Asset Investment Analyst - Maternity Cover

Position: Asset Investment Analyst - 12 Month Maternity Cover
Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Asset Investment Analyst 12 Month Maternity Cover 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 £42,395 - £52,993 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 Asset Investment 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 (1-2 days office a week Bradford/Leeds) Work type:
Temporary - 12 Month Maternity Cover 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a Asset Investment Analyst to join the Asset Investment team within Wholesale Finance 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 Asset Investment team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Provide information, insight, and analysis to support the effective management of the Regulatory Capital Programme, playing a key role in its governance, promotion, and delivery. This includes delivering accurate, timely monthly reporting on programme performance and analysing financial and non-financial data to inform investment decisions.

Working within Finance, you will maintain visibility of risks and opportunities across all Capital sub-programmes, support regulatory reporting to Ofwat (including PCDs), and provide leadership in programme governance undertaking affordability approvals in GMS (SAP) and offering constructive challenge at project approval meetings to ensure robust decision-making. You will need a good understanding of working in a Finance environment, driving the governance, controls, and assurance required to deliver projects to time, cost, and quality targets, and contributing to the success of the Programme through informative, targeted management information and analysis.

Where you fit in:
As our Asset Investment Analyst you will:
Totex Programme Reporting and Monitoring:
Produce comprehensive Totex programme reporting across Asset Planning and Delivery functions, monitoring performance against key time, cost, and quality metrics to provide accurate and timely insights that support effective decision-making. Business Planning Reporting:
Prepare annual and cyclical business planning reports for Board approval, ensuring all programme data is robust, validated, and aligned to business planning requirements and strategic objectives. Programme Monitoring

Activities:

Support programme monitoring through the provision of clear performance reporting, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities, and delivery outcomes to support achievement of business plan commitments. Investment Support &

Risk Management:

Support investment decision-making by reviewing programme risks, affordability, and delivery impacts, ensuring the regulatory capital programme remains aligned with Ofwat requirements and organisational priorities. Gateway Approvals Support:
Provide support and challenge through gateway approval processes within SAP, ensuring robust governance, project readiness, and smooth progression of schemes into delivery. Data Reconciliation & Visibility:
Reconcile and analyse data from multiple sources across the organisation to provide clear visibility of Yorkshire Water's regulatory and investment position, engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Governance Participation:
Attend Programme…