockdown TMS implementation and why he believes its better to have treasury teams out of LondonRichards tips for advancing your career and why it's important to hire people on your wavelengthIf you would like to connect with Richard, you can find him here 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! 

Martijn van Steenpaal, the Vice President - Treasurer at Darling Ingredients Inc., joins the Treasury Career Corner podcast to talk about his journey from European college student to Vice President of a United States-based company.Martijn shares the most significant transitions he’s made in his career so far and how each step has taken him further up the treasury ladder – and across the pond. We touched on the different treasury approaches across the two continents and how historical events have shaped the financial regulations in place in the United States today. Darling Ingredients is a world leader in converting edible and inedible fats and proteins into a wide range of organic ingredients and specialty products for customers in the pharmaceutical, food, pet food, feed, technical, fuel, bioenergy, and fertilizer industries. As a global sustainable practice model for over 135 years, their international network of over 200 locations spans five continents, offering a diverse portfolio of products and services. Their approximately 10,000 employees are dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for a growing global population. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, and with an international head office in Son, The Netherlands, they are the only publicly-traded company in their industry (NYSE/DAR).On the podcast, we discussed…How Martijn’s treasury career started by coincidenceMartijn’s “sweet” start in corporate treasuryThe drive for professional development that furthered Martijn’s careerHow fraudulent historical activities shaped corporate regulations in the United StatesThe treasurer whose influence was instrumental to Martijn’s careerHow a tough acquisition opened up opportunities for Martijn’s treasury departmentThe differences between the United States and a European approach to treasuryMartijn’s advice and recommendations for aspiring treasurersYou can get in touch with Martijn by connecting with him 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!