Job Description
Are you passionate about making a difference, using your technical skills collaboratively to deliver real change? If so, we may have the role for you!
We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for a Financial Modelling Manager to join our team in Financial Modelling. In this role, you’ll build and maintain Pricing and Planning models.
This is an exciting time to join the team, as the Society embarks on an ambitious growth plan. Financial Modelling will be at the heart of enabling that growth through transforming the Finance modelling landscape.
This is a hybrid role with a minimum of one day a week of onsite presence in our central Leeds office.
This is a fixed term contract – 9 months.
About the role
As Financial Modelling Manager, you will:
Design, develop and deliver new models and model redevelopments to support decision-making of the Society’s Finance & Commercial teams
Provide strong support and challenge to Analysts and Senior Analysts within the team as they perform model developments and reviews, ensuring key decisions within the development are being made appropriately and efficiently
Assume responsibility for establishing robust control and review frameworks to bring greater assurance to each stage of the model development lifecycle, reducing model risk
Demonstrate strong stakeholder management with teams across Balance Sheet Management, Finance, Treasury and Commercial to ensure that appropriate knowledge and understanding of the models and their use is in place
Work closely with Technical Lead Manager to provide the best opportunities for development and growth in the team
Manage requests from within the business for analysis and model outputs to support their activities e.g. new mortgage proposition assessments
About you
We work with many different teams across the business and at various levels of seniority which means that you’ll need to be personable, concise & assertive in how you communicate
There’ll be plenty to learn about the Society and our models, so having an appetite for learning is key
You’ll have experience of building pricing or forecasting models
The following knowledge and skills are desirable to excel but can be developed on in the role:
Good knowledge of cash flows, mortgages, savings and the finance processes within a building society or bank, and how these can be modelled
Knowledge of financial model methods and techniques, such as Return on Capital (RoC)
Experience of data manipulation using SQL (or equivalent such as R or Python) and Microsoft Excel
Experience of using balance sheet management systems, such as, QRM
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