Head of Financial Reporting

One YMCA and its four 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 head count of c.600 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 Head of Financial Reporting is responsible for leading the financial planning, reporting, analysis & insights function, enabling a wide range of stakeholders to understand organisational performance, evaluate risks and opportunities to make sound decisions that enhance One YMCA’s ability to achieve strategic goals.

This role will develop a highly influential and effective business partnering approach, ensuring that Finance budgetary control, advisory and support services are embedded across all areas of the organisation.

The Head of Financial Reporting is a member of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team and will occasionally have access to Executive and Board levels.

We are a friendly, supportive team, and the right person will enjoy a stimulating career with us!

The Role:
• Develop and maintain long term financial strategy / business planning models, working closely with ELT and trustees.
• Lead and coordinate the financial budgeting and forecasting processes to drive sound financial planning that delivers on strategy
• Working with Group Financial Controller, lead on the production of high-insight monthly financial performance packs
• Deliver analysis and insight on new opportunities; provide options and scenarios for business decisions
• Support business leaders and managers in designing and embedding effective business processes, to ensure key operational and financial targets are achieved
• Lead and develop a small but strong team of analysts & business partners
• Contribute to the development of the Finance Department strategy and delivery plan


The Requirements:
• CCAB accountant with current membership of a financial professional body and evidence of continuous professional development (Essential)
• Substantial post-qualification experience in a large company or large charity setting (Essential)
• Well versed with leading financial planning, budgeting and forecasting cycles in a complex organisation (Essential)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop collaborative and persuasive working relationships with colleagues and external contacts (Essential)

*This is a hybrid position; however, candidates must be based in the UK and available for virtual meetings within GMT working hours and able to visit our Hatfield, Hertfordshire when needed*

Please see the attached job description for more information (this is on the careers pages on oneymca.org if you are reading this on an external website).

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 do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. 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: Weekday