Resource Planning Analyst

As our next Resource Planning Analyst, you’ll support the IT & Transformation function to manage its 3rd party suppliers for both resource planning and cost management purposes. You’ll join a likeminded team in our Leeds based function (but with working from home capability).

What You'll Do

• Work with IT and Transformation Resource Managers and Project Managers to review and ensure accurate demand forecasts are in place for 3rd party suppliers, and aligned to appropriate budgetary governance and approvals.
• Support Resource Managers and Project Managers to raise appropriate statements of work with 3rd parties to cover resource requirements for projects and programmes, and BAU IT&T activity.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure resource demand and supply requirements have been met, and that appropriate month end activities are completed to ensure costs for 3rd parties are correctly accounted for and applied.
• Manage the ongoing reconciliation of financial recharge of resource costs, with exception reporting between actuals and forecasts.

Skills Required

• Resource Capacity Planning experience
• Experience of financial administrative support
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately
• Good analytical skills
• Evidence of driving continuous improvement culture
• Ability to produce tactical recommendations by applying strategic insight to the models and data produced.

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 to discuss this during the recruitment process.

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, click apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Holly Gallagher at careers@ybs.co.uk

Please note: This role will close on Monday 6th January and all applicants will be reviewed in the new year.