What is the difference between a full-time hire and an interim treasurer? In short, an interim treasury specialist has a flexible contract and changes “jobs” more often.
In today’s business environment, companies need treasury expertise that adapts to their situation. Sometimes that means filling a gap when a treasurer is on leave. Other times it’s about getting extra hands for a project, mentoring finance talent into treasury roles, or implementing the right treasury technology.
At Pecunia Treasury & Finance, we offer four ways to bring treasury expertise into your organization: Interim Support, Consultancy, Mentoring, and Technology Implementations.
1. Interim Treasury: Flexible Expertise When You Need It Most
As mentioned above, an interim treasurer operates just like a permanent one: managing liquidity, funding, and risk. All of that, but with a flexible contract.
Assignments typically last 3-12 months and cover situations like:
- Temporary replacement during leave or sickness
- Bridging a gap until a permanent hire is found
- Supporting treasury during organizational transitions
I’ve stepped into multiple interim roles where I became part of the operational team until a long-term solution was secured.
2. Treasury Consultancy: Project Support with Real ROI
Sometimes your treasury team or CFO faces a specific project but lacks the capacity to deliver it. Hiring a full-time employee isn’t always possible or efficient. That’s where consultancy steps in.
Projects often run from a few weeks to several months, tackling challenges like:
- Compliance with new treasury regulations
- FX and derivative valuation
- Treasury reporting improvements
- Bank relationship management (e.g., RAROC modeling)
As an example, we investigated embedded derivatives to comply with regulations for a semi-profit organization in Rotterdam. The project wrapped up in weeks, and the auditor accepted our conclusions in the annual report. In addition, we built a RAROC model for one client to periodically rank their banks based on return versus risk-adjusted capital. A powerful tool to rank banks and their profitability compared to their lending.
3. Treasury Mentoring: Developing Finance Talent into Treasury Leaders
Not every organization needs a full-time treasurer. Smaller firms often don’t have full-time treasurers. In such cases, controllers or CFOs handle treasury part-time. But this can stretch capacity and leave little room for deeper expertise.
A part-time, fractional (external ) treasurer or a mentorship program can close the gap and add value:
- Coaching finance professionals into treasury roles
- Supporting CFOs with treasury-specific know-how
- Sharing hands-on knowledge through regular mentoring sessions
Now, the controller/CFO has extra time for his “normal” activities, and an expert is hired for the treasury task. This can be from a couple of hours a day to several days.
For instance, I helped a real estate company with the valuation and (weekly) margin calls on their interest rate derivative portfolio, cash management optimization, treasury reporting, and ad hoc work. All within just 8 hours a week.
4. Treasury Tech Implementations: From Legacy to Leading-Edge
Treasury isn’t just about people, it’s also about the tools and systems that enable visibility and control.
At Pecunia, we help organizations implement and optimize:
- Treasury Management Systems (TMS)
- Cash flow forecasting dashboards
- Bank connectivity and reporting solutions
- Automation of payment and reconciliation processes
Treasury Scan: Quick Insight, Lasting Value
Not sure if your treasury is running optimally? A Treasury Scan is a fast, cost-effective way to identify hidden savings and risks.
- A one-day scan (if data is prepared)
- Immediate insights into weak spots
- ROI often covers the scan cost through identified savings
Many clients combine a Treasury Scan with interim support or consultancy to implement the improvements. We start with a scan to determine the quick wins or starting points.
Final Thought: Treasury Expertise, Scaled to Your Needs
Whether you need an interim treasurer, targeted project support, mentoring for your finance team, or a treasury tech upgrade, Pecunia delivers flexible solutions that fit your situation.
Treasury doesn’t have to be a bottleneck. With the right mix of people, projects, and technology, it becomes a driver of resilience, savings, and strategy.
Talk to us and discover Pecunia’s Treasury Solutions.
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