Treasury Accelerate fast tracks knowledge sharing, learning opportunities and experience
Published: Mar 2026
Treasury Accelerate is an exclusive programme created in collaboration with J.P. Morgan Payments and Treasury Today Group. Bringing together emerging treasury professionals to join a community that focuses on career progression and skills development with the aim of nurturing and fostering future treasury talent. The Treasury Accelerate community offers people at the beginning of their career the opportunity to join panel sessions and workshops on topics ranging from the technicalities of a TMS to digital currencies. The programme also brings insights from experienced treasurers to help people further down the career ladder learn from their expertise and build their network. In the next in our series of spotlight articles where junior treasury professionals share their experiences, we hear from Finn Semmler, Treasury Analyst at Ithaca Energy.
Finn Semmler
Treasury Analyst
Ithaca Energy is a leading independent oil and gas operator in the North Sea that was founded in 2004. With stakes in six of the ten largest fields in the UK North Sea and two of the largest developments, Rosebank and Cambo, the company plays a pivotal role in meeting the current and future energy needs of the UK.
What has been the most valuable lesson from the Treasury Accelerate programme so far?
One of the most impactful aspects of the Treasury Accelerate programme has been the exposure to a broad range of treasury disciplines and perspectives, combined with the opportunity to learn directly from experienced practitioners across the industry. Equally valuable has been the cohort experience – learning alongside peers at similar stages in their careers has encouraged knowledge-sharing and challenged me to think more critically about my own approach. Overall, the programme has increased my confidence, broadened my commercial awareness and helped me develop a more holistic view of treasury’s role within the wider finance function.
Looking back on your career so far, what achievement or milestone are you most proud of, and how has it helped shape your professional journey?
One of the achievements I am most proud of is the progress I have made in building a solid foundation within treasury while continuing to develop my technical and professional skillset. Taking on new responsibilities and navigating increasingly complex challenges has helped me grow both technically and personally. This milestone has reinforced the importance of continuous learning and adaptability, and it has shaped my professional journey by motivating me to seek out development opportunities, such as the Treasury Accelerate programme, that allow me to expand my knowledge and contribute more effectively to my organisation.
How is your line manager supporting your inclusion in the Treasury Accelerate Programme?
My line manager has been very supportive of my participation in the Treasury Accelerate programme, recognising the long-term value it brings to my development. This support has included allowing time/resources for me travel from Aberdeen to London to attend the live session and encouraging me to share insights and learnings within the team.
The Treasury Accelerate initiative in collaboration with J.P. Morgan Payments and Treasury Today Group invites people new to treasury to join a community focused on nurturing and fostering future treasury talent. Consisting of panel sessions, workshops, networking sessions and spotlight profiles to help junior treasurers learn from industry experts and build their network.
