Senior Treasury Operations Partner

Senior Treasury Operations Partner
London (Hybrid) | Group Finance

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 talented people making smart decisions that support growth, protect value and help create magical moments for millions of guests. We are now looking for a Senior Treasury Operations Partner to play a key role within our Group Treasury team.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Treasury Operations, you will be responsible for the effective delivery and control of Merlin’s day-to-day cash, liquidity, banking and merchant-acquiring activities. You will ensure the Group maintains appropriate liquidity, transactions are executed accurately and efficiently, and treasury activities operate within approved policies and controls.

This is a highly visible role that sits at the heart of Treasury Operations, providing oversight of critical cash and banking processes, managing relationships with banks and payment partners, driving automation and continuous improvement, and helping to ensure operational resilience across the Group.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own the daily cash position across multiple entities, currencies and banking partners, ensuring clear visibility of liquidity and funding requirements.
• Oversee cash pooling, transfers, short-term investments, revolving credit facility activity and approved intercompany funding.
• Monitor liquidity, facility headroom and funding risks, recommending actions where appropriate.
• Manage Merlin’s banking infrastructure, including accounts, mandates, KYC, signatories and e-banking access.
• Oversee payment service provider settlement activity and resolve complex settlement issues.
• Act as a key operational contact for banks, payment providers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead the management of letters of credit and guarantees, ensuring strong governance and control.
• Produce and review liquidity, settlement and exception reporting, providing meaningful insight and recommendations.
• Drive operational improvement, automation and process simplification across Treasury.
• Lead and support the development of the Treasury Operations Analyst while helping build team capability.
• Play a key role in Kyriba enhancements, testing and optimisation.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced treasury professional who combines strong operational expertise with sound judgement, excellent stakeholder management and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Relevant treasury operations experience within a large or international corporate environment.
• Hands-on experience of cash positioning, payments, banking governance and reconciliation oversight.
• Understanding of cash pooling, short-term borrowing, investments and intercompany funding.
• Experience working with Kyriba or another Treasury Management System.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to influence, challenge and drive issues through to resolution.
• A strong control mindset with a focus on governance, accuracy and risk management.
• ACT, accounting qualification or progress towards a professional qualification would be advantageous.

Why Merlin?

This is an opportunity to join one of the world’s leading entertainment businesses and play a critical role in keeping our global treasury operations running effectively and efficiently. You’ll work with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business while helping shape the future of Treasury Operations through automation, process improvement and best practice.

Most importantly, your work will support the financial foundations that allow Merlin to continue investing in the attractions and experiences that bring families closer together through play.

It starts with you.

If you’re an experienced treasury operations professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

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