The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Liquidity Analyst (L2)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Independent daily cash flow management, routine treasury operations, basic model maintenance, and clear communication of daily positions.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently accurate daily and weekly cash forecasts.
- Proactive identification and resolution of operational issues.
- Ability to independently manage routine bank relationships.
- Positive feedback from manager on reliability and attention to detail.
- 2
Senior Finance Analyst (FP&A or Accounting)
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Deep understanding of financial statements, budgeting, variance analysis, and strong data manipulation skills. You'll need to learn the specifics of treasury operations and risk.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven ability to build and manage complex financial models.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience collaborating with various business units for data inputs.
- Demonstrated interest in cash flow dynamics and working capital.
- 3
Treasury Operations Specialist
3-4 yearsSkills to master
- Expertise in payment processing, bank account management, and treasury system administration. You'll need to develop stronger forecasting and analytical modelling skills.
You're ready to move on when
- Mastery of TMS functionalities and bank portals.
- Excellent track record in payment accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Experience in troubleshooting complex treasury system issues.
- Desire to move beyond pure operations into more analytical and strategic aspects of liquidity.