Finance Analyst – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

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 (£43,555 - £54,443) 
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Finance Analyst progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! 
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• 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 (2-3 days in the office a week – Bradford – Relocating to Leeds)

Work type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join the Finance 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 Finance function is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.  

This role sits within our Developer Services team, who deliver the essential water and wastewater infrastructure for new developments. We work with developers and planners to install new water connections, build sewers, divert existing pipes and provide expert pre planning advice to ensure every project meets regulatory standards. It’s a fast paced, varied environment where your insights will help support smarter decisions and successful outcomes for our customers and communities.

Where you fit in:

As our Finance Analyst you will:

• Drive meaningful business performance by turning data into clear, actionable insights that empower our Finance Business Partners to make informed, strategic decisions. 
• Own key reporting and forecasting activities for Service Operations and Developer Services, ensuring leaders have the intelligence they need to steer the business effectively. 
• Dig into our financial and enterprise systems to extract accurate, timely data that directly supports our commercial and financial goals. 
• Partner with Developer Services leadership and transformation teams, playing a hands on role in shaping improvements and supporting change initiatives. 
• Analyse complex income and cost data, transforming it into simple, compelling recommendations that guide high impact strategic decisions. 
• Champion continuous improvement, enhancing processes and ensuring they’re efficient, consistent, and well controlled across the function.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Ideally professionally qualified, studying towards qualification, or experienced in a relevant commercial finance discipline. 
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver in fast paced, high pressure environments. 
• Previous experience leading finance projects and using data insights to influence and improve performance. 
• Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel and experience with SAP, Power BI or similar tools for data visualisation, dashboards and automated reporting. 
• Excellent communication skills and strong numeracy. 
• A solid understanding of process control, governance and compliance.

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 Finance Insights and Analysis 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.

Closing date for this role is 27th March 2026

No agencies please.