Hastings Direct
Treasury Manager - Front Office
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Treasury Manager - Front Office
Treasury Manager – Front Office
Location: Bexhill or London (Hybrid Working Welcome) Company: Hastings Direct
About Hastings Direct
At Hastings Direct, we’re a leading digital insurance provider with a bold vision: to become the best and biggest digital insurance player in the UK market. Our success is built on:
- Investment in innovative technology, pricing, data, and analytics
- A nurturing 4Cs culture (colleagues, customers, company, community)
- A market-leading finance technology platform backed by leadership development
We’re more than just a company—we’re a place where you can grow, contribute, and thrive. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t check every box!
Role Overview
You’ll report directly to the Head of Treasury and take ownership of cash and liquidity management, ensuring seamless cash positioning, forecasting, and funding strategies.
This front-office role is fast-paced and transformational, where you’ll drive:
- System implementations
- Process design
- Long-term treasury strategy
- Tesco’s digital insurance offering
Key Responsibilities
Core Accountabilities
- Own group liquidity and funding, including:
- Daily cash positioning
- Monthly/national forecasting
- Funding assumptions for strategic decision-making
- Lead FX exposure and hedging activities, with support for interest rate derivatives where needed
- Act as the key internal/funding partner, managing:
- Facilities utilisation
- Intercompany funding agreements
- Optimise liquidity efficiency by reducing idle cash and maximising returns within risk limits
System and Process Leadership
- Design and deliver Front Office Treasury Management Systems (TMS) workflows, including:
- Liquidity and forecasting modules
- FX trading exceptions
- Integration with business intelligence and real-time dashboards
- Implement treasury digitisation initiatives, leveraging data and AI to:
- Enhance forecasting accuracy
- Improve cash analytics capabilities
- Ensure stringent controls are established
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Stakeholder and Process Integration
- Engage openly with Finance, Risk, and senior leadership teams to align treasury strategy data with business needs
- Ensure accurate month-end aggregations, financial close, and regulatory reporting
Essential Requirements
- Professional qualification (or in process):
- Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT or AMCT) credential
- Alternatively, equivalent treasury experience
- Relevant treasury cash management experience (5+ years recommended)
- Technical expertise:
- In-depth knowledge of business challenges in treasury liquidity and balance sheet management
- Conceptual understanding of key regulatory governance and risk frameworks (e.g., CASS 5)
- Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and strong financial system knowledge (ERP/data environments)
- Advanced financial/data analytics and Excel modelling, including VBA
- Yours to Carry
- Front-office mind-set with analytical excitement in a digital transformation-focused environment
- A commercial partner to grow Hastings Direct through your operational and strategic lens
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Hastings Direct is a Disability Confident employer, and we welcome applications irrespective of background. If you require adjustments during your recruitment journey—such as support for a disability or speech gap—please discuss this with our team. We’re supportive of:
- Applications via the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS)
- Reasonable accessibility accommodations
Note: Credit checks and criminal record screening are part of the interview process.
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Why Join Hastings Direct?
At Hastings, we believe that our people shape our success. Here’s what’s in it for you:
Competitive Benefits
- Salary + £5k Car Allowance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working
- 4Cs Performance Bonus (annual scheme available to all colleagues)
- Financial Wellbeing:
- Private Medical Insurance (including life assurance, income protection, and matched pension)
- Access to discounts, cashback, mortgage advice, and independent financial wellbeing support
- Physical & Mental Wellbeing:
- 24/7 colleague assistance programme
- Thrive mental health app
- Onsite mental health first aiders and support groups
- Work-Life Balance:
- 27 days’ annual leave (+ bank holidays)
- Fleet discount schemes, cycle to work, and on-site amenities
Our 4Cs Culture
We’re redefining work by focusing on our four pillars:
- Colleagues: Equipping you with the tools to excel
- Customers: Delivering exceptional experiences
- Company: Profitable growth with sustainable impact
- Community: Investing back into the societies we serve
Here’s what life at Hastings looks like:
- Fast-paced yet fun – building something meaningful together
- Flexible, inclusive, and results-driven – we celebrate success
- A platform for influence and growth – your ideas matter
About Hastings Group
Expected to become the UK’s largest digital insurer, Hastings Direct serves over 4 million customers. We aspire to set industry standards—through innovating technology, fair pricing, and community engagement.
Final Note
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