The Treasury Career Corner

We’re bringing you another episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast, where I interview treasury professionals about their careers. I’m having a great time broadening my horizons and getting to know so many wonderful people from all walks of life that share the same passion and enthusiasm for the treasury industry.My special guest on this particular episode is Oliver Eiss, the Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey. Oliver has over 20 years of experience in various global and complex blue-chip organisations in consumer goods, life sciences/pharma and chemicals industries. During his career, he has managed and led both large and small treasury teams. He’s known to be an effective relationship builder, communicator and negotiator with banks, credit rating agencies and equity or debt investors.Oliver has a deep understanding of financial markets and proven financing and risk management experience, leading multiple bank refinancings and over £15bn of debt issuances in a number of currencies and markets. In his current leadership role as Group Treasurer of Johnson Matthey, a FTSE100 company, he manages the financial risks of the business. He also plays an integral part in the management of working capital, trade credit and has accountability for the group’s insurance programmes.He sits on the pension scheme investment committee and is a member of the Finance Leadership Team and works alongside his colleagues in addressing the challenges facing the group’s finance function. Outside his executive role at Johnson Matthey, he is a non-executive member of the Treasury Committee of Southern Housing Group (one of the largest housing associations in the UK) and a non-executive director of Spruce Homes Ltd. On the podcast we discussed… An overview of Oliver’s journey into treasury from graduation to working as the Assistant Treasurer at Nestlé UK right up to his current role as Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey Why treasury qualifications (such as AMCT and MCT) are necessary to develop a broader understanding and perspective of the industry Oliver’s experience with risk management and how it helped him in other roles throughout his career Balancing and adapting to cultural differences in treasury Developing regional treasury structures How to effectively manage a global team virtually The different ways Oliver’s role has helped him to make a real difference to Johnson Matthew including changing the way the company manages Working Capital Setting up global financial programs and designing new payment solutions Why people in the early stage of their career should try and move to new roles when possible and then find an area to specialise in The importance of attaining project management skills if you want to see success within your treasury career The main points of assessment when it comes to recruiting a new member to join the treasury team including professional qualifications and teamwork skills etc. How automated technology can impact the future of treasury  Interested in a career in treasury? Whether you dream of becoming a Treasury Analyst, Treasury Consultant or Group Treasurer, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you to find your perfect treasury job. If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE 

At this year’s Group Treasurers Exchange, I had the exciting opportunity to speak to eight treasury professionals about their treasury careers and the future of the industry. Their answers created a unique 5-part series where each episode explores their answers to a single question related to the treasury industry.This is the fourth episode of the series, where I asked my interviewees what they envision as the future of treasury…The treasury professionals I questioned were: Andreas Weindel – ex-Group Treasurer at Haribo Holdings Andrew Bishop – Head of Treasury Operations at Gazprom Marketing & Trading Annemarie Moore – Director of Treasury Services at Plan International Damian Glendinning – ex-Treasurer at Lenovo Marianna Polykrati – Group Treasurer at Chipita S.A Oliver Eiss – Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey plc Rasmus Camborda Meilvang – Treasury Manager at Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia AS Sam Pitt – ex-Group Treasurer at Network Rail  If you’d like to hear all each of my guests’ predictions for the future of treasury, you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out!Are you enjoying the new podcast? If so, please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to ensure you don’t miss out on any future episodes! (if you can’t find the podcast on your chosen app let me know and we’ll try to get onto it).Please also leave a review, we’d really appreciate it. As a brand new podcast, reviews can really help us get found by more people who are interested in treasury careers and the treasury industry.If you’re interested in a career in treasury, head over to the The Treasury Recruitment Company to search for your perfect treasury job!For more info and to explore previous episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com

