Financial Operations Executive

Compare The Market; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compare The Market is seeking a Financial Operations Executive on a 12-month fixed-term contract in hybrid Peterborough. You will manage partner invoicing, supplier payments, expenses, treasury and cash management, ensuring accurate processing and adherence to internal controls.

You will collaborate with the Finance team and external stakeholders, handle complex queries and contribute to process improvements, month-end close, and reconciliations to strengthen financial records and reporting.

Qualifications

• Collaborative team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Confident user of finance systems such as Workday, Concur, and online banking platforms.
• Strong communicator with effective stakeholder management.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial control processes.
• Experience of improving processes, systems & outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process a range of financial transactions accurately and efficiently (e.g. partner invoicing, supplier management, treasury & cash management or expenses).
• Support the wider Financial Operations team by flexing across processes as needed, ensuring service continuity.
• Manage escalations and non-standard queries from the business, partners or suppliers, working cross-functionally to ensure timely resolution.
• Demonstrate relevant systems knowledge to support accurate & timely processing, reporting and reconciliation.
• Contribute to a robust month-end close by completing tasks to timelines and maintaining records integrity.
• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, partner statements and supplier statements, resolving variances.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records for audits and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to drive efficiency.
• Identify training needs and support the business in using systems per controls.

Skills

Finance systems

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel

Tools

Workday

Concur

Online banking platforms

Job description

Financial Operations Executive - 12m FTC

Function: Finance
Location: Hybrid, Peterborough

Curious about what's next?
So are we. Join Compare the Market and help to make financial decision making a breeze for millions.

At Compare the Market, we're a purpose-driven business powered by tech and AI. We're building high-performing, results-driven teams with the skills, mindset, and ambition to deliver outcomes at pace. Every role here plays a part in driving our mission forward, and we create an environment where you can bring your authentic self, grow a truly characterful career, and see the direct impact of your work on the lives of our customers.

We've carved a meerkat-shaped niche and we're looking for ambitious, curious thinkers who thrive in a fast-moving, high-impact environment. If you love accountability, embrace challenge, and want to make a real difference, you'll fit right in.

We'd love you to be part of our journey.
As Financial Operations Executive you'll play a key role in core operational finance processes across partner invoicing and collections, supplier payments, expenses, treasury, and cash management. You'll work closely with Finance, the wider business, and external stakeholders. This role ensures transactions are processed accurately, controls are followed, and issues are resolved promptly. In addition to day-to-day processing, the role supports the integrity of financial records, manages more complex queries and reconciliations, and contributes to process improvement initiatives.

Some of the great things you'll be doing:

• Process a range of financial transactions accurately and efficiently (e.g. partner invoicing, supplier management, treasury & cash management or expenses), ensuring accurate and timely processing in line with internal policies and controls.

• Support the wider Financial Operations team by flexing across processes as needed, ensuring service continuity and a joined-up approach.

• Manage escalations and non-standard queries from the business, partners or suppliers, working cross-functionally as needed to ensure timely resolution.

• Demonstrate relevant systems knowledge to support accurate & timely processing, reporting and reconciliation.

• Contribute to a robust month-end close by completing assigned tasks to agreed timelines, ensuring integrity of financial records.

• Perform key reconciliations within your area, including bank accounts, partner statements, and supplier statements, investigating and resolving variances.

• Maintain accurate and organised financial records for audit and compliance purposes.

• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within the function to support implementation of more efficient, scalable processes.

• Proactively identify training needs, share best practices, and support the business in understanding and confidently using the systems in line with expected processes and controls.

What we'd like to see from you:

• Collaborative team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Confident user of finance systems such as Workday, Concur, and online banking platforms.
• Strong communicator with effective stakeholder management.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial control processes.
• Experience of improving processes, systems & outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good Excel and analytical skills.

Why Compare the Market?

We're a business built for pace and performance. Here, you'll be encouraged to think differently, act boldly, and deliver brilliantly in a culture that values results and rewards progress.

We believe diverse teams make better decisions, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive.

If you're ready to stretch yourself, raise the bar, and grow with a team that's serious about performance, innovation, and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.