Chief Finance Officer

• Locations

  Wolverhampton, West Midlands

• Salary

  Negotiable

• Sector

  Leadership, Leadership

• Type

  Permanent

Chief Finance Officer – Leading Strategic Growth in a Faith Based Charity

YMCA Black Country Group

Location: YMCA City Gateway Wolverhampton
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working, occasional evenings and weekends). Part-time considered.
Annual Leave: 33 days (including statutory holidays), plus up to 5 ‘service’ days pro-rata

About Us:
YMCA Black Country Group (YMCA BCG) is a diverse and inclusive group of charitable companies operating across the Black Country and South Staffordshire. We provide a wide range of services that transform communities and help young people thrive. Our services include housing, early years education, health & well-being, and community support, all underpinned by a deep commitment to our Christian ethos.

As we embark on our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, we are seeking a visionary Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to ensure the continued growth, financial sustainability, and compliance of our services. The Chief Financial Officer will play a key role in delivering integrated programmes that support young people and their communities, helping them belong, contribute, and thrive.

The Role:
Reporting directly to the CEO and the Board, the Chief Finance Officer will have strategic responsibility for YMCA BCG’s financial health and corporate governance. You will oversee our Finance, HR, and IT functions, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk management, and best-value procurement. In this role, you will work closely with other Chief Officers to lead the organisation towards its strategic goals while actively promoting the Christian values that underpin our work.

Person Specification:

• A qualified member of a recognised accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Significant experience in a senior financial leadership role, including overseeing finances, financial audits, and HR functions.
• Proven ability to manage complex financial systems.
• A strategic thinker with strong project management skills and the ability to lead organisational change.
• Personal commitment to the Christian faith, and to living and promoting the YMCA’s ethos in a professional context.
• Experience of the charity, not for profit or housing sectors would be highly desirable.

Occupational Requirement:
Due to the nature of the role, there is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, for the post holder to be a practicing Christian. This is essential to support the faith-based leadership required within the YMCA Black Country Group, in line with our mission and values.

Why Join Us?
At YMCA BCG, you will be part of a faith-led movement committed to community transformation. As Chief Financial Officer, you won’t just manage finances, you’ll shape the future of a movement that transforms lives. This is a unique opportunity to use your financial expertise and faith-drive leadership to influence strategic growth, helping young people and communities thrive.

How to Apply:
For further information, please contact our retained consultant Will Worthington on 07884 696 980. To apply, send your CV and a cover letter explaining your experience and how it aligns with the requirements of the role, as well as your commitment to the Christian ethos of the YMCA.

YMCA Black Country Group is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity, welcoming applications from all sectors of society while recognising the need for a practicing Christian in this central leadership role.

Closing Date: Monday 4^th November 2024

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