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What do you need to succeed in treasury beyond experience?
In this episode of Treasury Career Corner, John Jackson is on the show to discuss his impressive treasury career. John shares his thoughts on what makes a good treasury leader, what skills are most essential for new treasurers, and why it’s important to always do something you enjoy.
John recently retired as Group Treasurer of Severn Trent plc after more than 30 years in corporate treasury and banking. Highlights of his career included working in Hong Kong for Marks and Spencer and as Finance Director of the Treasury Division for Halifax Building Society during its conversion to a bank.
He is a Chartered Accountant and former council member of the ACT. John is now looking forward to enjoying more time with his family and his collection of guitars.
On the podcast, we discussed…
- How John first got started on the treasury career path
- The benefits of having banking experience in treasury
- What makes a great team leader
- Why hiring treasurers is more about enthusiasm than experience
- John’s two tips for aspiring treasurers
You can connect with John on LinkedIn.
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Earn CTP & FPAC Credits by Listening to the Podcast
Whether you’re at the gym, on your commute, or walking the dog – you can now make your podcast time count toward your professional development.
We’re thrilled to share that Treasury Career Corner podcast episodes now qualify for CTP and FPAC recertification credits through the AFP’s Independent Study category.
How It Works:
- Each episode comes with a short multiple-choice quiz
- Score 80% or higher and you’ll receive your credit confirmation
- You track and submit your credits to AFP directly – nice and simple
The longer the episode, the more credits you can earn:
- 30-minute episode = 0.6 credits
- 45-minute episode = 0.9 credits
- 60-minute episode = 1.2 credits
No filler. No fluff. Just real conversations with top treasury leaders on strategy, leadership, risk, tech, and team building - everything AFP expects at an intermediate to advanced level.
Quick Facts:
Quizzes are 8–10 multiple choice questions
You need to get at least 80% to pass
We’ll send confirmation - you log the credit with AFP
You can include this as part of your recertification record