We’re shaping the treasury space and pushing boundaries in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I interview a good friend of mine, Jan-Martin Nufer. Jan-Martin is the Director of Treasury & Funding at Borealis Group, a plastics, chemicals and fertilisers company based in Vienna.For nearly 25 years, Jan-Martin has been working in finance gaining international experience in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, USA, France, the Middle East and Africa. Jan-Martin’s experience ranges from start-ups to large multinational. He has worked in a range of industries including banking, financial advisory, health, telecommunications, airlines, large conglomerates and petrochemicals, as well as in most fields within finance.With all of his experience in treasury, I was keen to talk to Jan-Martin about his career and his advice for someone who wants to work in a similar role within treasury. It’s a fantastic discussion and one that I know you’re going to enjoy, so grab your headphones and have a listen! On the podcast we discussed… Jan-Martin’s experience as a trained banker and how he transitioned from banking to treasury Understanding that you can’t fully plan or prepare for a career in treasury because a large part of it is about seizing opportunities Jan-Martin’s various treasury roles and responsibilities throughout his career Why it’s so important to have a flexible work environment that allows you to put the hedges and risk mitigation in place that the company needs Jan-Martin’s move from Swiss International Airlines to Borealis The importance of being able to push the boundaries of your own remit in terms of what treasury constitutes How to manage a treasury department team How Jan-Martin has shaped the treasury space within Borealis The inner workings and responsibilities of a Group Financial Risk Department What Jan-Martin enjoys most about working in treasury Why treasury should be seen as the heart of a company and an insight into the “fun” side of treasury The unique possibility in treasury to combine finance roles with an external role such as negotiating financing contracts and roadshows etc. The role of technology within technology regarding digitalisation, robotics, platforms and systems What employers look for in CV’s they receive from recruitment companies What personality traits make a candidate stand out to a potential employer Understanding that the treasury culture is always changing and that no two companies are the same Preparing for the future of treasury Much more!  Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with new episodes of the Treasury Career Corner! If you’re interested in pursuing a career in treasury, check out the The Treasury Recruitment Company, where you can search and apply for your perfect treasury job! If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

We’re shaping the treasury space and pushing boundaries in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I interview a good friend of mine, Jan-Martin Nufer. Jan-Martin is the Director of Treasury & Funding at Borealis Group, a plastics, chemicals and fertilisers company based in Vienna. For nearly 25 years, Jan-Martin has been working in finance gaining international experience in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, USA, France, the Middle East and Africa. Jan-Martin’s experience ranges from start-ups to large multinational. He has worked in a range of industries including banking, financial advisory, health, telecommunications, airlines, large conglomerates and petrochemicals, as well as in most fields within finance. With all of his experience in treasury, I was keen to talk to Jan-Martin about his career and his advice for someone who wants to work in a similar role within treasury. It’s a fantastic discussion and one that I know you’re going to enjoy, so grab your headphones and have a listen! On the podcast we discussed… Jan-Martin’s experience as a trained banker and how he transitioned from banking to treasury Understanding that you can’t fully plan or prepare for a career in treasury because a large part of it is about seizing opportunities Jan-Martin’s various treasury roles and responsibilities throughout his career Why it’s so important to have a flexible work environment that allows you to put the hedges and risk mitigation in place that the company needs Jan-Martin’s move from Swiss International Airlines to Borealis The importance of being able to push the boundaries of your own remit in terms of what treasury constitutes How to manage a treasury department team How Jan-Martin has shaped the treasury space within Borealis The inner workings and responsibilities of a Group Financial Risk Department What Jan-Martin enjoys most about working in treasury Why treasury should be seen as the heart of a company and an insight into the “fun” side of treasury The unique possibility in treasury to combine finance roles with an external role such as negotiating financing contracts and roadshows etc. The role of technology within technology regarding digitalisation, robotics, platforms and systems What employers look for in CV’s they receive from recruitment companies What personality traits make a candidate stand out to a potential employer Understanding that the treasury culture is always changing and that no two companies are the same Preparing for the future of treasury Much more! Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with new episodes of the Treasury Career Corner! If you’re interested in pursuing a career in treasury, check out the The Treasury Recruitment Company, where you can search and apply for your perfect treasury job! For more information and to explore other episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com

