Treasury Manager – Finance/Treasury

Imagine what you could do here at Lee's Frozen Food, where fresh ideas rise into extraordinary products that champion food equality for every Malaysian. Lee's was born in 1962 when a couple welcomed their communities to their Kuala Lumpur shop, and has since grown to welcome over millions of customers in multiple countries in South East Asia. Every day, our leeders (don't just manage daily operations) – they create a kind of wonder that transform how communities access affordable to good food at great price. Join Lee's, and help us leave the world tastier and more equitable than we found it.

The Difference You Will Make: As a Treasury Manager, you'll be a vital part of our trusted finance team, shaping the treasury functions of Lee's Frozen Food to support our mission of food equality. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging expertise in cash management, risk mitigation, financial planning, and the latest technology, including artificial intelligence, to optimize liquidity, manage risks, and drive growth. Your work will support new market expansions and help maintain financial stability while keeping our commitment to accessible, high-quality food.

Mission Food Equality requirements

• Putting customer first by thinking and acting as a customer and working backwards to create the best customer experience
• Ability to work under conditions of uncertainty in a fast growth, sometimes ever changing and complex environment and comfortable acting with minimal planning, direction, and supervision.
• Seasoned and strategic multitasker, with a hands-on approach and outside-the-box mentality.
• Fast executor and learner, with strong commitments focus on deriving results

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Cash and Liquidity Management: Develop and implement cash flow strategies, monitor daily positions, optimise working capital, and establish cash pooling arrangements to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and investments.
• Oversee Banking and Relationship Management: Manage relationships with banks, negotiate facilities like loans and credit lines, review fees for cost optimisation, and implement banking technology solutions such as online platforms and treasury management systems.
• Drive Foreign Exchange and Financial Risk Management: Execute hedging strategies to mitigate currency risks, monitor interest rate and currency impacts, and recommend tools like swaps and derivatives.
• Manage Debt and Investment: Analyse financing options, handle corporate debt compliance, oversee investment portfolios for maximum returns within risk limits, and provide recommendations on capital structure.
• Ensure Treasury Operations and Compliance: Implement controls and procedures, collaborate with auditors and regulators, and maintain accurate records to minimize risks and meet regulatory requirements.
• Handle Financial Planning and Reporting: Prepare treasury reports including cash forecasts and risk analyses, conduct financial modeling and scenario planning, and offer insights to senior management.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the treasury team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. MBA or CFA is an added advantage.
• 5- 8+ years of relevant experience in treasury, corporate finance, or banking, preferably within the food industry or retail.
• 3-5 years of proven managerial experience.
• Experience driving strategic treasury projects in high-growth or dynamic environments.
• Demonstrated experience streamlining treasury processes and improving cash flow forecasting systems.
• Proven track record of working effectively in fast-paced, evolving business settings.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow management, financial risk mitigation, and banking regulations.
• Experience in managing foreign exchange exposure, hedging strategies, and debt financing.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems (TMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, Excel, and financial software.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, financial modeling, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial insights to senior leadership.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Mandarin speaker preferred to effectively collaborate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• High attention to detail, self-motivated, and able to thrive in ambiguity.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A deep passion for food equality and making affordable, nutritious food accessible to all.