Finance & Business Operations Coordinator (Part-Time, Growth Role)
Terra Global Solutions Group
Reports to: Managing Director, working closely with the Group CEO and leadership team
About Us
Terra Global Solutions is an international technology group operating across the UK, USA, India, Thailand and the UAE.
We operate in aerospace, defence, GNSS, RF & microwave technologies, timing systems, and test & measurement markets.
Following recent acquisitions in the United States and India, the group is entering a strong growth phase and building the internal operational and financial infrastructure required to scale globally.
Our Culture
This is a small, globally distributed team. While this role is based in our Milton Keynes office, most collaboration takes place remotely.
We work in a high-trust, high-responsibility environment where people are expected to take ownership, work independently, and communicate clearly across time zones. Initiative, accountability, and continuous improvement are central to how we operate, and everyone is encouraged to contribute to shaping the business as it grows.
The Opportunity
We're not looking for someone to simply process invoices. We're looking for someone who wants to become a key part of building an international technology business.
This is a varied business operations role supporting the day-to-day running of a growing international group. The successful candidate will coordinate suppliers, purchasing, administration and operational activities across our international offices, while also taking ownership of finance administration for multiple group companies.
If you enjoy taking ownership, improving processes, and working across operations, administration and finance, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a hands-on SME role, ideal for someone who enjoys variety and responsibility, working closely with senior leadership in a fast-moving international business. There is strong potential for the role to develop into a broader Operations Manager / Business Operations Lead position as the business grows.
Key Responsibilities
Business Operations & Supplier Coordination
- Raise and manage purchase orders
- Maintain supplier records and documentation
- Track supplier deliveries and lead times
- Support logistics and shipping coordination
- Assist with inventory administration
- Monitor stock and highlight shortages
- Support operational tracking and reporting
- Assist with internal process improvements
Business & Administrative Support
- Support coordination between UK, USA, India, Thailand and UAE teams
- Assist with integration of newly acquired businesses
- Maintain operational action trackers
- Support company administration and documentation control
- Assist management with ad-hoc business tasks and projects
- Help improve internal systems and processes
Finance Administration
- Process supplier invoices and customer invoices
- Maintain purchase ledger and sales ledger
- Perform bank reconciliations
- Prepare supplier payment runs for approval
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
- Process employee expense claims
- Support month-end accounting activities
- Assist with VAT and financial reporting preparation
- Maintain accurate financial records across multiple group companies
- Liaise with external accountants and advisors
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience in an operations, office management, or finance administration role
- Experience using accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar)
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently
- Comfortable working in a growing SME environment
Desirable
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technology sectors
- Purchasing or procurement experience
- Inventory or MRP system experience
- Exposure to international business operations
- Experience supporting multiple companies or entities
- Experience working with external accountants
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion
- Is proactive and doesn't wait to be chased
- Enjoys problem-solving and improving processes
- Is comfortable working in a fast-changing environment
- Communicates clearly and professionally
- Enjoys variety and responsibility
- Is organised, structured, and reliable
- Wants to grow with a business long-term
Key Performance Indicators
- Purchase orders processed accurately
- Effective coordination between international teams
- Improved operational processes over time
- Accurate and timely financial records
- Supplier invoices processed efficiently
- Bank reconciliations completed on schedule
- Clear visibility of financial position across the group
- Reduction in administrative burden on senior management
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate: £16–£18 per hour
- Equivalent Full-Time Salary: £33,280 – £37,440 per annum
- Flexible part-time working (20 hours/week initially)
- Opportunity to increase hours as the business grows
- Opportunity to develop into an Operations Manager role
- Exposure to international business operations
- Work across engineering, manufacturing, technology, operations and finance functions
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making
- Entrepreneurial and fast-growing business environment
- Potential international travel opportunities
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your experience and interest in the role to:
Anthea Cosstick,
Managing Director
Email: [email protected]
Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
