Auditor Team Leader

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Lead Commercial Auditor Hello! Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 4a, £54,024 - £67,530 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 Lead Commercial Auditor progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus two 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: Head Office - Buttershaw, BD6 2SZ, average of 2 days a week in office, pedning office move to Leeds (LS10) from September 1st. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Commercial Auditor to join the Commercial Assurance Contract Audit Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. 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. 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 Commercial Assurance Contract Audit Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. This role will support the delivery of the annual commercial assurance, contract audit plan, and undertake commercial contract assurance reviews, to assess compliance with commercial contract arrangements, with a view to identifying value leakage and improvement areas. In addition, you will undertake complex supplier analysis to identify any exceptions and develop a detailed understanding of the commercial arrangements, as well as undertaking trend spotting with our commercial supply with a view of identifying financial and commercial opportunities, working with key external audit partners to support the delivery of the audit plan. Where you fit in: As our Lead Commercial Auditor you will; Carry out commercial contract audits, providing assurance that costs claimed are in line with contracted terms and conditions of the agreement. Liaise with key business partners gathering intelligence of contract performance, with the objective of defining the scope and objectives, seeking sign off prior to commencing a contract audit. Undertake and perform detailed data analysis of the costs claimed to ensure they are in line with the contractual obligations including pricing schedules. Identify commercial control deficiencies, and financial wastage, highlighting any economical sustainable recommendation. Ensure that audit reports are produced accurately based on robust findings and supporting evidence. Liaise closely with the Commercial and Managers including the Capital Delivery stakeholders, to discuss progress of audits, seeking guidance and direction on investigative leads and audit findings. Work with our external audit framework partners to support the audits and help guide internal stakeholders What skills & qualifications you will need: Qualified to at last degree level in either Finance, Accounting or Quantity Surveying, or equivalent qualifications (MCIPS) Experience of leading and managing own audit plan. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of auditing principles. Knowledge and experience of the NEC4 ECC and Alliance contracts suite highly desirable Advanced MS Excel strong analytical skills identifying spend irregularities, trends, and patterns. Background or related experience in a commercial environment. Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isnt always easy! If youve got experience in Lead Commercial Auditing and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. No agencies please