Finance Business Partner – Corporate Functions

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

• Salary up to £60k
• 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: Bradford / Hybrid Working 

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join the Corporate Functions  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. Corporate Functions are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.  

Our corporate functions play a crucial role in enabling wider business performance, accounting for approximately 30% of the total operating cost across the business and managing significant annual capital expenditures., This function require dedicated care and support from their respective Executive leaders. We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to control the transition of accountabilities between the Group Financial Controller and the Commercial and Regulatory team. 

This focused financial leadership support is essential for the effective delivery of Yorkshire Water's strategy. This support will ensure that functional strategies are considered across the business and enables the prioritisation of enterprise value. By providing dedicated finance support, the role will facilitate consistent process and controls governance. 

Where you fit in:

As our Finance Business Partner you will

• Show expertise in day-to-day financial running of the Corporate Functions, including developing strategies to deliver more value per £ incurred.
• Have the ability to make decisions that will optimising outcomes that balance regulatory, affordability, and shareholder needs.
• Have proven experience in leading and influencing functional colleagues, including developing the finance function in line with Finance Modernisation principles.
• Be accountable for continuous and controlled improvement of processes.
• Support the delivery of commitments through active participation and leadership whilst striving for the correct outcomes and improvement
• Look beyond immediate needs to ensure a comprehensive business and AMP view, actively seeking innovative internal and external ways of working.
• Ensure we are fully compliant and in control,  by supporting the reliability and presentation of the financial statements to the Grou Financial Controller .

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• A professional accounting qualification 
• At least 2 years of experience partnering with complex organizations or working within complex business models.
• Confidence to challenging existing ways of working to deliver better outcomes.
• To keep up to date with  financial and non-financial data to develop insights that support service delivery outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage priorities effectively, demonstrating success in high-pressure environments.

You will also benefit from having:

• The ability to identify issues, analyse problems, and develop effective solutions.
• Skills in persuading and motivating others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Experience of navigating and making decisions in uncertain situations.

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’re an experienced Finance Business Partner 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.   

Accessibility 

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.

Closing Date - 9th March 2025. Just a heads-up! We might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.