The Treasury Career Corner

Women in Treasury month continues here on the Treasury Career Corner podcast and I’m delighted to be joined by Dana Laidhold, the Treasurer at Peloton Interactive based in New York. Peloton Interactive is an exercise equipment and media company founded in 2012. Peloton is reinventing fitness with live boutique studio classes on state-of-the-art equipment, bringing effective, convenient workouts into homes all over the country. Dana is an experienced treasury and finance professional who has previously built a world-class Treasury department for a complex global organisation. She is a strategic and proven results-driven leader as well as a developer of people with diverse backgrounds by coaching and mentoring staff members to achieve their highest potential. Her accomplishments include receiving Treasury Today’s Highly Commended Winner - Woman of the Year Award (2015). On the podcast we discussed…  Dana’s journey through different career roles in finance and treasury How Dana and her team dealt with the financial crisis Building a treasury department for a complex global organisation as a private and then public company External pressures following the move from a private to public company The value of networking with treasury professionals at events like the AFP The benefits of having a mentor or coach to help you develop your treasury career Shifting from being the one who needs coaching to mentoring and leading others Why treasurers should try and bring more culture to the profession Key qualities and skills that Dana looks out for when she recruits for senior treasury positions What it was like for Dana to win the “Woman of the Year” award Dana’s experience working with Doorways for Women and Families The importance of finding a treasury role that makes you happy and helps you achieve a perfect work/life balance Dana reflects on the history of her treasury career and predicts the future for the industry Much more!  If you would like to get in touch with Dana, you can connect and message her via her LinkedIn profile. Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

This episode of the podcast explores the current state of the European Treasury Recruitment Market with helpful advice from our Treasury Recruitment Specialist, Dan Welham.   Dan is a key member of our recruitment team and focuses on helping businesses find treasury professionals to add value to their teams as well as assisting candidates to find their perfect treasury position.   So, who better to seek treasury recruitment and career advice from than this guy?   On the podcast we discussed… How the European Treasury Market is looking from a recruitment perspective The truth about the European recruitment market in recent months European countries that are currently recruiting for treasury professionals Key takeaways from the Austria Treasurers Conference Whether advancements in technology will make the role of treasurers redundant An insight into the early results from our Global Treasury Salary Survey The main reasons why treasury professionals are unhappy in their current roles Much more!   Would you like to take part in our Global Treasury Salary Survey? As a special thank you for taking part, you’ll receive a full salary survey results for FREE! Take part in the survey at treasurysalary.com   Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with the latest episodes of The Treasury Career Corner!   Interested in pursuing a career in treasury? Visit The Treasury Recruitment Company to search and apply for your perfect treasury job! Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!   For more information and to explore other episodes, go to treasurycareercorner.com/

It’s been an exciting few weeks as we continue to celebrate Women in Treasury month here on the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I specifically interview female Treasury professionals who have successful treasury careers. I’m delighted to welcome Karen Van den Driessche, the Assistant Treasurer at Avnet, onto the show. Headquartered in Phoenix Arizona in the USA, Avnet is one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components and embedded solutions. Karen is a capable, pragmatic and dynamic personality, gifted with an analytical mind and a knack for building lasting strategic alliances with her business partners. She enjoys working in an environment where creativity and ownership are encouraged and where people can rise to the challenge and deliver results. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Karen as we explored everything from how she built her treasury career to where she sees both herself and the treasury profession going to next. We also talk about how she ‘gives back’ as the VP of ATEB the Belgian Treasurers Association and the benefits of having a mentor. On the podcast we discussed…  Karen’s experience working as a Treasury Manager at Coca-Cola Enterprises How Karen built her successful career within treasury The evolution of Avnet and an overview of Karen’s career growth within the company from working as the Treasury Director to Assistant Group Treasurer The process of reviewing the company’s treasury system to provide a new global system that offers more efficiency and visibility within the treasury organisation Essential qualities that Karen looks for when it comes to recruiting How candidate mindsets and career aspirations have changed with the generations Why you should seek out a mentor to help you grow both personally and professionally The benefits of coaching other team members and seeking a mentor outside of your main department An insight into where Karen sees the role of treasury going in the future  If you would like to get in touch with Karen, you can reach out to her via her LinkedIn profile or send her an email karen.vandendriessche@atebforum.org 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.  If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

We’re bringing you something a little different in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I interview our very own Craig Martin about the current state of the US Treasury recruitment market. It’s more of a quick-fire interview session, so you’ll need to hold onto your hats for this one! Craig Martin is the Director of The Treasury Recruitment Company (US) and Senior Executive Advisor at The NeuGroup. Craig is highly experienced in financial markets, corporate treasury and finance. He’s your go-to guy for corporate treasury recruitment in the USA and a core member of our team. Whether you want to hire a treasury professional or you’re seeking advice about your next treasury career move, Craig is the man to speak to! On the podcast we discussed… The current state of the US Treasury Recruitment Market Why companies looking to hire new treasury talent need to consider the tight labour market and give candidates enough reason to want to work for them Active roles for which the US team are currently seeking appropriate candidates Highlights from the AFP 2018 Conference The importance of establishing a career plan Why you should work on your personal brand and professional legacy An insight into Corrie Shanahan’s book, “Do It, Mean It, Be It: The Keys to Achieve Success, Happiness and Everything You Deserve at Work and in Life”  Advice for people who are thinking about making a treasury career move 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 Treasury Recruitment Company, where you can search and apply for your perfect treasury job! For more information and to explore other episodes of the podcast, go to treasurycareercorner.com/

