Corporate Finance / Treasury Associate 

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: 

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (up to £70,000)
• A company car lease/allowance scheme (£2,510 cash allowance)
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary) 
• Private health care (self only)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) 
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! 
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.  
• Retail savings scheme  
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! 

Location: West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working ( 1 day in the office a week – Bradford / relocating to Leeds in Summer 2026)

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Finance / Treasury Associate to join the Corporate Finance Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. 

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Corporate Finance function is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Join our Treasury team and make an impact on financial strategy and reporting. You’ll deliver high-quality treasury and corporate finance reports, support investor communications, and provide insights that drive key decisions. This role offers variety from liquidity forecasting and process improvements to compliance and ad-hoc projects. If you’re a qualified accountant or treasury professional with strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and a proactive mindset, we’d love to hear from you.

Where you fit in:

As our Corporate Finance / Treasury Associate you will:

• Deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality corporate finance and treasury reports for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Prepare presentations on treasury activities and compliance with Treasury Policy for senior management and the Boards of Yorkshire Water Services and Kelda Holdings. 
• Produce debt investor reporting, including website content, biannual investor reports, and investor presentations. 
• Develop short- and medium-term liquidity forecasts to support corporate finance decisions. 
• Actively contribute as part of the treasury team, ensuring a best-in-class reporting service. 
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce repetitive tasks, enhance analysis, and strengthen compliance. 
• Drive continuous development of treasury reporting models and applications. 
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality reporting.
• Maintain and improve treasury reporting processes, ensuring clear and consistent documentation. 
• Support ad-hoc treasury projects, such as prospectus updates and rating agency reviews. 
• Provide cover for core Cash & Banking duties when required. 
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory obligations, including Health & Safety. 
• Provide treasury input to support delivery of the Business Plan and financial performance. 
• Promote team capability through self-development and creating opportunities for learning and growth.  

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Qualified accountant (ideally chartered) or treasury professional 
• Experience in month-end reporting, including analysis and commentary 
• Proven experience with cash flow forecasting 
• Broad business knowledge and commercial awareness 
• Ability to build, maintain, and leverage internal and external networks 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Demonstrates company values and behaviours 
• Ability to work independently, deliver high-quality outputs, and prioritise effectively to meet tight deadlines 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail  
• Good Excel skills and solid knowledge of financial modelling

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea? 

If you’ve got experience in Corporate Finance and Treasury and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.