Treasury Analyst

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Date: 17 Apr 2026

Location: Manchester, GB

Company: Premier Foods

Based - Manchester, M2 6DN (2 days a week in the office)  

12 Month FTC, Full Time

Join Premier Foods — where people, brands and purpose come together.

We’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest listed food businesses, with over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites shaping the future of some of Britain’s best‑loved brands, found in 94% of households nationwide, making us one of the UK’s top three ambient food suppliers. From much‑loved household names such as Mr Kipling, Bisto, Oxo, Batchelors and Sharwoods, to our recently welcomed brands Fuel10k and Merchant Gourmet, our portfolio is packed with iconic favourites — and continues to grow.

 

We’re looking for a Treasury Analyst to join our Group Treasury team on a 12‑month maternity cover. This is a great opportunity to gain broad, hands-on exposure across a busy and varied treasury function within a large, well-known UK business. You’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day cash management, forecasting, FX activity, and treasury reporting, while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and systems development.

Premier Foods is one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, home to much-loved household brands such as Mr Kipling, Ambrosia and Oxo. Our Treasury team is responsible for managing liquidity, minimising financial risk and ensuring strong governance and control over the Group’s cash position.
 
 
What you'll be doing?
  • Support day-to-day cash management activities, including bank account monitoring and transactions
  • Prepare and review short-term cash flow forecasts
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end processes
  • Assist with FX hedging activities in line with Treasury policy
  • Support treasury reporting, providing analysis and insights
  • Help drive improvements to treasury systems, processes and controls
  • Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external banking partners
  • Contribute to ad-hoc projects, including systems maintenance and data cleansing

 

What we need from you?

Essential:

  • At least 2 years’ experience in Treasury, Risk, or a related finance role
  • Strong Excel skills and experience with treasury or cash management systems
  • Understanding of double-entry accounting as it applies to treasury transactions
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines
  • Confident communicator with good stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

  • Experience with Citi Direct or other major online banking platforms
  • Exposure to SAP, FX platforms (e.g. 360T / FX All) or market data tools
  • Studying towards or holding a professional qualification (ACT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Prior FX dealing or reporting experience

 

What we offer in return:

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme of up to 7.5%
  • Life assurance
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Employee discount platform
 

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need. 

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