Chief Financial Officer

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing group in the UK seeks a visionary CFO to drive financial strategy and innovation. The role demands strong leadership to guide Finance, Treasury, and ICT while ensuring compliance and promoting a collaborative culture. A unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on communities awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven senior-level finance leadership within the social housing sector.
• First-hand experience with regulatory bodies and sector compliance.
• Track record of leading transformational financial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive long-term financial health and strategy for YHG.
• Lead Finance, Treasury and ICT divisions.
• Ensure robust planning, budget management and risk mitigation.

Skills

Financial leadership

Transformational strategies

Stakeholder engagement

Capital raising

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Team building

Strategic mindset

Job description

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Are you ready to lead from the front and shape the financial future of one of the UK’s most forward-thinking housing groups?

Your Housing Group (YHG) is seeking a visionary and highly strategic CFO to join our Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This is more than a numbers role — we’re looking for a transformational leader who will take full accountability for our Finance, Treasury, and ICT divisions, championing innovation, performance, and impact across the Group.

The Role

As CFO, you will play a pivotal role in driving YHG’s long-term financial health, ensuring robust strategies are in place to support our ambitious growth and operational plans. You’ll work collectively with our ELT to shape the future of the Group, contributing to all strategic decisions with insight, challenge, and integrity.

This is an opportunity to:

• Provide strategic leadership across Finance, Treasury and ICT, aligning operational delivery with corporate goals.

• Lead the development and execution of financial and ICT investment strategies.

• Represent YHG externally with stakeholders, funders, regulatory bodies, and partners.

• Ensure financial strength through rigorous planning, budget management, risk mitigation, and statutory compliance.

• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across your divisions.

• Build and lead a high-performing, best-in-class finance and ICT team.

• Be a values-driven ambassador, role modelling the culture and behaviours that define YHG.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a CFO who brings:

• Proven senior-level finance leadership within the social housing sector.

• First-hand experience engaging with regulatory bodies and a clear understanding of sector compliance.

• A credible track record of leading transformational financial strategies, improving performance, and driving value.

• Expertise in capital raising — from joint ventures to bond issues and private equity.

• Demonstrable experience in advising Boards and Executives within complex, regulated environments.

• A collaborative, inclusive leadership style with a strong focus on building teams and relationships.

• Strategic mindset with the resilience to take bold decisions that shape long-term success.

Essential Qualifications:

Why Join Us?

At Your Housing Group, we’re more than a housing provider. We are a socially driven organisation passionate about creating communities where people thrive. As CFO, you’ll have the platform and support to make a genuine mark — both within the business and across the sector.

We offer a collaborative, purpose-led environment, and the chance to be part of an Executive Leadership Team committed to transformation, growth, and social impact.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of social housing, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a team where your leadership will influence not only how we work — but how we create lasting value for communities across the UK.