Business Operations Analyst in Bristol

Location: UK, or working closely within UK time-zone

Department: Operations / Finance

Employment Type: Contractor engagement

Term: 6 months (with potential of extension or permanent offer)

Intersect MBO is the member-based organization that underpins Cardano’s decentralized governance. Formed to ensure that the Cardano ecosystem remains community-led and self-sustaining, Intersect acts as both a convenor and enabler - connecting developers, Delegated Representatives (DReps), project teams, and members to shape the blockchain’s future collectively.

Through its committees, working groups, and open membership model, Intersect develops governance frameworks, coordinates ecosystem initiatives, and supports transparency across technical, strategic, and financial domains. Intersect operates independently of IOG, EMURGO, and the Cardano Foundation, while collaborating closely with them to deliver on Cardano’s long-term vision.

At its core, Intersect is about community governance in action, giving the people who build and use Cardano the power to guide its direction.

The Role

We are seeking a Business Operations Analyst to support the smooth running of Intersect’s operational and payment workflows. This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Procurement, and Delivery, ensuring supplier spend is accurate, contractually aligned, and tied to verified outcomes. The role combines financial operations with delivery assurance, offering excellent exposure to operational controls, supplier management, and governance-driven processes within a decentralised, community-led organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational and Delivery Assurance

• Validate that contractual milestones or deliverables have been completed prior to payment approval
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to confirm delivery status and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate tracking of milestone confirmations, payment status, and outstanding actions

• Review and accurately enter supplier invoices into QuickBooks
• Ensure invoices align with contracts, agreed pricing, and approval workflows
• Assist with preparing vendor payment runs (ACH/wire), ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Support month-end reconciliation of accounts payable balances
• Maintain complete and orderly records to support audit readiness

• Maintain and contribute to improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operational and payment workflows
• Support data accuracy across vendor records, contracts, and financial documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, control, and transparency in operational processes

Qualifications and Experience

Minium requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience in business operations, finance operations, accounts payable, or related role
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as QuickBooks
• Intermediate Excel (or equivalent) skills
• Understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
• Exposure to internal controls, audit support, or compliance processes
• Experience working with contracts, suppliers, or service-based vendors
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks across multiple stakeholders

Preferred:

• Understanding of cryptocurrencies, Web3, or blockchain ecosystems
• Experience working in a hybrid or distributed team environment
• Previous experience working within a start-up environment

Compensation and benefits

Intersect offers a competitive salary in the range of £40,000-£45,000 GBP. This is a remote-first position, with occasional in-person collaboration in our London workspace. As a growing scale-up, we are in the process of evolving our benefits offering to ensure it reflects our community-first values and global workforce.

Recruitment Process

Intersect’s Business Operations Analyst will be selected through a three-stage recruitment process. All interviews will be conducted remotely via Google Meets.

• Introductory Call: An initial conversation to confirm alignment and suitability for the role. You may be asked technical questions within this call to determine the right level of suitability.
• Formal Interview: A detailed interview to assess experience and fit from both technical and team perspectives. This will likely include a technical task or presentation to showcase your technical suitability for the role.
• Final Stage: A competency-based assessment and additional opportunity to ask questions.

Intersect is an equal opportunity organisation and values diversity of thought, identity, experience, and background. Please note that, at this time, we are unable to provide sponsorship.