Canonical – We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means ‘humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world’s biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world’s most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation – Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it’s the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Treasury Analyst

Location: Lagos (Globally remote)

Description

• As a Treasury Analyst, you will be a key team member of the Finance team ensuring that Canonical’s global liquidity and cash movements are managed and controlled in a manner consistent with our Treasury Policy.
• You will support the execution of approved cash management including international intercompany funding, multi-currency transactions and FX strategies while managing the financial risks associated with global operations.
• You will partner closely with Group Accounting, FP&A and other stakeholders to monitor forecasted cash needs, funding requirements and operational drivers.
• You will also contribute to treasury reporting and analysis for senior leadership, supporting decision-making with clear insights and recommendations.

What your day will look like

• Maintain controls over group cash, banking and investment activities, ensuring strong governance and policy compliance
• Execute and track treasury operations (e.g., funding movements, payments, account activity)
• Monitor liquidity and working capital needs, helping optimise cash utilisation while maintaining required buffers
• Support the company’s FX risk strategy by monitoring exposures and executing approved FX activity
• Serve as the primary point of contact for banking counterparties, overseeing the company’s banking set-up, account governance and ongoing relationship management
• Produce regular treasury reporting and ad-hoc analysis for senior management, highlighting key movements, risks, and recommendations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Treasury Policy, controls, and operational processes
• Develop and maintain detailed rolling cash flow forecasts at subsidiary and consolidated levels to optimize liquidity
• Formulate and execute approved investment strategies for surplus cash, balancing security, liquidity and yield in line with Canonical’s Treasury Policy.

What we are looking for in you

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university
• Highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility, and character
• Experience in managing funds in 20+ currencies, across multiple corporate entities
• CTP, CFA, or equivalent certification in Treasury or Analysis
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and financial modeling
• Experience with enterprise level financial management software, such as NetSuite.
• Exceptional financial and mathematical abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

Additional skills that you might also bring:

•  MBA or equivalent combination of professional experience and certifications
•  Experience with Business Intelligence reporting, CRM, and ERP systems.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.