Finance Controller

One YMCA and its subsidiaries provide a range of social housing, sports, health & wellbeing, children’s services, youth work and community services within Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire for the benefit of local people and communities. With a turnover exceeding £26 million and c.450 staff and volunteers, we are committed to making a difference in the local area through the services we deliver and the partner organisations we work with.
The charity has grown substantially in the past five years and continues to have big ambitions for the future.

The Finance function is undergoing a period of transformation, with a new leadership team being created to develop and deliver a high-performance service that supports the organisation in meeting its strategic objectives and business plans. The role of Group Financial Controller is responsible for providing ultimate leadership and management oversight of all accounting, control, taxation, treasury and statutory reporting matters for the One YMCA Group.

This role will develop a highly efficient and effective team that provides exceptional transactional services, develops and maintains risk assessed controls framework, and technical expertise and advisory.

The role:
• Ultimate responsibility for all aspects of financial accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable and the effective processing of the group’s income and expenditure for all group entities
• Take lead on ensuring tax compliance for the Group ensuring accurate VAT coding
• Anticipate the impact to One YMCA of internal, external and legislative changes, ensuring recommended changes to policy, processes and practice are planned and implemented
• Contribute to the production of statutory annual accounts for all group entities and consolidation, ensuring all financial activities are compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to ad-hoc compliance requirements arising from other business areas e.g. the Regulator of Social Housing, local authorities, donors, lenders etc.
• Offer professional judgement on financial matters and advise on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions
• Build a culture of continuous improvement, promoting the use of best practice within and outside the Finance team



Person Specification:
• CCAB accountant (ACA preferred) with current membership of a financial professional body and evidence of continuous professional development
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulatory frameworks, including charity reporting
• Substantial post qualification experience in professional services or a large group setting, which must include significant experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or equivalent
• Experienced in leading and line-managing a team in a finance department


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At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities

This is a  Full Time role. 
Hours per week:  37.5
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm