Job Introduction
Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for financial planning and analysis? Do you have a passion for contributing to the growth and sustainability of communities? Then this could be the role for you!
We’re on the hunt for a dynamic, finance specialist to join us as our new Business Planning Analyst. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of affordable housing and contribute to Yorkshire Housing's strategic ambitions.
About Yorkshire Housing
You can probably already tell that we’re not your typical housing provider! With around 20,000 homes (and more in the pipeline), we’re on track with our growth plan to build 8,000 new homes across God’s own county of Yorkshire.
As one of the leading providers of affordable housing in the region, our mission is to create sustainable communities where people thrive. Our 30-Year Business Plan is the cornerstone of our strategic planning and decision-making process, ensuring that we continue to deliver high-quality housing solutions that meet the evolving needs of our residents and stakeholders.
What will I be doing?
Reporting into the Head of Treasury and Financial Planning you’ll take ownership of Yorkshire Housing’s 30-year financial plan, a critical document that guides our growth and strategic direction. You will work closely with key stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring our financial performance and liquidity position are accurately forecasted and reported. We’ve broken down some key responsibilities here:
Develop and Manage the 30-Year Financial Plan: Own and update Yorkshire Housing’s long-term financial plan, ensuring it aligns with the organisation's growth and strategic goals.
Financial Analysis and Insights: Provide insightful analysis to the Treasury Team, Finance Team, and wider business to facilitate effective decision-making. Your insights will be crucial in optimising our financial strategies.
Financial Modelling and Scenario Planning: Undertake comprehensive financial modelling, scenario planning, and option appraisal to support business performance improvements and strategic decision-making.
Support Treasury Strategy: Assist the Head of Treasury in delivering the Group’s Treasury Strategy, ensuring financial health and resilience.
Cross-team Collaboration: Liaise closely with the Treasury Analyst to ensure ongoing cash flow forecasting aligns with the 30-year plan. Identify and investigate variances to maintain financial integrity.
What do you need from me?
Professional Accounting Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
Financial Planning Experience: Demonstrable experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a similar role.
Communication: Exceptional ability to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
Analytical and Problem-solving Skills: Strong analytical skills to solve complex financial problems and provide actionable insights.
Influence and Negotiation: Ability to influence, negotiate, and challenge assumptions effectively.
Stakeholder Relationship Building: Proven track record of building and maintaining successful relationships with senior stakeholders.
Take a look at the Role Profile which has lots more details!
What’s in it for you…
This a full-time permanent role with a salary of £53,319 per annum 25 days annual leave (rising annually to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays.
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.
Our people’s health and wellbeing are one of our top priorities, 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.
Now you’re really interested?
At YH, we’re actively building a working environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where everyone can contribute their best work and be themselves. We believe difference is what makes us stronger and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role.
We know that not all candidates will meet every single requirement. If you’re experience looks a little different from what we’re looking for and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you so please apply!
If you require any additional support with your application, or have any further questions please contact our fab recruitment team via email at recruitment@yorkshirehousing.co.uk
The fine print
The closing date for applications will be 29th of August 2024, but we might close it early if we get lots of great candidates, so don’t hang around.
We’re hoping to host first stage interviews around the start of September with second stage taking place shortly after in Leeds city centre.
If you’re applying for this role internally, please inform your line manager (It’s the right thing to do!).
