Finance Business Partner

Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (up to £60,000)
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 15% 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: West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working (2-3 days in the office a week – Bradford - Relocating to Leeds)

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

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 opex, capex and performance commitments. The team drive performance with insight‑led analysis and develop plans to align with our regulatory requirements. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about commercial delivery, enjoys building strong relationships across the business and is curious about trends and insight.

As our Finance Business Partner, you will:

• Provide high quality Finance Business Partnering to support effective resource planning, capacity profiling, and the optimisation of operational requirements.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, forecasts and reporting both routine and ad‑hoc to inform decision making, drive cost efficiency and support strategic workforce planning.
• Apply a sound understanding of relevant regulatory guidelines, ensuring all activities align with industry compliance requirements.
• Act as a key member of the Leadership Team, constructively challenging and collaborating with operational managers to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Lead the development of robust business plans and forecasts, clearly identifying risks, opportunities and key financial drivers.
• Provide a regulatory perspective on TOTEX performance, ensuring the business remains on track to deliver commitments set by the regulator for the price control period.
• Collaborate closely with the wider Finance Business Partnering community to address shared challenges and deliver aligned business objectives.
• Work with the Contract Management Team to support effective supply chain utilisation and ensure a TOTEX focused approach is embedded in all commercial and operational decisions.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, standards and Business Process Management principles, maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting ongoing ISO accreditation.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (or currently studying toward one), or equivalent experience within a commercial or financial environment.
• The confidence to challenge existing processes and ways of working to drive improved outcomes.
• A commitment to staying informed on key financial and non‑financial data, using insights to support effective service delivery.
• A proven ability to prioritise effectively and deliver results in fast‑paced or 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!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

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.

Closing date for this role is the 31st of March 2026

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