FX DEALER / CASH MANAGER

Asahi Europe & International is part of Asahi Group Holdings, a global beer, spirits, soft drinks and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe, and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.

At Asahi Europe & International, we are united by our purpose to create meaningful connections through our beverages. 

We are proud of our iconic brands, heritage, and craftsmanship - and we’re equally passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvement across our operations. 

We’re now seeking a FX Dealer / Cash Manager to manage all cash and FX related risk activities arising in relation to; foreign currency and interest rate exposures, regional and country cash management, debt portfolio, and day-to-day liquidity requirements

Main purpose of the job:

Draw insights from the data and propose action in order to drive performance and analysis of FX, commodities, interest rate and investment markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage short-term liquidity across the region, ensuring sufficient funding for day-to-day operations and optimal use of available cash
• Review and challenge entity cash flow forecasts, analyse variances, and provide timely, accurate liquidity insights to senior stakeholders
• Lead foreign exchange (FX) risk management activities, including reviewing business forecasts, monitoring exposures versus hedges, and executing hedging strategies to reduce currency volatility
• Support commodity risk management by reviewing forecast exposures, assessing hedge effectiveness, and contributing to strategies that minimise cost of goods volatility
• Monitor and manage banking counterparty risk, ensuring full compliance with Group Treasury policies
• Oversee short-term funding activities, including bank credit facilities and intercompany loans
• Support core treasury transaction flows in line with established policies and internal controls
• Partner closely with finance teams to improve cash forecasting accuracy and support funding requirements across the business
• Produce regular and ad-hoc treasury reporting and financial analysis for senior stakeholders, including Finance Directors, Tax, and Group Finance leadership
• Analyse financial market data and trends to provide actionable insights that support business performance and risk reduction

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years’ experience in a Front Office Treasury role
• ACT qualified or studying preferred
• Strong knowledge of FX, cash management and bank relationships
• Exposure to commodity risk management and hedge accounting is an advantage
• Experience with a Treasury Management System (ideally IT2)
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability
• Clear communicator with strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset

Benefits:

Enjoy a little extra with our benefits (the list of benefits applies to the UK)

• Annual bonus and salary review
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days holiday with the option to purchase 5 extra days
• Contribution to pension scheme
• Budget to enjoy our products
• Flexible benefits package
• Online medical service

And others...

Company overview

Asahi Europe & International is part of Asahi Group Holdings, a global beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.

Asahi Europe and International (asahiinternational.com)