Senior Group Treasury Systems Manager

The role

Lead the strategy, roadmap and transformation of WPP's global Treasury Systems. Oversee cross-regional system projects, governance and vendor relationships, working with Treasury, Finance, IT and banking partners.

What you will do

• Lead Treasury Systems strategy, roadmap and transformation agenda
• Deliver large-scale initiatives: system upgrades, automation, integrations, data governance, process standardisation
• Oversee full project lifecycle from requirements through to post-go-live support
• Partner with Treasury, Finance, IT, banking partners and external vendors
• Translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions
• Manage Treasury systems governance, service delivery, vendor relationships and continuous improvement
• Maintain a robust control environment aligned with governance and risk requirements
• Champion automation, analytics and AI-driven solutions in treasury processes
• Support strategic cash management, liquidity and treasury transformation globally
• Monitor emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve Treasury capabilities

Required qualifications

• Proven experience implementing, managing or supporting Treasury Management Systems in a corporate or financial services environment
• Strong understanding of UK and international treasury operations, including cash management, liquidity, financial instruments and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated project management expertise delivering complex transformation and systems initiatives on time and within budget
• Advanced analytical skills, including strong proficiency in Excel, reporting tools and data-driven decision-making
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a global, fast-paced team
• Strong experience with Treasury Management Systems, ideally ION IT2
• Expertise in treasury technology, banking connectivity and system integrations, including SWIFT, APIs and host-to-host solutions

Nice to have

• Experience integrating treasury platforms with ERPs, banking systems and payment networks
• An appreciation of emerging technologies, including applying AI to treasury operations

Benefits

• Passionate, inspired colleagues and a culture where people can do extraordinary work
• Scale and opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at industry-leading scale
• Challenging and stimulating work with a group of creative problem solvers

Before you apply

• Hybrid working is required, with teams in the office around four days a week; accommodations or flexibility can be discussed during interviews

About the company

WPP is a growth partner for major global brands, combining media intelligence, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and strategic counsel. It operates in 100+ markets.