We’re shaping the treasury space and pushing boundaries in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I interview a good friend of mine, Jan-Martin Nufer. Jan-Martin is the Director of Treasury & Funding at Borealis Group, a plastics, chemicals and fertilisers company based in Vienna.For nearly 25 years, Jan-Martin has been working in finance gaining international experience in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, USA, France, the Middle East and Africa. Jan-Martin’s experience ranges from start-ups to large multinational. He has worked in a range of industries including banking, financial advisory, health, telecommunications, airlines, large conglomerates and petrochemicals, as well as in most fields within finance.With all of his experience in treasury, I was keen to talk to Jan-Martin about his career and his advice for someone who wants to work in a similar role within treasury. It’s a fantastic discussion and one that I know you’re going to enjoy, so grab your headphones and have a listen!On the podcast we discussed… Jan-Martin’s experience as a trained banker and how he transitioned from banking to treasury Understanding that you can’t fully plan or prepare for a career in treasury because a large part of it is about seizing opportunities Jan-Martin’s various treasury roles and responsibilities throughout his career Why it’s so important to have a flexible work environment that allows you to put the hedges and risk mitigation in place that the company needs Jan-Martin’s move from Swiss International Airlines to Borealis The importance of being able to push the boundaries of your own remit in terms of what treasury constitutes How to manage a treasury department team How Jan-Martin has shaped the treasury space within Borealis The inner workings and responsibilities of a Group Financial Risk Department What Jan-Martin enjoys most about working in treasury Why treasury should be seen as the heart of a company and an insight into the “fun” side of treasury The unique possibility in treasury to combine finance roles with an external role such as negotiating financing contracts and roadshows etc. The role of technology within technology regarding digitalisation, robotics, platforms and systems What employers look for in CV’s they receive from recruitment companies What personality traits make a candidate stand out to a potential employer Understanding that the treasury culture is always changing and that no two companies are the same Preparing for the future of treasury Much more! Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with new episodes of the Treasury Career Corner!If you’re interested in pursuing a career in treasury, check out the The Treasury Recruitment Company, where you can search and apply for your perfect treasury job!For more information and to explore other episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com

We’re back with another exciting episode of our 5-part series that we recorded at this year’s Group Treasurers Exchange.This time, we ask treasury professionals the burning question - What Value Do You Place Upon Accounting and Treasury Qualifications?The treasury professionals I questioned were: Andreas Weindel – ex-Group Treasurer at Haribo Holdings Damian Glendinning – ex-Treasurer at Lenovo Marianna Polykrati – Group Treasurer at Chipita S.A Oliver Eiss – Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey plc Rasmus Camborda Meilvang – Treasury Manager at Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia AS Sam Pitt – ex-Group Treasurer at Network Rail Andrew Bishop – Head of Treasury Operations at Gazprom Marketing & Trading  If you want to hear all of their answers for yourself, make sure you tune into the podcast to find out!Enjoying the new podcast? Please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to ensure you don’t miss out on any future episodes! (if you can’t find the podcast on your chosen app let me know and we’ll try to get onto it).Please also leave a review, we’d really appreciate it. As a brand new podcast, reviews can really help us get found by more people who are interested in treasury careers and the treasury industry.Interested in a career in treasury? Whether you dream of becoming a Treasury Analyst, Treasury Consultant or Group Treasurer, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you to find your perfect treasury job!For more info and to explore other areas visit https://www.treasurycareercorner.com/

I’m delighted to be joined by François Masquelier, the VP and Head of Treasury, Corporate Finance and ERM with RTL Group, in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast.François Masquelier has been Head of Corporate Finance and Treasury with RTL Group since November 1997. He is a Doctor in Tax Law and has a degree in Economy and Administration from the University and Business School of Liège. He is also the President of Association of Corporate Treasurers of Luxembourg (ATEL) and the Honorary Chairman and Founder of European Association of Corporate Treasurers.François Masquelier is a regular contributor to different corporate finance and treasury magazines and newspapers. He is Editorial Director of the “Magazine du Trésorier”, a quarterly publication dedicated to Treasury and Corporate Finance issues. On the podcast we discussed… How François started his career in corporate treasury from a tax lawyer background François’ experience working with RTL and how his role within the company has changed over the years How to know when it’s time to welcome new talent into a treasury department The key to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry What companies like RTL look for in CV’s coming from people who are in the early stages of their treasury careers Understanding that experience is often more important than qualifications when it comes to finding employment in treasury The evolution of treasury, including changes in technology and whether or not robots will be taking over the job of treasurers Advice for adding value in certain areas so that you can free up time and help ensure you’re not glued with the day-to-day operations How François is able to balance his roles in the ATEL and ACT with his day job The importance of networking in treasury and working on your personal brand to help further your career François’ advice for people in the early stages of a treasury career including why it’s vital that you always keep learning to keep up with changes within the industry Much more!  If you’d like to get in touch with Francois, you can reach out to him via his LinkedIn profile.  Are you interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Whether you dream of being a Group Treasurer or Treasury Analyst, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you find your perfect treasury job no matter what stage you’re at in your job search. If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

