Finance Business Partner Support Data 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 (£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 Business Partner Support 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. Bradford – Relocating to Leeds this Summer)

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

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

We’re looking for a talented Finance Business Partner Support Data Analyst to play a key role within our Retail Finance function. In this dynamic role, you’ll partner closely with the Finance Business Partner for our Corporate Functions including People, Health & Safety, Finance, Technology and Corporate Affairs delivering high quality analysis, insight and reporting that truly drives decision making. You’ll work hand in hand with our central Accounting & Control team, transforming complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that help budget owners understand performance and manage costs effectively.

Where you fit in:

As our Finance Business Support Data Analyst you will:

• Play a key role in month-end, partnering with the Accounting & Control team to ensure a smooth, accurate close. 
• Deliver sharp, timely variance analysis that helps leaders understand what’s driving performance. 
• Deep dive into costs to uncover trends, opportunities and risks working closely with the FBP to influence better decision making. 
• Create clear, compelling reporting packs and presentations that bring the numbers to life for leadership and budget owners. 
• Join budget meetings as a trusted voice, offering insight, challenge and support to guide effective cost management. 
• Review financial ledgers with precision, ensuring entries are accurate, compliant and correctly allocated and collaborating with Accounting & Control team to improve processes where needed. 
• Develop and enhance dashboards and reporting tools, improving visibility and empowering stakeholders with meaningful, easy to use data. 
• Champion strong governance, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. 
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across Corporate Functions and wider Finance teams becoming a go to partner for insight, support and problem solving. 

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Part qualified or qualified by experience, with a solid grounding in accounting principles. A collaborative mindset, with the flexibility to work effectively as part of a supportive, high performing team. 
• The ability to build strong networks, nurturing relationships both inside and outside Finance to get the best outcomes. 
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex financial information into clear, simple messages for non finance audiences. 
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability, paired with great attention to detail. 
• Experience using financial systems and reporting tools (e.g. SAP, BI Reporting) to produce high quality insight. 
• Advanced Excel skills, with the confidence to manipulate and interpret data efficiently. 
• A strong understanding of business processes and financial systems, enabling you to spot issues, propose improvements and add real value.

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 Accounting 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 the 2nd of April 2026 

No agencies please.