Operational Finance Reporting Specialist 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 (£31,869 - £39,360) • 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 Operational Finance Reporting Specialist progression plan • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! • Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary • 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: Buttershaw, Bradford/ Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office a week) Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for an Operational Finance Reporting Specialist to join the Finance team 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. The Operational Finance team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Are you passionate about turning data into powerful stories that drive business success? Do you thrive in a role where your analytical skills and creativity come together to influence strategic decisions? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Where you fit in: As our Operational Finance Reporting Specialist, you will: • Build reports to monitor and measure key performance metrics. • Identify reporting requirements and provide meaningful commentary to management. • Identify and drive process/system improvements through reporting analysis whilst understanding the impact on the systems and the teams within Procure to Pay and the wider business. • Complete the Payment performance reporting (statutory reporting). • Analyse reports and provide meaningful insights to management on future improvement opportunities. What skills & qualifications you will need: • Proficient in Power BI for data visualisation, reporting, and performance analysis. • Strong background in business process continuous improvement, with a focus on efficiency and innovation. • Comprehensive understanding of SAP S/4HANA, including core business modules and integration. • In-depth experience with SAP Ariba, particularly in procurement and supplier management. • Tenacious and resourceful problem-solver, able to work independently. • Commercially focused with a track record of delivering results. • Experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation tools. You will also benefit from having: • Strong, demonstrable skills with Microsoft Office Suite / Office 365 • Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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 Financial Reporting 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 4th August 2025 No agencies please. Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.