We’ve got a wonderful special guest joining us on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, and that’s none other than the incredible Lynda Heywood, the Group Treasurer at Tesco PLC.As you’re probably well aware, Tesco is the UK’s leading retailer with over 400,000 employees across eight different countries. Lynda has over 20 years of experience across the treasury function and is an MCT and ACA qualified FTSE 100 Corporate Treasurer.Lynda and I talk all about her career within treasury from her early days working as a Treasury Accountant at Willis to her role as an Assistant Treasurer and then Global Treasurer at Kingfisher PLC. We also dive into the details of her existing role as the Group Treasurer at Tesco.It’s a fantastic discussion that explores what it takes to work in corporate treasury as well as an insider’s perspective on the recruitment ethos behind employing new candidates for treasury roles within such a large organisation.On the podcast we discuss… Lynda’s journey from working in accountancy to her current role as Group Treasurer at Tesco The benefits of taking MCT and ACA qualifications How King Fisher grew and developed with help from Lynda leading the treasury team Working part-time and how it impacted Lynda’s role as Assistant Treasurer The challenges of working as a part-time treasurer How Lynda’s treasury roles evolved and how she adjusted to new roles within her treasury career The importance of finding a role that always challenges you and gives you opportunities to develop How to put yourself on the “job market” when searching for a new role Overcoming challenges within Tesco’s treasury department The daily tasks and struggles of managing a treasury team What to expect from a job interview with Lynda Why recruiters should try and challenge candidates in job interviews to help ensure the job matches the candidate’s career aspirations Lynda’s prediction for the future of treasury Advice for people in the early stages of their treasury career  If you’d like to get in touch with Lynda, you can reach out to her via her LinkedIn profile.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. If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE

I’m excited to announce the release of the first episode of our four-part series exploring the latest updates in the treasury market! To kick things off, I sit down with Danielle Penfold to discuss the current state of the UK market from a Treasury Analyst to Manager level perspective.In the episode we discuss:- The current state of the market - The rise of technology in treasury - Treasury qualifications - how important are they? - The Salary Survey - LinkedIn - what can you do to make your profile better?For more information and to explore previous episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com/If you’re interested in a career in treasury, head over to the The Treasury Recruitment Company to search for your perfect treasury job!

Women in Treasury month continues here on the Treasury Career Corner podcast and in this episode, Kate Moorcroft, the Group Treasurer of Barratt Developments, is in the hot seat.Kate began her treasury career at Coventry Building Society in 2002 as a Treasury Trainee and worked her way up through the ranks before being promoted to Senior Dealer in 2008.In 2010, she was offered the opportunity to move from a financial organisation to a corporate one and joined National Express as a Treasury Manager. During the six years Kate spent at National Express, she was promoted to the role of Assistant Treasurer and then finally Deputy Group Treasurer, where she managed a small team and lead various international projects.Kate now holds the position of Group Treasurer at Barratt Developments, one of the largest residential property development companies in the United Kingdom.In my interview with her, we talk about the steps she took to rise to the top of the treasury profession with help from supportive management, a pro-active mindset and her eagerness to always learn new things and develop her skillset. On the podcast we discussed… Kate’s experience working as a Treasury Trainee at Coventry Building Society and how it helped her to decide what area of treasury she wanted to pursue The main differences between Financial Services Treasury and Corporate Treasury An insight into Kate’s previous role as a Treasury Manager at National Express The impact treasury has on things like cultural differences How Kate and her team at National Express dealt with risk and risk management including fuel hedging The benefits of being part of a smaller treasury team The importance of having a training and development process in your place of work Why Treasury qualifications are necessary Key priorities in the treasury department at Barratt Developments such as cash management and cash forecasting The international focus of Kate’s role at Barratt Developments How Brexit will impact the business and expected challenges such as skills shortages The importance of having a diverse treasury team Career advice for anyone who wants to be an FTSE100 Treasurer Kate’s views on the “me too” movement and the role of women in treasury Kate shares her predictions for the future of the treasury industry and where she sees it going  If you’d like to find out more about Kate and her treasury career, 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.  If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE  

I’m excited to announce that it’s Women in Treasury month here on the Treasury Career Corner podcast! Throughout November, we’re going to show some love and appreciation to celebrate women’s role in treasury and how they’ve impacted the industry for the better.We’re kicking off Women in Treasury month with the grand finale episode of our 5-part series where we interview eight treasury professions from this year’s Group Treasurers Exchange event. Each episode asks them a different question that explores not just their own careers, but what they have to say about the future of the industry and what it takes to ensure a successful career in treasury.In light of this special occasion, I ask each of the treasury professionals what they think of recent developments within the treasury profession such as the Women in Treasury initiative.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 what they all had to say about the Women in Treasury initiative and the role of women within treasury, you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out!If you’re 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.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 other episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com/

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