Why Treasury Leadership Is About More Than Technical Knowledge

What does it really take to step into a Group Treasurer role?

In this episode, Kate Randall, Group Treasurer at Balfour Beatty plc shares why treasury leadership is about far more than technical knowledge, covering confidence, decision-making, stakeholder management, bank relationships, AI and the importance of staying curious throughout your career.

Kate Randall is Group Treasurer at Balfour Beatty plc, a leading international infrastructure group operating across the UK, US and Hong Kong.

On this episode Kate shares how she found her way into treasury after an early career in finance, and how curiosity, resilience and strong mentors helped shape her progression.

She also discusses her move into the Group Treasurer role at Balfour Beatty, the leadership shift that comes with stepping up, and why treasury professionals need to build confidence, relationships and commercial judgement alongside technical skills.

This episode is a great reminder that treasury careers are rarely perfectly planned. Kate’s story shows how asking questions, taking opportunities before you feel fully ready, and learning to back yourself can shape a successful treasury leadership career.

What We Cover in This Episode:

Kate’s move from finance into treasuryEarly career setbacks and rebuilding confidenceThe role of curiosity in discovering and growing within treasuryLearning through the financial crisis and wider project rolesThe value of mentoring, sponsorship and strong role modelsStepping up from Deputy Group Treasurer to Group TreasurerWhy treasury leadership relies on influence, judgement and relationshipsAI, TMS implementation and the importance of cash forecasting at Balfour Beatty

You can connect with Kate Randall on LinkedIn.

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