Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer will play a key role in developing Pennon’s Treasury function across cash management, debt capital markets, liquidity and risk management. The role will support the Group Treasurer in ensuring efficient access to funding, robust financial risk controls and compliance with the governance and reporting requirements of a listed business.

• Cash & Liquidity Management: Oversee group-wide cash positions, ensuring adequate liquidity and effective working capital management through accurate forecasting and planning.
• Treasury Operations & Systems: Drive operational excellence through automation, systems development, and continuous process improvement.
• Strategic Leadership: Support the development and implementation of a robust treasury strategy focused on efficient funding, cost optimisation, and long-term value creation.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with treasury policies, loan covenants, and reporting standards, supporting disclosures and responses to external stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Monitor key financial risks, implement approved hedging strategies, and contribute to scenario analysis and stress testing to support informed decision-making.
• Funding & Capital Markets: Manage the Group’s debt portfolio and support the execution of new financing transactions, including sustainable and green finance initiatives, while maintaining strong relationships with banks, investors, and rating agencies.

• AMCT qualification
• Solid understanding of accounting systems and reporting processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• You’ll be an analytical, detail-oriented treasury professional with strong technical knowledge and the ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a busy treasury environment

We currently have an exciting opportunity arise for a Assistant Group Treasurer to join our team working in Exeter. You will join us on a permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £75,000k- £ 90,000k per annum plus car allowance.

Pennon, who are one of the largest companies in the South West and we are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us.

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial support services
• Wellbeing support programmes
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• A discretionary Bonus
• A range of Group Discounts
• Share-save Scheme