Job Description

At Arriva, we’re committed to delivering reliable, sustainable transport solutions across Europe. Our Group Treasury function plays a vital role in ensuring financial stability, managing risk, and supporting our operating companies.

We are now looking for a Treasury Analyst to join our team in Sunderland. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their treasury career within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Treasury Manager, you will support the day-to-day operational activities of the Treasury function. You’ll play a key role in managing liquidity, processing payments, maintaining treasury systems, and ensuring accurate reporting across the Group.

Working within Arriva’s In-House Bank (IHB), you will contribute to ensuring efficient treasury operations, strong controls, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day treasury operations including liquidity, funding, FX, payments, forecasting, and reporting
• Manage the daily liquidity position, highlighting risks such as overdrafts, funding requirements, and payment needs
• Perform bank reconciliations and analyse Treasury transactions within the Treasury Management System (TMS)
• Produce and distribute monthly statements for In-House Bank (IHB) counterparties
• Process payments via TMS and banking platforms, including BACS, payroll, treasury, and ad-hoc payments
• Maintain and administer the TMS, including users, reports, dashboards, and data accuracy
• Support all treasury reporting requirements, ensuring outputs are accurate, auditable, and delivered on time
• Respond to internal and external treasury queries, including KYC requirements
• Support annual compliance programmes and internal control processes
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance reporting efficiency
• Ensure compliance with Arriva Treasury policy and regulatory requirements

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Studying towards or holding a recognised qualification (e.g. AMCT, CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in treasury or a banking environment
• Exposure to cash management, forecasting, and financial analysis

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Advanced Excel skills and good MS Office proficiency
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across teams
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of ION Reval or similar treasury systems is desirable but not essential

What You’ll Bring

• A proactive and collaborative approach to your work
• Strong focus on accuracy, control, and continuous improvement
• The ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team
• A commitment to developing your treasury knowledge and expertise

Why Arriva?

You’ll be joining a business where treasury plays a strategic role. Your work will directly support operational performance and long-term growth, while helping to drive best practices and innovation across the Group.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 19 June 2026 Arriva Group reserves the right to close this vacancy early.