Finance Operations Supervisor in Colchester

At Bulk™, we believe the gym changes everything. It makes you feel stronger, fitter and healthier. For 20 years, we’ve been developing elite sports nutrition products for every type of training. Trusted by Olympic athletes and everyday gym-goers, we help you power through training, push your limits, and achieve more.

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Operations Supervisor to join our finance team and lead the day-to-day activities of our transactional finance function. Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, you’ll oversee a team of four Accounts Assistants, supporting the smooth running of our purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking and cash management processes. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who has strong transactional finance experience, a relevant AAT qualification and previous experience supervising or leading a small team. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the team delivers accurate, timely work, supporting team development, managing workloads and identifying opportunities to improve our finance operations.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant, Accounts Supervisor or Finance Operations Team Leader looking to take the next step in their career.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Team Leadership and Development
  • Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to a team of four Accounts Assistants.
  • Monitor performance to ensure AP and AR tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines.
  • Review the quality and accuracy of postings, providing feedback and coaching where required.
  • Support the training and development of team members, helping them build their finance knowledge and confidence.
  • Conduct performance appraisals, support absence management and help team members achieve their OKRs.
  • Create a collaborative, supportive and accountable team environment.
• Finance Operations
  • Oversee the day-to-day management of the purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Complete monthly ledger reviews, identifying balances requiring investigation and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
  • Monitor weekly GRNI and Amazon tasks, reviewing KPIs and escalating performance or resource risks to the Finance Operations Manager.
  • Ensure AP and AR activities are completed accurately and in line with month-end deadlines.
  • Review weekly payment runs and support with preparation where required.
  • Oversee bank reconciliations completed by the AR team, ensuring outstanding items are investigated and resolved.
  • Support with raising ad hoc payments on HSBC when required.
  • Manage treasury-related tasks and processes, ensuring deadlines and controls are maintained.
• Cash Management and Reporting
  • Own the weekly cash forecast and present updates at weekly cash flow meetings with the Accounting, Control and Treasury Director.
  • Produce monthly functional reporting, providing insight into operational performance, workload and control risks.
  • Maintain accurate finance operations records and ensure relevant processes and controls are followed.
• Process Improvement and Systems
  • Maintain and review finance operations standard processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements to the Finance Operations Manager.
  • Support the implementation of new systems and processes, including final-stage testing and operational sign-off.
  • Ensure company policies and procedures are followed consistently.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, responding to and resolving queries in a timely manner.
  • Support the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• AAT Level 3 or above, or an equivalent relevant accounting qualification.
• Proven experience supervising, coaching or leading a small finance team.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounts or finance operations role.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and develop others.
• A proactive approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Desirable Experience

• AAT Level 4 or working towards it.
• Experience with cash forecasting, treasury processes or payment runs.
• Experience producing KPI or operational performance reporting.
• Experience improving finance processes and supporting system implementations.

WHAT ARE THE GAINS?

• Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance including a subsidised Gym Membership.
• A day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• PerkBox Subscription.
• 60% discount on all Bulk™ products.
• Flexi Start.
• Additional Annual Leave (optional).
• Teammate Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Medicash.
• A day off for Volunteering (optional).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
• Bulk™ Pantry.
• Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays).
• Summer Working Hours.

LOCATION: Colchester, UK

HYBRID: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

OUR COMMITMENT

Bulk™ is a place where employees have a voice fundamental to our success as a business. Building a diverse and inclusive team enables us to reach and connect with our global customers, from developing delicious recipes to how our brand is built and perceived. Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any protected characteristic, if you are a passionate risk-taker and eager to make a difference in sports nutrition, we want to hear from you. We know that a CV doesn’t begin to scratch the surface, and that the things that make you who you are could be a real game-changer for us. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

PRIVACY

Bulk™ takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application for this role. When you apply, we shall process your details for this vacancy only and we will not pass your details onto a third party. We may contact you by email, text or telephone about the progress of your application. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of legitimate interests.