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Location
West Yorkshire – Hybrid Working (1–2 days in the office a week – Bradford / Leeds).
Job type
Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Operational Finance to join our Finance Team. In this high‑impact role you will shape financial strategy, drive process improvements and lead a talented team, ensuring excellent service for our customers and the environment.
Benefits
* Competitive salary (£77,000 depending on experience)
* Company car lease/allowance scheme (£2,510 cash allowance)
* Annual incentive bonus (up to 10% of salary)
* Private health‑care (self only)
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
* Life assurance cover of 4× pensionable salary
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day
* Retail savings scheme, cycle‑to‑work, gym memberships, and more
Responsibilities
* Lead the Operational Finance team, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Operational Finance Systems.
* Develop and lead the strategy and transformation plan for Operational Finance.
* Communicate a compelling vision for the Operational Finance function across the business.
* Influence senior stakeholders to adopt best practices and optimise finance processes.
* Collaborate with key departments to define effective solutions and drive performance improvements.
* Challenge and support operational managers to achieve outperformance.
* Oversee payment processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance.
* Lead process transformation initiatives to reduce costs and maximise returns.
* Ensure accurate and timely statutory reporting.
* Deliver a supplier payment process aligned with Yorkshire Water’s sustainable supply chain policy.
* Create and maintain financial policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance.
* Ensure robust risk management and a strong control environment.
* Manage the employee expenses system (SAP Concur) and ensure compliance with travel and expenses policy.
* Develop and execute a debt management strategy to improve recovery and reduce bad debt.
* Align financial goals and objectives with the organisation’s strategic direction.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
* Inspire, lead, and develop a high‑performing finance team.
* Secure stakeholder buy‑in for process changes and new system implementations.
* Analyse budget and vendor spend data to identify opportunities for improvement.
* Provide timely performance insights and recommendations to support decision‑making.
* Ensure adherence to company standards, policies and regulatory requirements, including ISO accreditation.
Qualifications
* Professionally qualified (e.g., CAPP, APAM, ICM or equivalent).
* Extensive experience leading a Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) and Operational Finance function.
* Proven ability to set strategic direction within P2P and Operational Finance.
* Strong influencing skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
* Demonstrated success in driving process improvements.
* Deep understanding of finance and accounting principles.
* Strong leadership skills with experience in developing high‑performing teams.
Additional Information
We support flexible working patterns and job‑share options where possible. All hires will undergo pre‑employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check and, where required, a Counter‑Terrorist or Security Check clearance. Medical assessments may be required based on the role.
We are committed to making the recruitment process accessible to everyone. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
To apply, please submit your application through the Yorkshire Water careers portal.
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