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JOB TITLE: International Cash Manager

LOCATION: Manchester Group Head Office

HYBRID £50,000 Per Annum.

HOURS: 37.5 hours Per Week, Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: CFO

UK Applicants Only - Sponsorship Not Provided

JOB PURPOSE:

As Outcomes First Group (OFG) continues to expand internationally, the International Cash Manager will be instrumental in establishing and overseeing the organisation's global cash management infrastructure. This role will ensure robust, efficient, and compliant banking structures are in place to support business growth, manage foreign exchange exposures, and oversee day-to-day international treasury operations.

Working closely with Group Finance and in-country teams, the post holder will provide visibility and control over cash flows, optimise liquidity, and help implement scalable treasury processes across new and existing markets. The role also offers development opportunities through supporting the CFO and International Financial Controller with financing activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the set-up and ongoing management of international banking arrangements, including opening and maintaining accounts in new jurisdictions.

Develop and implement international cash management and liquidity strategies aligned to OFG's growth plans.

Monitor FX exposures and payment requirements to ensure timely execution of currency trades and hedging strategies, where appropriate.

Build and maintain short- and medium-term international cash flow forecasts in collaboration with Group and in-country finance teams.

Assist with the preparation of the Group's rolling 12-month cash flow forecast,

completed monthly, providing insights to support strategic decision-making.

Ensure daily cash positioning and reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with operational and funding needs across currencies and entities.

Oversee intercompany funding and cross-border cash movements, ensuring compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Act as the key relationship manager for OFG's international banking partners, negotiating services and fees to deliver value for money and best-in-class service.

Provide treasury input into international expansion and acquisition projects, ensuring infrastructure is in place to support operational go-live.

Support the CFO and International Financial Controller with financing activities as part of ongoing professional development.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international banking regulations, local treasury requirements, and market best practice.

Promote treasury awareness and compliance across the wider finance and operational teams.EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL

Experience in international treasury, corporate cash management, or a related finance function within a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.

Strong working knowledge of international banking systems, payment practices, and FX risk management.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with banks, internal stakeholders, and third-party providers.

DESIRABLE

Language skills are a plus - particularly Arabic and Spanish; Italian and German may also be useful

Experience working with treasury management systems (TMS) or ERP systems is beneficial.

ACT qualification (e.g., Certificate in International Cash Management) highly desirable; if not held, willingness to undertake this training is expected.

Hands-on experience setting up banking operations in new countries is highly desirable.

Why join Outcomes First Group?

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.

There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

Our Vision

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

Our Mission

We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

Our Promise

We Listen.

We never assume.

We work together.

To make the remarkable happen.

We are accountable.

To each other and for one another.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.