Project Business Partner - Finance

Do you enjoy a dynamic workload, relish autonomy and want to make a real impact everyday? Then this could be the opportunity for you! We have an exciting role for a Project Business Partner - Finance to bring your SME knowledge to our growing portfolio of transformation projects across YBS. No two days will be the same, and you’ll get the opportunity to partner closely with project teams utilising your project finance skills and experience.

Our team culture is built on collaboration and inclusivity. We value individuality and strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of 1 day per week (usually a Thursday), in our central Leeds office.

This is a 12-month fixed term role.

About the role

As Project Business Partner - Finance, you’ll play a key role in the future of YBS.

• You’ll do that by acting as a trusted business partner for project teams and by providing insightful analysis and advice on a wide range of projects

• Working closely with sponsors, Project Managers and Portfolio Delivery Managers you’ll be part of key project meetings and provide financial input that informs and enables successful project delivery

• You’ll be a commercial thinker and use this to improve decision making, provide constructive challenge and work with Project Managers to flag risks and mitigate them.

• All this will be underpinned by great engagement with stakeholders and finance teams, as well as always having an eye on driving improvement, improving forecasting and identifying opportunities to streamline and automate process

About you

• You’ll be a proven Finance Business Partner who can demonstrate effectively building great working relationships and influencing a wide range of key stakeholders. This’ll be coupled with great project finance experience and the ability to identify positive change and process improvements

• Underpinning this will be an accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent with prior relevant experience

• You’ll be analytical, organised and have experience of reviewing, managing and developing new financial and analytical models as well as be able to effectively identify risks/ implications

• This is a varied role, that will see you work across a wide range of projects. So, you’ll be someone who relishes a challenge and enjoys a dynamic and everchanging workload. You’ll like working with a high degree of autonomy and have experience of taking responsibility for time sensitive commercial decisions

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.

• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel on careers@ybs.co.uk

Please note applications are reviewed frequently therefore this role may close prior to the advertised closing date.