Finance Business Partner in Bradford, Devon

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

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 (£55,000 - £65,000)
• A company car lease/allowance scheme (£500 per month/£6,000 per year, based on full-time employment on joining the company). You can opt to sign up to the EV Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme 6 months after joining the company.
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary, increasing to 15% in the 26 to 27 performance year).
• 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 2 extra wellness days!
• 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 are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you'll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (2-3 days in the office a week and occasional travel to operational sites within the Yorkshire region).

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join the Wholesale Finance team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

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 team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Finance Business Partner team supporting Yorkshire Water to deliver their business plan across the Asset Management function. The team drive performance with insight led analysis and develop plans to align with our Regulatory Requirements.

Where you fit in: As our Finance Business Partner, you will:

• Take ownership of the day-to-day financial performance of the Asset Management function, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and insight.
• Deliver high-quality financial support across statutory, regulatory and commercial reporting, ensuring decisions are informed, robust and value focused.
• Act as a key member of the Management Team, constructively challenging and collaborating with the team to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Support the development of challenging but deliverable financial plans, balancing risk, affordability, efficiency and long-term asset performance.
• Provide financial insight to support totex decision-making, investment prioritisation and the delivery of key performance and regulatory commitments.
• Ensure strong governance and financial controls remain effective and efficient.
• Support long term investment planning and price review processes to ensure operational and investment plans submitted to Ofwat are robust, evidence based and aligned to business priorities.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (or currently studying towards one), or equivalent experience within a commercial, financial or regulatory environment.
• Bring at least 2 years experience partnering within complex organisations or operating across intricate business models.
• Industry understanding, particularly in relation to regulatory finance.
• Demonstrate the confidence to challenge existing ways of working and drive improvements that lead to better outcomes.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills.
• Experience of working with SAP would be advantageous.
• Previous experience with budgeting, rolling forecasts and financial planning cycles.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Show a strong ability to manage competing priorities, with a track record of performing successfully in fast paced, high pressure environments.

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!

If you've got experience in Finance Business Partnering 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. The closing date for this role is the 30th of July 2026. No agencies please.