SAP Ariba Master Data Analyst in Bradford

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£27,052 - £30,840), 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 SAP Ariba Master Data Analyst progression plan, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days, life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary, and a great benefits package including 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 are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (1 office a week Bradford/Leeds).

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a SAP Ariba Master Data Analyst to join the Finance team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

What we do: We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, ensuring that over 5.4 million people living in the region can rely on our services. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow, 24/7, 365 days a year.

Where you fit in: As our SAP Ariba Master Data Analyst, you will:

• Play a key role in maintaining and enhancing critical master data across the organisation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Transform complex data into meaningful insights, identifying trends and providing recommendations that help solve real business challenges.
• Create, manage, and maintain master data records across key business systems, including SAP S/4HANA and Ariba.
• Champion data quality by proactively identifying issues, driving improvements, and ensuring data remains fit for business use.
• Develop and continuously improve processes and documentation to support effective master data management.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to resolve data-related challenges and deliver practical, value-driven solutions.
• Work collaboratively with IT and business teams to ensure data standards, governance, and system processes are aligned with organisational needs.
• Produce insightful reports and analytics that support operational performance and informed decision-making.
• Design, develop, and maintain standard reporting solutions that provide clear visibility of business performance.
• Support the development of data models and databases that enable efficient reporting and analysis.
• Contribute to the implementation of data standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the business.
• Lead data cleansing and archiving activities, ensuring systems remain efficient and free from outdated or duplicate information.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to understand business requirements and define the data needed to support key objectives.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting and analytical requests, delivering timely and accurate information to stakeholders.
• Take ownership of key data sets, including customer, supplier, procurement, catalogue, material, and contract data.
• Use data-driven insights to influence decision-making, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the achievement of business goals.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical and curious, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Process-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Resilient and tenacious, with the confidence to investigate and resolve challenges.
• Passionate about using data and insights to support business success.

Desirable:

• Experience or studies in Finance, Human Resources, Information Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• Experience working with large data sets, reporting, or business systems.

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.

If you’ve got experience in Master Data 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.

Closing date for this role is the 16 of August 2026.

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.

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.

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.