This is the second episode of our 5-part series created when we attended the recent Group Treasurers Exchange. In each episode, I ask 8 treasury professionals a different question regarding their treasury careers and where they see the industry going.In part two of the series, I ask them what they enjoy most about treasury and whether or not they would recommend a career within Treasury to others.The treasury professionals I questioned were: Andreas Weindel – ex-Group Treasurer at Haribo Holdings Andrew Bishop – Head of Treasury Operations at Gazprom Marketing & Trading Annemarie Moore – Director of Treasury Services at Plan International Damian Glendinning – ex-Treasurer at Lenovo Marianna Polykrati – Group Treasurer at Chipita S.A Oliver Eiss – Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey plc Rasmus Camborda Meilvang – Treasury Manager at Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia AS Sam Pitt – ex-Group Treasurer at Network Rail  If you want to hear their answers for yourself, be sure to listen to the podcast to find out!If you are enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app (if you can’t find the podcast on your chosen app let me know and we’ll try to get onto it).Please also leave a review, we’d really appreciate it. As a brand new podcast, reviews can really help us get found by more people who are interested in treasury careers and the treasury industry.Interested in a career in treasury? Whether you dream of becoming a Treasury Analyst, Treasury Consultant or Group Treasurer, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you to find your perfect treasury job.For more information and to explore other episodes go to https://treasurycareercorner.com/  

The Treasury Career Corner Podcast is back for more treasury talk and discovery! In this episode, I’m delighted to introduce a good friend of mine onto the show, Nick Taylor. Nick is the Global Treasurer and Head of Group Capital & Treasury at Schroders.Like with all of my guests on the podcast, I was interested in talking to Nick about how he got to where he is now in terms of his treasury career, his present role and where he sees the treasury industry going next.It’s an intriguing discussion and one that you’re going to find a lot of value from, especially if you’re interested in a similar career in treasury or you’re looking to recruit new treasury talent for your company today. On the podcast we discussed… How Nick got into his treasury career and found his first job as a Cash Analyst Understanding that preparation for an interview always pays off An insight into how Nick developed his own training and investment strategy and how he balanced the strategy with his developing treasury career Moving from corporate treasury to banking and asset management How treasury in a Financial Services business adds an extra dimension of regulation and with that, comes the added element of capital and liquidity Nick’s advice on how to build a treasury and to recruit treasury talent internally The importance of ensuring your capital provision is 100% adequate within the Financial Services sector What initially attracted Nick to work for Schroders and why he has no intention of leaving any time soon How treasury in Schroders differs from other firms in the way that they don’t have any debt by design, which is a refreshing change for Nick who manages assets rather than debt Why firms need to know how to optimise their investment portfolio The benefits of being held accountable as a treasurer to help identify and deliver the best value possible The importance of having a clear sense of direction and purpose so that everything you do aligns with the firm’s strategic objectives Why leaders need to adjust their management methods depending on individual employees Nick’s top tips for developing a decent CV that grabs the employer’s attention Why job candidates need to have the right attitude and show a positive interest in the company they want to join Nick’s two standout moments in his career so far Understanding that the world of treasury is a rapidly changing place that needs to move with those changes Much more!  If you’d like to find out more about Nick and his role as a Group Treasurer and Head of Capital & Treasury at Schroders, you can visit the website for more information or you can reach out to him via his LinkedIn profile.  If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

The Group Treasurers Exchange is the world’s most exclusive, intimate and senior gathering for group treasurers. When I attended this fantastic event earlier this year I had the opportunity to talk to eight treasury professionals about their treasury careers. I asked them a few questions about their experience in treasury and where they see the industry going, and you can hear all of their answers in this five-part podcast and video series!In this first episode of the series, I asked my interviewees how they got started in their treasury career and how the industry has evolved since.The treasury professionals I questioned were: Andreas Weindel – ex-Group Treasurer at Haribo Holdings Andrew Bishop – Head of Treasury Operations at Gazprom Marketing & Trading Annemarie Moore – Director of Treasury Services at Plan International Damian Glendinning – ex-Treasurer at Lenovo Marianna Polykrati – Group Treasurer at Chipita S.A Oliver Eiss – Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey plc Rasmus Camborda Meilvang – Treasury Manager at Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia AS Sam Pitt – ex-Group Treasurer at Network Rail If you want to find out what all of their answers were be sure to listen to the podcast to find out!If you are enjoying the podcast please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app (if you can’t find the podcast on your chosen app let me know and we’ll try to get onto it).Please also leave a review, we’d really appreciate it. As a brand new podcast reviews can really help us get found by more people who are interested in treasury careers and the treasury industry.Interested in a career in treasury? Whether you dream of becoming a Treasury Analyst, Treasury Consultant or Group Treasurer, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you to find your perfect treasury job.For more information on the podcast and to explore previous episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com/