Finance Assistant (Business Partnering)

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge? 

Then this could be the role for you! We’re looking for a passionate professional in the finance space, to join us as our new Finance Assistant (Business Partnering). This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference – supporting the business areas with budget and planning, project work and really breaking down the numbers.

We believe work is something you do, not somewhere you go so if you want to work for a company who are truly flexible and where you are valued then look no further!

About Yorkshire Housing 

Here at Yorkshire Housing our customers are at the heart of what we do – we’re not just your typical housing provider! In a nutshell we own and manage nearly 20,000 homes (and counting) across Yorkshire and our mission is to make it possible for our tenants to have a place they’re proud to call home.

We have huge growth plans and analysing our financial and business performance is pivotal to what we do, allowing us to continue to be the best we can be – that is where you come in! With your strong attention to detail you will play an important part to support the business partners and the wider business in effective decision making and improving business performance.

Want to know more about your next challenge? 

Your Role

Working within the Financial Planning and Analysis team, you’ll be responsible for undertaking financial modelling and other analysis inputting to really support that sound decision making across the organisation.

You’ll support the budgeting, forecasting and long term planning processes as required whilst developing strong internal relationships within finance and wider business.

Already feel this is the role for you? There’s much more useful information you can read in the Job Description! 

So, what do we need from you?

The answer is simple - if you are hardworking, driven and hungry for your next challenge then we would love to hear from you!

The below would also be great;  

• Highly numerate with experience of working in a finance team
• Commercially aware with an ability to solve problems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to provide meaningful business insight
• Ability to make the make the most of technology and data, including analysing large data sets
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
• Eagerness to develop own skills and adapt to change 
• Working towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g. Certified or Chartered Accountant) or completed AAT

What’s in it for you… 

We offer an excellent salary of £31,091.67 per annum for a 35-hour week plus 25 days annual leave (rising annually to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays.  

That’s not all - we offer a reward package to suit everyone. At YH, you can claim back for prescriptions, eye tests and more with our cash plan, make the most of a variety of retail discounts and take advantage of our pension scheme where we’ll match your contributions up to 9%, just to name a few.

We also promote a flexible approach to work and a real focus on your development with a number of internal and external training opportunities!

One of our biggest priorities is the wellbeing of our staff and you can make the most of our readily available wellbeing support package. This includes access to a library of free fitness classes, as well as an instant My GP service and free counselling sessions with a trained professional. 

So, now you’re really interested?  

At YH, we’re actively building a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse. We believe difference is what makes us stronger and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role.  

If you require additional support with your application, please us by email at recruitment@yorkshirehousing.co.uk.  

The fine print  

The closing date for applications will be the 21^st of Feb – don’t wait to get your application in as the role may close early!

Interviews are set to occur week commencing 26th of Feb.