The Treasury Career Corner

As we’ve heard over the course of this podcast, there’s no one route into a treasury role. But what’s the best way to get into a treasury role? In this insightful episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, Frank Waechter, the Global Director Treasury & Insurance at PUMA Group, shared his “accidental” path into treasury and how it has impacted his recruiting process. Frank is responsible fo...

Where does the role of a treasurer fit into a business? According to this Treasury Career Corner guest, it’s a unique position that adds so much value.  Michael Fox, the Group Treasurer at Equiniti Group Plc, joined this episode to share his career story and tips and explain why treasurers are uniquely positioned to add value and knowledge to an organisation. Michael has worked as a Group Tre...

What does the future hold for treasury? Like many sectors, treasury has experienced big changes thanks to a combination of changing skills, technology, and of course, a pandemic on top of it all. Michael Spieler, the Senior Vice President Treasury at Uniper SE, joined this episode of The Treasury Career Corner to discuss the future of treasury. He explores the top challenges treasurers face now an...

If there’s one thing that applies across the board in treasury, it’s that you need to be adaptable. Treasury is changing all the time. Treasury management systems are becoming more sophisticated, roles are evolving, and automation and remote working are here to stay. In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, we welcome Mark Hirst, the Group Treasurer at Dr. Martens PLC, a brand known...

What’s the current state of the treasury recruitment market? Tune in for a special Treasury Career Corner episode featuring some of our very own team. We turned the microphone on the Treasury Recruitment Company and shared our own experiences with the market. This episode features Joe Fawcett (Treasury Recruiter – UK Practice), Katie Hardie (Executive Consultant, Global Treasury), Craig Perkins (S...

Learning doesn’t end when you become qualified, get a degree, or get hired in treasury. It’s an ongoing process for individuals, treasury departments, and the industry as a whole. To talk all about learning and adapting in treasury, Mina Nasif, the Chief Visionary Officer “CVO” at Beacon FinTrain, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner.  Mina is also, on a voluntary basis, the Manag...

How important is treasury to an overall business? While it may have previously been a mere offshoot of accounting, treasury is now a fully-fledged and essential department. To talk about the importance of treasury in modern companies, Ramez Sabawi, the Treasurer at Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP), joined this episode. Ramez explains how the importance of treasury has...

One of the best things about a career in treasury is that there’s always room to move forward and try new things. It’s something that Oliver Gygax, the Head of Group Treasury at EMS Group, has always sought to do in his career.     Oliver has had a long career that started in traditional banking, moving into online banking, and eventually treasury. Along the way, he’s learned a lot...

How do you become a valuable member of a treasury team? This is something that Pratik Mohta, Treasurer for EMEA and Asia at Bunge, has worked hard for throughout his career. Early on in his career, he recognised gaps in his knowledge and took steps to learn more and add value to the team. In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, hear from Pratik as he shares his career story up until now. We...

What’s the best way to learn the necessary skills for a treasury career? Qualifications certainly have their place, but experience and variety are key, according to this Treasury Career Corner guest. John Cloherty, the Group Treasurer at NCC Group plc, joined the podcast to share his career story up until now. He explains how he came across treasury and how he’s managed to build a successful caree...

Treasury is a career path with many twists and turns along the way. For some, this is a perfect opportunity to experience new environments, learn new skills, and grow your career. That’s exactly what Wolfgang Ratheiser wanted in his career. In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, we spoke with Wolfgang, the Vice President of Corporate Finance & Treasury at Porsche.   W...

How important are qualifications when building a treasury career? Jane Pilcher, the Group Treasurer at Anglian Water Group, believes that qualifications are key, but they’re not the only thing needed for a treasury career. In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, Jane explains why adaptability and a willingness to learn and grow are essential if you want to build a successful treasur...

