Finance Supervisor

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Leeds is seeking a permanent Finance Supervisor to oversee project finances and provide commercial insight. The role involves supervising the finance team, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and partnering with project managers on budgets. The ideal candidate will have experience in a project-driven finance role and strong leadership skills. This position offers a salary of £32,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Life insurance

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role within consultancy, engineering, or construction.
• Strong understanding of project accounting and financial controls.
• Confident in reviewing fee amendments, budget changes, and invoice queries.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project finance team for accurate reporting.
• Partner with project managers on budgets and project profitability.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee project billing and revenue recognition.
• Provide analysis for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial controls

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables)

Job description

Overview

Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for a permanent Finance Supervisor to join a well-established, international business based within Leeds Centre. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting project teams and ensuring the financial performance of a diverse portfolio of projects.

As Project Finance Supervisor, this is a hands-on role where you will oversee project finances, provide commercial insight, and support decision-making across the business.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the project finance team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Partner with project managers to monitor budgets, forecasts, and project profitability.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee project billing, revenue recognition, and cost allocations.
• Provide analysis and insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead on month-end and year-end processes relating to project finances.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance role within a project-driven environment (consultancy, engineering, construction, or similar).
• Strong understanding of project accounting and financial controls.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across teams.
• A natural leader with supervisory or mentoring experience.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Organised and able to prioritise effectively, and confident in meeting deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel (lookups and pivot tables) and other relevant software.
• You can comfortably review and discuss fee amendments, budget changes, and invoice queries.

Benefits / What’s on offer?

• £32,000 per annum.
• Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 at home
• Health and wellness benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Life insurance
• Career progression