Professional Development Month 2025: A day in the life of a treasurer

A day in the life of a treasurer

What's it like to be a treasurer? The honest answer is that no two roles are the same and day-to-day tasks will vary. They will be determined by a range of factors such as the size of the company and it's turnover, the company's risk appetite, the industry, where the company is located and where it operates.

Interviews with treasurer's as part of the 'a day in the life of' series from The Treasurer illustrate the varied and dynamic nature of working in treasury.

International Workplace Group

From a full refinance to an inaugural rating and bond issuance, it's been a busy year for group treasury director Sarah Saxby and her team at IWG.

British Land

As head of treasury operations at the FTSE 100 property group, Peter Murrell spends his day managing liquidity positions and all operational aspects of British Land's debt, interest rate derivatives and cash book.

Heathrow

As millions of travellers pass through its terminals every year, the treasury funding team at one of the world's busiest airports is working hard to help drive carbon out of flying.

BAE Systems

Corporate finance analyst Kimran Virdi talks about her work with the defense company's gender equality network and how treasurers can help drive progress.

Equifax

After picking up small treasury team of the year at the ACT’s Deals of the Year, Equifax’s international treasury manager Paul Fannon talks through a typical day at the consumer credit group.

Dr Martens

Group treasurer Mark Hirst jumped in feet first when he was asked to create a treasury function for the iconic boot brand Dr Martens.

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