SAP Ariba Master Data Analyst

Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

SAP Ariba Master Data Analyst 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 (£27,052 - £30,840) 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 SAP Ariba Master Data Analyst progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days! 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:

This role will initially be based in Bradford but were moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so youll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (1 office a week Bradford/Leeds) Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a SAP Ariba Master Data Analyst 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, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires 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 regions 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 Finance team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Join a team where data drives decisions and your insights make a real impact. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and improving critical business data, helping shape operational success across the organisation. Working with a range of stakeholders, you'll turn data into meaningful insights, solve business challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement, all while developing your skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.

If you're analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference through data, we'd love to hear from you. Where you fit in:
As our SAP Ariba Master Data Analyst, you will:
Play a key role in maintaining and enhancing critical master data across the organisation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability. Transform complex data into meaningful insights, identifying trends and providing recommendations that help solve real business challenges. Create, manage, and maintain master data records across key business systems, including SAP S/4

HANA and Ariba. Champion data quality by proactively identifying issues, driving improvements, and ensuring data remains fit for business use. Develop and continuously improve processes and documentation to support effective master data management. Partner with stakeholders across the business to resolve data-related challenges and deliver practical, value-driven solutions. Work collaboratively with IT and business teams to ensure data standards, governance, and system processes are aligned with organisational needs.

Produce insightful reports and analytics that support operational performance and informed decision-making. Design, develop, and maintain standard reporting solutions that provide clear visibility of business performance. Support the development of data…