The Treasury Career Corner

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...

Treasury can always benefit from new ideas, processes, and systems. In fact, challenging the status quo could be the very thing a treasury department needs. But is it as simple as introducing new technologies and expecting everyone to adapt? Abraham Geldenhuys joins The Treasury Career Corner podcast to discuss challenging the status quo, embracing new technology, and laying the foundations in a t...

Besides qualifications, skills, and finance experience, what else is useful for a treasury career? In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, I’m joined by Mattijn Bak, Group Treasurer at Vion Food Group. Mattijn is a big believer in travelling to new places, embracing change, and trying new experiences. He says this is all key to developing a fulfilling treasury career. He shares stor...

How can you add value to your treasury team? No matter what role you’re in, always look for ways to add value and support your team. That’s the advice that Jan Beukes, Group Treasurer at MultiChoice Group, shares in this episode of The Treasury Career Corner. Prior to his role at MultiChoice Group, Jan has had roles as Group Treasurer at AFGRI Group Holdings and Group Corporate Finance Manager at...

Welcome to the 150 th episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast! If you’ve been following this podcast for a while now, you’ll have heard from top treasury professionals from around the world. In this episode, we turned the lens on the team behind the podcast – The Treasury Recruitment Company. Established in 2002, The Treasury Recruitment Company is a specialist recruitment agency that helps...

How do you find a work-life balance in the busy world of treasury? In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, I’m joined again by Wade Olsen, Co-Founder of Treasury Suite, for part two of a special two-part episode. We cover some more of Wade’s impressive career by delving into his time as Central Treasury Officer for Chugach Alaska Corporation, which eventually turned into a remote ro...

How do you deal with challenges, changes, and demanding roles in treasury? In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, I speak with Wade Olsen, Co-Founder of Treasury Suite, in a brand-new two-part episode. We discuss his fascinating globe-trotting career in finance and everything that led to his decision to co-found Treasury Suite. Wade also shares some of his best tips for anyone look...

How can you give back and create a positive impact in treasury? In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, I speak with Caroline Stockmann, Chief Executive of the Association of Corporate Treasurers, since February 2017. We discuss her fascinatingly varied background in the arts, charity, and finance and how she eventually became a treasury professional. Using her background in charity...

Is automation the solution to challenges in treasury? In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, I speak with Vasu Reddy, Treasury Director – Africa at GE. He discusses the challenges of working with multiple countries in South and Central Africa, handling different languages, currencies, and processes. He believes that automation and AI are the solutions to dealing with outdated treas...

Is face-to-face communication still necessary in modern treasury? In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, I speak with Luc Vlaminck, Group Treasurer at Rémy Cointreau. He discusses why remote working is great, but face-to-face communication is more natural and effective. He shares his thoughts on the future of remote and flexible working. Rémy Cointreau is a French family-run Group...

How do you maintain great working relationships in the treasury profession? In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, I speak with Anh Duong, Group Treasury Director at ERM. We discuss the need for good communication and the surprising effects of working from home during the pandemic. He shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of working from home, the work-life balance, and the impo...

What is the best way to learn and grow in a treasury role? In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, I speak with Jesper Nielsen-Terp, Treasury and Credit Risk Management expert. He believes that one of the most important things you can do in your career is to always ask questions. We discuss how asking questions and getting advice can help you learn and make better decisions. We also...

How important is networking to getting ahead in a treasury career? In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I speak with Remco de Vries, Group Treasurer at Experian, about networking in a treasury career. He discusses his accounting background and how trying new things and getting out of his comfort zone got him to where he is now. Experian is an Anglo-Irish multinational consumer cr...

What’s the key to developing a strong treasury career overseas? In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast, I speak with Roshun Tulkens, Group Treasurer for Mantrac Group, about what steps he’s taken to build a strong career in treasury both in the UK and the Middle East. He discusses his treasury background, what made him move to the UAE and what advice he has for someone looking to de...