Company Description
BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well.
We love what we do. We’re committed to being leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that stand strong at the heart of our communities – essential for our homes and hospitals, bridges and stadiums, renewables industry and critical infrastructure.
Our valued brands include COLORBOND® steel, ZINCALUME ® steel, COLORSTEEL®, BlueScope ZACS®, LYSAGHT® steel building products, Varco Pruden ® and Butler ® engineered buildings.
Be part of the action as we transform our business and drive sustainable growth, creating value for our customers and communities.
Job Description
The Group Treasury Senior Analyst reports to the Senior Treasury Manager (Front Office) and plays a key role in the Group’s cash and risk management within a well-defined corporate governance framework. This position will engage in active collaboration with the business to develop and execute effective FX and commodity hedging strategies with key banking partners and manage core trade facilities.
This role is based in our Melbourne CBD office.
The role
We are seeking a highly motivated Treasury and Finance Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for actively managing cash balances across Australia and New Zealand across a variety of currencies, ensuring appropriate funding at all times. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong working knowledge of financial markets and trading instruments, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to manage complex relationships. This role presents a meaningful growth opportunity for an energetic and engaged candidate looking to expand their experience within a globally focussed, high performing corporate function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily cash forecasting for Australia and New Zealand within the Treasury Management System (TMS). Ensure adequate funding for payments including execution of FX funding trades, operation of debt funding facilities management of intercompany funding, and optimisation of returns on surplus funds within established risk parameters.
- Manage financial exposure mitigation strategies for FX and commodities in collaboration with the business and assist in the development of mitigation strategies across BlueScope’s geographic footprint.
- Build and maintain relationships with bank counterparties, presenting a professional ‘face’ of the BlueScope Group and exhibiting a strategic mindset.
- Collaborate proactively and effectively with various internal business stakeholders, gathering and synthesising complex information and communicating clearly across the organisation while promoting a positive and constructive culture.
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of debt and asset-backed funding facilities. Assist in bank-directed reviews and manage trade and working capital facilities. Develop familiarity with financial documentation, including ISDAs, funding agreements, and related financial, legal and regulatory records.
- Stay informed of Group Finance & Treasury Governance frameworks, policies, and standards. Interpret and communicate obligations to stakeholders, contribute to board and management briefing papers as required.
- Provide backup support to other team members and engage in project-based work. Participate in knowledge sharing and continuously enhance efficiency through technology.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Finance or Commerce
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Experience in cash forecasting, FX trading, and management of financial exposures and debt facilities within appropriate corporate governance frameworks.
- Working knowledge of TMS, FX trading platforms, and Bloomberg terminal.
- Familiarity with financial documentation such as ISDAs and funding agreements.
Additional Information
Why BlueScope
As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope:
- Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.
- Learn and develop as you grow. Expand your horizons connecting with a global network of people and ideas. With opportunities to learn and develop, specific to your role and aspirations, you’ll build expertise today and capabilities for the future.
- Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive working environment where we look out each other’s safety and wellbeing.
- Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.
Bring your energy and can-do spirit as, together, we transform the future and drive Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.”
Join us, creating strength for the future.
To apply, please click on the relevant link. For further information please contact Lara Tinkler – lara.tinkler@bluescope.com