Finance Operations Supervisor£37,000 | Near Chelmsford | Hybrid | Permanent | Full-time

Are you an experienced finance operations professional looking for a supervisory role within a dynamic, internationally connected business? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation in the financial services sector, offering a varied and commercially engaged position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, process-driven environment.

The Role

This is a broad finance operations position with genuine supervisory responsibility. You'll oversee a small team and take ownership of a range of operational finance processes that sit at the heart of the business - supporting internal departments including risk management and logistics, reviewing credit line applications, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial administration.

Accounts payable forms a key part of the function, covering invoice processing and payment runs, and candidates with a strong AP background will find their experience directly transferable. But the role is broader than AP alone - it's about managing process, supporting the business operationally, and leading a team to deliver consistently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and developing a small finance operations team
• Managing and overseeing a range of operational finance and administration processes
• Reviewing internal credit line applications for accuracy and completeness
• Supporting risk management and logistics departments with finance-related administration
• Overseeing accounts payable functions including invoice processing and payment runs
• Driving process accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement

About You

• Experience in a finance operations, transactional finance or AP environment - supervisory or senior level essential
• People management or team leadership experience, or a demonstrable readiness to step up
• Accounts payable experience is a distinct advantage and will be highly valued
• AAT Level 2 or above is beneficial but not essential - we're looking for solid practical understanding above all
• Detail-oriented, organised and confident working across multiple processes simultaneously
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships across departments

What's on Offer

• Salary of £35,000 - £37,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working after passing probationary. 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office.
• A stable, supportive team within a globally connected organisation

Excellent Benefits

• Income Protection insurance (75% of salary paid for you to 3 years. (after 6 months service)
• Life insurance - 4 times salary from day 1.
• BUPA health care (after passing probationary) and Dental Insurance
• Company sick pay - 5 days in probationary period/ 4 weeks after passing
• Personal leave - 12 hour per holiday year. After passing probationary period.
• Pension _ 5% employer. 4% employee (can opt in for salary sacrifice scheme)
• Holiday - 30 days including Bank holiday (need to work Bank holidays)
• 3 additional days holiday around your wedding.
• 3 months full pay maternity leave / 2 weeks full pay parental leave

If you're ready to take ownership of a broad finance operations function and lead a team in a commercially connected, varied role, we'd love to hear from you.