Enjoying the Podcast? Here’s More to Boost Your Treasury Career! Subscribe to the Treasury Recruitment Newsletter today and get: 📄 Instant Access to Our Latest CV/Resume Templates – Designed specifically for treasury professionals. 📊 The Treasury Salary Trends 2025 Whitepaper – Packed with the latest salary insights and benchmarks. 💼 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Treasury Profile – Stand out in your career. It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s all yours! Sign Up Here: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/newsletter/ --- In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome back Dennis Morais , now Assistant Treasurer at Valvoline Inc. , to dive into his remarkable journey since his last appearance on the show back in 2023. From tackling treasury transformations to navigating industry transitions, Dennis shares candid insights on what it takes to make a lasting impact in treasury. Dennis Morais is an accomplished treasury leader with a global career that spans corporate, consulting, and retail sectors. Currently serving as Assistant Treasurer at Valvoline, Dennis brings a wealth of experience in capital markets, treasury transformation, and leadership within complex, fast-paced environments. Key topics discussed include: Dennis’ transition from GameStop to Valvoline, where he's now spearheading treasury initiatives amid a significant company transformation. Insights into how Valvoline are implementing SAP S/4HANA and reshaping treasury operations in a retail-focused environment. Key strategies for managing banking relationships, merchant services, and cash flow in a dynamic retail setting. How Dennis leads a growing treasury team and fosters a culture of curiosity and continuous learning. The evolving role of technology, AI, and data in shaping treasury operations. The importance of intentionality, adaptability, and strategic thinking in building a successful treasury career. Key Takeaways: The importance of staying curious and embracing opportunities to learn. Whether in meetings or career decisions, being purposeful in actions can lead to meaningful contributions. Investing in people through coaching, regular communication, and fostering a questioning mindset is critical for success. Retail treasury requires a nimble approach to managing cash cycles, merchant services, and banking relationships. Effective treasury management can directly impact the bottom line through strategic handling of fees and processes. Leveraging modern ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA and AI tools ensures faster and more accurate insights into cash flow and liquidity. As treasury moves faster than ever, staying ahead of technological advancements is a must. AI and Machine Learning tools are transforming how data is processed, enabling treasurers to focus on strategic decision-making. Training the next generation to merge technical skills with strategic thinking will be pivotal. You can connect with Dennis Morais on LinkedIn. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search...
