Sr Treasury Analyst

Purpose of the Role

The Treasury Analyst will play an important role in managing Americold’s European liquidity and treasury operations. The position is responsible for maintaining relationships with key external partners, including banking providers supporting the central cash pool and insurance companies issuing guarantees, while acting as the first point of contact for treasury matters across European sites.

The role is responsible for the management of liquidity, banking relationships, treasury governance, funding activities, financial risk management, and treasury transformation initiatives across Europe, acting as the primary Treasury business partner for local finance teams and Corporate Treasury.

The Treasury Analyst will monitor weekly liquidity positions, maintain the rolling 13-week cash flow forecast, coordinate timely funding requests with Headquarters in Atlanta, and support the effective management of cash, working capital, and banking structures across the region. Working closely with the Global Treasury team, the Treasury Analyst will also support the implementation of treasury projects, process improvements, and treasury automation initiatives, while ensuring compliance with treasury policies, controls, and governance standards across Europe.

Responsibilities

Strategic Treasury & Liquidity

• Support the development and enhancement of European liquidity management and cash optimization initiatives.
• Maintain the rolling 13-week cash flow forecast and coordinate funding requests for capital growth projects.
• Monitor weekly liquidity positions and provide analysis to support cash management and funding decisions.
• Support cash pooling activities and help optimize liquidity across European entities.

Banking & Financing

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the ING cash pool structure, including backup payment authorization, daily cash sweeps, funding requests, and serving as the primary operational contact for banking matters.
• Coordinate the closure and rationalization of HSBC cash pool accounts and legacy local banking structures.
• Support local finance teams in arranging financing solutions for capital expenditure projects through Americold's preferred financing partners.
• Assist with banking administration activities, including account maintenance, mandates, and banking documentation.

Treasury Operations & Business Partnering

• Act as a key treasury contact for local finance teams and support sites on treasury-related matters, including guarantees, cash sweeps, credit cards, and banking processes.
• Coordinate treasury-related funding requests and support treasury activities across multiple European countries.
• Work closely with Corporate Treasury and local finance teams to support liquidity and funding requirements.
• Participate in treasury projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the region.

Risk Management

Monitor foreign exchange exposures across Europe and provide reporting and analysis to support risk management activities.

Assist in identifying treasury-related risks and maintaining appropriate controls and reporting processes.

Financial Reporting & Close Support

• Assist the Finance & Accounting team in completing month-end close activities, including the accounting and reporting of intercompany debt, interest, cash, and intercompany balances.
• Prepare treasury-related reports and analysis for European Finance and Corporate Treasury.
• Support liquidity, cash flow, and financing reporting requirements.

Treasury Systems & Analytics

• Develop and maintain treasury reporting dashboards and analytics using Power BI, Oracle, and Excel.
• Support treasury system enhancements, banking integrations, and process automation initiatives.
• Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of treasury processes and reporting across Europe.

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain treasury policies, procedures, and control documentation to ensure alignment with corporate requirements.
• Coordinate treasury support for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with banking requirements, treasury policies, internal controls, and delegated authority guidelines.
• Support adherence to treasury governance standards across all European entities.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 3-6 years of experience in Treasury, Corporate Finance, or a related financial role.
• Experience working in an international environment and comfortable operating across multiple countries, cultures, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of treasury operations, cash management, banking products, payment processes, and liquidity management.
• Exposure to guarantees, banking facilities, credit card programs, and treasury-related controls.
• Experience working with treasury management systems, banking platforms, ERP systems, or financial reporting tools.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Oracle ERP, Hyperion, or similar financial systems is desirable.
• Experience with Power BI, reporting tools, or data analytics solutions is an advantage.
• Analytical and detail-oriented professional with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Proactive team player who can work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance teams, business stakeholders, banking partners, and Corporate Treasury.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal. Additional European languages are considered beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.