Group Head of Treasury
Job Description
Job Purpose
The Group Head of Treasury defines and leads the Group'sliquidity, funding, and financial risk strategy across ADCG and its
subsidiaries. The role is responsible for capital structure, banking
relationships, and providing strategic treasury advice to the CFO and senior
leadership to support financial resilience and long-term growth.
The following job description is intended to describe the
general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned; it is not intended to be all-inclusive or limit the duties of the position.
Core Tasks, Responsibilities and Authority
Strategic Treasury Leadership
Develop and lead the Group's treasury strategy aligned withcapital structure priorities and long-term growth ambitions.
Own capital structure planning, including leverage targets, funding mix, and refinancing strategy.
Act as a key advisor to the CFO and leadership on liquidity, funding, market conditions, and financial risks.
Liquidity, Cash & Working Capital Management
Oversee daily cash positioning, liquidity planning, andGroup-wide visibility and control.
Design and implement cash pooling, in-house banking, andintercompany funding structures.
Lead short-, medium-, and long-term cash flow forecasting, including scenario planning and stress testing.
Funding & Banking Relationships
Build and maintain senior relationships with Tier 1 UAE andinternational banks.
Lead negotiations on credit facilities, structuredfinancing, and Islamic finance solutions.
Monitor covenants, utilisation, pricing, and fee structuresacross all facilities.
Financial Risk Management
Oversee management of FX, interest rate, liquidity, andcounterparty risks.
Establish and maintain robust treasury policies, governanceframeworks, and controls.
Implement practical hedging strategies aligned with riskappetite.
Treasury Technology & Transformation
Lead implementation and optimisation of Treasury ManagementSystems (TMS).
Drive automation, API-based bank connectivity, andAI-enabled forecasting.
Champion data-led treasury and scalable operating modelsacross the Group.
Leadership & Stakeholder Influence
Lead and develop the treasury team, building ahigh-performance culture.
Partner with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and businessunits on working capital, investments, and strategic initiatives.
Communicate complex treasury matters clearly and credibly tothe CFO, Board, and shareholders.
Core Competencies
Strategic treasury leadership with a strong commercial andinvestment mindset.
Expertise in capital structure, funding strategy, andrefinancing.
Deep knowledge of cash, liquidity, FX, interest rate, andfinancial risk management.
Strong understanding of treasury governance, controls, andregulatory frameworks.
Experience in treasury transformation, TMS, automation, andAI-enabled tools.
Advanced analytical, forecasting, and scenario modellingcapability.
Strong banking relationship management and negotiationskills.
Executive presence with the ability to influence andchallenge at a senior level.
High integrity, judgement, and discretion.
Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or arelated field.
MBA or professional qualification (ACT, CTP, CFA, CPA, CMA)preferred.
12–15+ years of treasury experience, including 7+ years inleadership roles.
Proven experience in:
Capital structure planning and funding strategy.
Cash management, liquidity planning, and cash pooling.
Structured financing and refinancing.
Islamic finance (preferred).
FX and interest rate risk management.
Multi-entity/group treasury environments.
Treasury transformation and TMS implementation.
Strong, established relationships with UAE/GCC banks.
Experience operating within family groups or diversifiedholdings preferred.