Finance Analyst

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 £36,299 - £45,184 (band 4c)
• 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 2 extra wellness days!
• 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:  This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in September 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (2-3 days office a week – Bradford/Leeds)

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

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

Working within our Programme Management Office (PMO) you will contribute to the successful and timely delivery of projects through the provision of informative and targeted management information and analysis. 

The Programme Analyst is responsible for communicating and proactively monitoring performance across a billion-pound construction programme. As such they will require a keen eye for detail and be adept at consolidating large volumes of data into insightful analysis and reporting.

Where you fit in:

As our Finance Analyst you will

• Analyse and evaluate programme performance across a range of metrics: cost, time, quality (What is the data telling us?).
• Support senior stakeholders in interpreting data and use it to support business cases Develop and seek to continuously improve existing reporting, ensuring that all stakeholder requirements are met.
• Production and automation of Programme KPIs.
• Responsibility for data validation and identification of any areas requiring action or improvement.
• Driving and monitoring governance standards across the programme.
• The escalation of non-compliance with company governance, data management and approvals processes.
• The provision of ad-hoc analytical support as required.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
• You must be highly proficient in Office applications including Power BI. Advanced Excel skills are a must.
• Experience of compiling, assessing and communicating complex data.
• An ability to present complex information in a straightforward manner to colleagues across all levels of the organisation.
• Able to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Ability to challenge and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of supporting and embedding change, able to influence and drive the right culture and behaviours.
• An aptitude and desire to learn new competencies and skills. Not afraid to ask questions.

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience of using schedule software such as P6 or MS Project.
• Experience of working in a regulated environment.
• Experience of working with commercial financial data
• Experience of programme and project management/administration, working within a structured project management framework.
• Exposure to the end to end project lifecycle or of managing substantial parts of the project lifecycle.

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 as a Finance Analyst 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.  

Closing date – 23rd July

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.