SNC-Lavalin is going through an exciting period of change. A Canadian listed engineering and construction firm, on July 2017 they acquired the UK engineering consultancy Atkins bringing with it a great opportunity to re-position the SNC-Lavalin brand in the eyes of our markets and ahead of our competitors. The combined group now has approximately 50,000 employees around the world and both Atkins and SNC-L’s offerings combined give us the opportunity to continue our growth. The future of engineering and construction is in the greater use of data, combined with technologies to deliver our services more efficiently and bring different offerings to our clients. From apps, virtual reality and artificial intelligence, to mobility as a service and digital asset management, we are combining our traditional engineering skills with technology to fundamentally change the way we do things.
Summary of the Role
The Treasury Analyst role covers a wide range of different aspects within the treasury function. The Treasury Analyst will carry out back office duties for fx, lead on interfacing with the business in respect of cash forecasting, assist with intercompany loan documentation, bank account management, weekly cash reporting and quarterly reconciliations.
Main responsibilities
The following will make up the main responsibilities of this role but there may be other items that are required from time to time.
Long term cash forecasting (4-month forecasts)
- Coordination of all Atkins entities submitting forecasts on HFM
- Resolving issues from the business about submitting forecasts
- Reviewing significant forecasts for variance analysis
- Submitting treasury forecast for the UK
- Running and issuing reports to the business showing accuracy of forecasting
- Working with Atkins finance to reconcile operating cash flow forecasts on a monthly basis.
Back Office Function
- Supervision of the Back Office function carried out by the Shared Service Facility for FX deals
- Confirming FX trades, and sending settlement instructions to counterparty banks
- Deal with accounting queries raised by the Shared Service Facility in relation to coding of fx payments and receipts in the UK.
Intercompany Loans
- Assisting the Treasury Associate with keeping intercompany loan documentation up to date and arranging for the signing of such documentation
- Back-up support for entering new loans and amendments into the Treasury system.
Other
- Weekly cash report of manual balances to Montreal (those accounts that don’t feed automatically via MT940)
- Quarterly reconciliation of cash book balances to bank balances from MT940 submissions.
- Assistance with bank account management
- Assistance with the interactions with auditors in relation to cash balances.
Core hours
Full time role. There may be a requirement to assist with back office duties between Christmas and New Year.
Reporting line and Direct Reports
This role will report to the Treasury Director and have no direct reports.
Qualifications/Skills
Essential
Either accounting or treasury part qualified, or around couple of years relevant treasury experience.
Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Excellent Excel skills
Ability to pick up new ideas quickly and new systems and processes
Ability to absorb and interpret large volumes of data
Ability to multi task and prioritise
Desirable
Experience of cash forecasting
Training
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
Rewards and benefits:
Atkins offers a fantastic range of benefits, which you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
All the information you need to know is available on our dedicated benefits portal; your reward, which is available to access 24/7 from any device: https://www.yourrewardatkins.com
Security Clearance:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview.
If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
