Global Treasury Analyst

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring a  Global Treasury Analyst to optimize our cash returns, determine the appropriate mix of currency holdings, and manage bank credit risk. They will forecast opex and capex liquidity requirements and model free cash flow under a range of business scenarios to ensure an optimal return on cash. We are an organisation that hires globally and pays salaries in many local currencies. Our customers are global but products are typically priced in USD. We are largely paid in advance for our services, so this role is primarily focused on risk-free yield optimization and currency planning to manage exchange rate risk. This senior role will interact with executives, financial planning and analysis, accounting, legal and our external auditors and advisors. They may also assist with equity plan administration. As a finance team, we hunt for new and innovative ways to help Canonical invest for the future while limiting volatility and material surprises, and are excited to grow the team to address this specialist domain.

This role will report to the CFO.

Key responsibilities

Analyse, forecast and manage global cash positions and liquidity in multiple currencies for multiple entities

Forecast a range of business scenarios to optimize yield and operating efficiency

Recommend actions to manage foreign currency exposure and risk

Manage bank credit risk, transaction execution, and relationships

Ensure appropriate controls are in place around cash and investment strategy

Identify process and system improvements for cash flow forecasting

Prepare and present treasury reports, documents and proposed strategies to management

Collaborate with accounting in the management of inter-company transactions and balances

Lead technology implementations including a treasury management system

Ensure compliance with SOX controls, FBAR, FATCA, and related regulations

What we are looking for in you

An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics or other quantitative field

CTP, CFA, or equivalent certification in Treasury or Analysis

Relevant professional experience in a global treasury function

A passion for technology and a drive to work with motivated colleagues

Professional written and spoken English and excellent presentation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability

Thoughtfulness and self-motivation

Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments

A track record of going above-and-beyond expectations

Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Additional skills that you might also bring

Leadership ability

Software or tech industry experience

Public company finance and reporting experience

Experience managing transfer agents and/or administering employee equity plans a plus

MBA or equivalent combination of professional experience and certifications

Experience with Business Intelligence reporting, CRM, and ERP systems

What we offer you

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