Lead Commercial Auditor

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.

Lead Commercial Auditor

• Carry out commercial contract audits, providing assurance that costs claimed are in line with contracted terms and conditions of the agreement.
• 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.
• Work with our external audit framework partners to support the audits and help guide internal stakeholders
• 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.
• Effectively use fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular area of specialisation.
• 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.

If you’ve got experience in 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.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. 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.

• 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.
• Process and detail orientated, with the tenacity to independently solve problems.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of auditing principles.
• Advanced MS Excel – strong analytical skills identifying spend irregularities, trends, and patterns.
• Knowledge and experience of the NEC4 ECC and Alliance contracts suite highly desirable
• Background or related experience in a commercial environment.
• The ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels in the organisation.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s 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 isn’t always easy!

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
• Development opportunities in line with the Lead Commercial Auditor progression plan
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 4a, (£51,821 - £64,777)