Ryan Clark

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: ryan.clark@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: ryanclarktreasury

Summary

Led treasury operations and financial control for over 10 years, optimizing cash flow and enhancing financial reporting accuracy for multinational corporations. Successfully managed FX exposure and implemented robust internal controls, improving compliance and reducing financial risk.

Proven track record in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, consistently delivering actionable insights that supported executive decision-making and drove profitability.

Experience

Head of Treasury Operations, AIB Group -- Dublin, Ireland

July 2019 – present

• Managed a €50bn+ treasury portfolio, overseeing liquidity management, funding strategies, and investment activities.

• Reduced interest rate exposure by 15% through strategic hedging instruments and market analysis.

• Implemented a new treasury management system, enhancing real-time cash visibility and reducing manual reporting by 30%.

• Negotiated and secured €2bn in syndicated loans and bond issuances, diversifying funding sources and optimizing cost of capital.

Senior Financial Controller, Paddy Power Betfair (now Flutter Entertainment) -- Dublin, Ireland

Mar 2015 – June 2019

• Oversaw financial controls and reporting for European operations with annual revenues exceeding €1.5bn.

• Streamlined month-end and year-end close processes, reducing reporting time by 20% while maintaining accuracy.

• Developed and monitored key financial performance indicators (KPIs), providing critical insights to senior management for operational improvements.

• Managed a team of 8 financial analysts, fostering continuous professional development and high-performance culture.

Treasury & Risk Consultant, Grant Thornton Ireland -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2011 – Feb 2015

• Advised clients on treasury best practices, cash flow forecasting, and foreign exchange risk management.

• Conducted financial due diligence for M&A transactions, identifying key financial risks and opportunities.

• Assisted in the implementation of IFRS 9 and other regulatory compliance frameworks for financial institutions.

• Developed financial models for valuation and strategic planning, supporting clients in capital allocation decisions.

Education

University College Dublin, MSc in MSc in Quantitative Finance -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2010 – Aug 2011

Trinity College Dublin, B.A. in B.A. in Business and Economics -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2007 – June 2010

Skills

Treasury Management: Liquidity Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, FX Risk Management, Debt Management, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Treasury Systems (e.g., SAP Treasury)

Financial Control & Reporting: IFRS, GAAP, Financial Statement Preparation, Budgeting & Forecasting, Internal Controls, Audit Management, Variance Analysis, Management Reporting

Risk Management: Market Risk, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Hedging Strategies, Regulatory Compliance (e.g., MiFID II, Basel III)

Technical Skills: SAP FICO, Bloomberg Terminal, Reuters Eikon, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI, SQL

Leadership & Soft Skills: Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Financial Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Negotiation