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Mastering the Automotive Treasury Landscape with Linda Dixon

Mastering the Automotive Treasury Landscape with Linda Dixon

FromThe Treasury Career Corner


Mastering the Automotive Treasury Landscape with Linda Dixon

FromThe Treasury Career Corner

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Oct 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Join us on this week's Treasury Career Corner podcast as we explore Linda Dixon's exciting career journey from the early discovery of her passion for finance and treasury to her current role as Director of Treasury at Multimatic, Inc.Linda began her career with Barrick Gold Corporation as an Accountant but was soon drawn into the company’s sophisticated worldwide operation as a Treasury Analyst. Since then, Linda has had increasingly senior roles with some of Canada’s largest multinationals including; Aecon Group, Brookfield Asset Management, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada (RSA, now a member of Intact Financial), Siemens Canada and Rogers Communications Inc. She is now with Multimatic Inc., a privately held global enterprise supplying components, systems, and engineering services to the automotive industry.Linda graduated from the University of Toronto with a major in Economics. She is also a Chartered Professional Accountant, a Certified Treasury Professional and a Canadian Risk Manager. On the episode we cover a number of different topics such as managing cash flows, building relationships with bankers, navigating regulations and fraud prevention, and adapting to industry changes.Listeners can expect to gain insights into treasury management in the automotive industry, the importance of continuous learning, the value of networking, and the challenges and opportunities in treasury.On the podcast we discuss…Linda's early discovery and passion for numbers and finance       Her transition from a career in finance and accounting to treasury         The challenges of dealing with treasury in a diverse business environmentThe benefits and learning experiences she gained from contract roles in differing industriesHandling treasury and investments in the highly regulated insurance industryNavigating the Covid-19 challenges during her roles at RSA Canada       Treasury challenges in the automotive manufacturing sectorThe importance of building strong internal and external relationshipsWhy fraud is a top concern for treasurers and educating organizations about risks is essential    Why you should embrace challenges and seize opportunities to learn and grow professionallyThe value of networking in building confidence and opening doors Why engaging with professional organizations like the AFP can provide further opportunitiesYou can connect with Linda Dixon 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 for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to...
Released:
Oct 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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In this weekly podcast I interview Treasury professionals from across the globe about their treasury careers. I talk to them about their roles, how they built their careers, where they are now and where do they see both themselves and the treasury profession developing. Other areas we talk about include; -Career highlights and lowlights -Where they got their big break -What they see as key to their success -Where do their careers go from here? -What do they see as the future of the Treasury profession As a treasury recruitment company, we also explore treasury talent issues and what they believe is the future for treasury profession?