In the treasury world, it pays to always seek out new experiences. Lots of people worry about job-hopping, but this Treasury Career Corner guest believes it has been key to his success. Maarten Michalides, the Head of Treasury at Enexis Holding N.V., joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner to discuss his varied and dynamic career. In this episode, he shares his top tips for other treasure...

How have treasury teams adapted to working from home? What does the future hold as we head towards a post-pandemic world? In this extra special episode recorded for the Treasury 360° Oslo event held in May, we spoke with Kemi Bolarin (Head of Treasury Europe for GXO Logistics) and Anthony Mercer (the Director & Consultant for Mercer & MacRae) about “The Transition to Home-Working for Treas...

What does the future of treasury look like? According to this Treasury Career Corner guest, it looks like more integration within the business as a whole and more flexibility for treasurers.  Cristian Iosio, the Head of Treasury and M&A at Electrolux Professional, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast to discuss his career, recruitment, advice, and where he sees the fut...

How can your treasury career benefit from variety and diversity? Changing the status quo in your workplace, trying new roles, or switching to another industry or country helps you learn and grow a successful career. In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, Mark Kirkland, the Group Treasurer at Constellium, joins to talk about diversity in your career and much more. As Group Treasurer...

What’s the best way to evolve within your treasury career? We asked Lorena Pérez Sandroni, Director of Treasury at SVP Worldwide, in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast. Lorena is someone who hasn’t be afraid to try new roles and different industries over the years – a move that has certainly paid dividends. Lorena has also held positions in Epson Europe B.V. as a Treasurer, RTC Eur...

Are you thinking of starting a treasury career? Whether you’re new to treasury, considering the career, or have years of experience, this episode is packed full of tips and wisdom for everyone. In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner, Keith Lynch, a Treasury Solutions Consultant at KPMG, shares his wisdom around education, experience, new tech, and networking. He chats about his story and ho...

Being a manager and team leader in any line of work can be a challenging position. However, in treasury, the stakes are particularly high. This week’s Treasury Career Corner guest is more than up to the challenge though. Florian Heindl is the Group Treasurer at FACC AG. He joins this episode to discuss his experiences of leading a team, his thoughts on flexible working, and his advice for others....

Many people underestimate how varied a career in treasury can be. But with so many industries to choose from, a global job market, and transferable skills to back you up, the sky’s the limit. In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, we’re joined by Jeff McConaghy, the Vice President of Corporate Finance and Treasury at Ferring Pharmaceuticals.   Jeff has had a varied treasu...

Do you have a good work-life balance? The work-life balance has become a huge topic for discussion in recent years across industries. But, with a busy industry like treasury and finance, it’s important to stay balanced – says this week’s Treasury Career Corner guest. In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, we’re joined by Felix Luber, Head of Treasury and Payments at Marley Spoon. F...

There’s no shortage of different roles and experiences available in a treasury career. Each new role can offer something entirely different from the last. In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, we speak with Jim Portalatin, the Vice President of Global Treasury and Foreign Exchange at Methode Electronics. Jim has had a varied treasury career and experienced multiple treasury roles, consist...

Is there a secret to succeeding in a treasury career? In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, you’ll hear tons of fantastic tips from Scott Taylor, Treasurer at Bandwidth Inc. Scott shares his thoughts on embracing change, seeking out new resources, asking questions, and advancing in your treasury career. Scott’s treasury career began at Dillard's Department Stores in 2002. After th...

What do you need to succeed in treasury beyond experience? In this episode of Treasury Career Corner, John Jackson is on the show to discuss his impressive treasury career. John shares his thoughts on what makes a good treasury leader, what skills are most essential for new treasurers, and why it’s important to always do something you enjoy. John recently retired as Group Treasurer of Severn Trent...

Is succeeding in treasury just down to your qualifications and experience? Those things are certainly important, but according to this week’s Treasury Career Corner podcast guest, they’re not the only skills you need to have. In this week’s show, I am joined by Klaas Springer, the Corporate Director of Treasury at Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. Klaas Springer believes that developing your soft skills...