Finance Business Partner

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company in West Yorkshire is seeking a Finance Business Partner to take strategic ownership of financial performance. The role involves collaborating with leadership to ensure that every financial decision maximizes impact. Ideal candidates will hold a professional accounting qualification and have at least two years of experience in complex organizations. A hybrid working model is offered, alongside an attractive benefits package including a competitive salary and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£50,000 - £60,000)

Company car lease/allowance scheme

Annual incentive related bonus (up to 12%)

Private health care

Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)

25 days annual leave plus wellness day

Flexible working patterns

Retail savings scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (CIMA desirable).
• Bring at least 2 years' experience partnering within complex organisations or operating across intricate business models.
• Demonstrate the confidence to challenge existing ways of working and drive improvements that lead to better outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day financial performance of our Above Ground Maintenance function.
• Lead and influence across multiple functions to shape finance capability.
• Drive continuous and controlled improvement of financial processes.

Skills

Accounting qualification (CIMA desirable)

Experience in complex organizations

Ability to challenge processes

Data analysis skills

Time management

Education

Recognised professional accounting qualification

Job description

Overview

Finance Business Partner

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. We are excited to share the great reasons to join Yorkshire Water.

Location

Location: West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working (2-3 days in the office a week - Bradford; relocating to Leeds Summer 2026)

Work type

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 provide essential water and wastewater services to over 5.4 million people in the region and visitors, ensuring clean and safe drinking water and proper wastewater treatment. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan for Yorkshire’s water today, tomorrow, 24/7, 365 days a year. New environmental legislation, investment, and changing customer expectations make this an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Finance team helps plan to meet these expectations and regulators.

As a key finance partner, you will influence strategic decisions, challenge the status quo, and use data-driven insights to improve outcomes across our Corporate Functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys variety, and wants to make a real impact.

Where you fit in

As our Finance Business Partner, you will:

• Take ownership of the day-to-day financial performance of our Above Ground Maintenance function, developing smart, value-driven strategies that ensure every £ delivers maximum impact.
• Be an integrated member of the Maintenance Leadership team, ensuring correct decisions support performance and totex spend (including support areas within the leadership as well as frontline).
• Make confident, well-balanced decisions that optimise outcomes across regulatory requirements, affordability pressures, and shareholder expectations.
• Lead, influence, and partner effectively with colleagues across multiple functions, helping to shape and modernise the finance capability in line with Finance Modernisation principles.
• Drive continuous and controlled improvement of financial processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and strong governance throughout.
• Actively support the delivery of key business commitments by bringing leadership, momentum, and a focus on achieving the right outcomes and meaningful improvements.
• Look beyond immediate priorities to bring a wider business and AMP perspective, championing innovative ways of working and exploring new internal and external opportunities.
• Maintain strong compliance and control by supporting the accuracy, reliability, and clear presentation of financial statements to the Group Financial Controller.

What skills & qualifications you will need

• Hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (CIMA desirable).
• Bring at least 2 years' experience partnering within complex organisations or operating across intricate business models.
• Demonstrate the confidence to challenge existing ways of working and drive improvements that lead to better outcomes.
• Stay up to date with both financial and non-financial data, using insights to support effective service delivery and decision making.
• Show a strong ability to manage competing priorities, with a track record of performing successfully in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience) (£50,000 - £60,000)
• A company car lease/allowance scheme (cash allowance)
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 12% of annual salary)
• Private health care (self only)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% 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

Additional information

We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and support flexible working patterns and job share options where possible to help you balance work and home life. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment process. If you have accessibility needs, disability, or require adjustments, please include this information in your application.

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.

To support growth and development, colleagues are expected to have completed a minimum of two years in their current role before applying for internal opportunities. For more information, please speak to your local HR Business Partner.

No agencies please.