Lead - APAC Treasury - Manufacturing/IT Industry

APAC Treasury Lead (12-20 yrs)

We're having an opening for "APAC Lead - Treasury" for a Reputed MNC

Role Overview:

- The APAC Lead - Treasury will be responsible for establishing and leading treasury operations across the Asia-Pacific region.

- This is a strategic leadership role requiring expertise in end-to-end treasury management, regional liquidity optimization, financial risk management, and team building.

- The incumbent will drive treasury transformation, ensure policy compliance, and partner with global finance teams to support business growth across APAC markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Treasury Operations & Leadership:

- Lead and manage end-to-end treasury operations across multiple APAC countries.

- Set up and standardize treasury processes, systems, and governance frameworks across the region.

- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing regional treasury team.

Liquidity & Cash Management:

- Oversee regional cash positioning, cash pooling, and liquidity management strategies.

- Manage cash placement and investments to optimize returns while ensuring adequate liquidity.

- Drive accurate cash forecasting across business units and geographies.

Funding & Intercompany Financing:

- Manage intercompany funding structures, working capital financing, and capital allocation.

- Oversee debt management, including borrowings, repayments, and banking relationships.

- Optimize capital structure to support regional business expansion.

Financial Risk Management:

- Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks including foreign exchange (FX) and interest rate exposure.

- Design and implement hedging strategies aligned with corporate risk policies.

- Monitor market trends and provide strategic inputs to leadership on risk exposure.

Treasury Reporting & Compliance:

- Ensure accurate and timely treasury reporting, dashboards, and MIS for senior leadership.

- Maintain compliance with treasury policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls across APAC.

- Support internal and external audits related to treasury activities.

Stakeholder Management:

- Collaborate with global finance, business units, banking partners, and external stakeholders.

- Act as a key advisor to leadership on treasury strategy and financial optimization.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- End-to-End Treasury Management (APAC exposure mandatory)

- Cash & Liquidity Management (Cash Pooling, Forecasting)

- Intercompany Financing & Debt Management

- Financial Risk Management (FX & Interest Rate Hedging)

- Treasury Transformation & Process Setup

- Strong Leadership & Team Building

- Banking Relationships & Stakeholder Management

- Strategic Thinking & Analytical Skills

Qualifications & Experience:

- CA / Masters degree in Finance (mandatory)

- 12+ years of experience in Treasury, preferably within Manufacturing or IT industry

- Proven experience in setting up and scaling treasury operations across APAC

- Strong understanding of regional regulations, banking frameworks, and cross-border cash management