Joanne Smith

Joanne Smith, currently serving as Financial Planning and Analysis Manager and Finance Business Partner at Yorkshire Housing since July 2022, has extensive experience in finance, primarily with Kirklees Council from September 1995 to June 2022. In this period, Joanne held various roles including Senior Finance Officer, where support and financial advice were provided to Property Services, and Accountant, which involved budget monitoring for the ALMO (KNH). Other positions included Finance Officer/Assistant Accountant and Finance Assistant, working extensively on Housing General Fund accounts and budget processes, as well as early experience as a Rent Control Clerk managing rent reconciliations and administration.