Director, Group Treasury

Director, Group Treasury
London (Hybrid)

It starts with play.

At Merlin Entertainments, we bring joy, create memories and deliver unforgettable experiences to millions of guests around the world. From LEGOLAND® Resorts and Alton Towers Resort to SEA LIFE aquariums and Madame Tussauds, our attractions inspire people to explore, discover and play.

Behind every guest experience is a global business powered by ambitious people making smart decisions that support growth, manage risk and create long-term value. We're now looking for a Director, Group Treasury to play a key leadership role within our Group Finance team.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Treasurer, this is a strategic and highly visible leadership position responsible for helping shape and execute Merlin's global treasury strategy.

You'll lead treasury activities across funding, liquidity, capital structure, cash management and financial risk, ensuring the business remains financially resilient while supporting Merlin's long-term ambitions.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business, you'll provide expert insight and challenge while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. This is an exciting opportunity to influence key financial decisions across a complex international organisation operating in multiple markets and currencies.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the development and execution of Merlin’s treasury strategy, ensuring alignment with the Group’s wider financial objectives.
• Lead the management of liquidity, funding requirements and capital structure across the business.
• Oversee Merlin’s debt portfolio, including banking facilities, bond financing and lender relationships.
• Drive refinancing activities and support future funding initiatives.
• Lead financial risk management activities across foreign exchange, interest rate and counterparty exposures.
• Monitor and manage compliance with financing agreements and covenant requirements.
• Provide treasury insight, analysis and recommendations to senior leadership teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, advisers and other external partners.
• Drive improvements across treasury systems, controls, reporting and governance frameworks.
• Lead, coach and develop treasury team members.
• Support strategic business initiatives, including investment opportunities, acquisitions and broader corporate finance projects.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced treasury leader who combines strong technical expertise with commercial thinking and excellent stakeholder management skills.

• Significant corporate treasury experience within a large, complex and international organisation.
• Strong understanding of debt financing, liquidity management and capital structure optimisation.
• Experience managing relationships with lenders, banking partners and external advisers.
• Deep knowledge of financial risk management, including foreign exchange and interest rate exposure.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Strong understanding of treasury governance, controls and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• The confidence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Professional treasury qualifications, such as ACT, essential.

Why Merlin?

This is a rare opportunity to influence the financial strategy of one of the world's leading location-based entertainment businesses. You'll work alongside senior leaders, shape key financial decisions and play a pivotal role in supporting Merlin's continued growth and success.

Most importantly, you'll help ensure we can continue investing in the experiences, attractions and innovations that create magical moments for millions of guests around the world.

It starts with you.

If you're a strategic treasury leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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