Chief Financial Officer

YMCA Trinity Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Trinity Group is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to drive the financial strategy and ensure compliance across the organization. The role requires proven expertise in financial leadership, charity finance, and excellent relationship skills. Join us in creating a positive impact in the community with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus paid day off for birthday

Competitive pay and pension scheme

DBS Check costs covered

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior financial leadership.
• Strong technical understanding of charity finance.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO.
• Lead budgeting, planning, and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance across all financial activities.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Charity Finance Understanding

Relationship-Building

Team Leadership

Job description

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About Us

At YMCA Trinity Group, we are committed to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment. We understand that the well-being and satisfaction of our staff and volunteers directly impact the quality of care and support we provide to our clients. We also value the vital contributions each individual makes in helping us achieve our mission.

The Role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial leadership?

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team. As the CFO, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial future of our organisation, driving growth, and ensuring financial stability.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a qualified senior finance professional with:

• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role
• Strong technical understanding of charity finance and compliance
• Excellent relationship-building skills with staff, auditors, trustees, and other stakeholders
• The ability to lead and mentor a high-performing finance team
• A values-led approach aligned with YMCA’s purpose and ethos

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership, advising the CEO and Board on financial direction and policy
• Lead the organisation’s budgeting, planning and reporting processes
• Ensure legal, regulatory, and statutory compliance across all financial activities
• Manage and develop the Finance Team, embedding strong processes and financial controls
• Produce annual operating plans and oversee financial KPIs
• Act as Company Secretary for YMCA Trinity Group and its subsidiaries
• Lead relationships with external auditors and financial specialists (e.g. tax, VAT, payroll)
• Maintain strong engagement with the Trustees, the FRaC Committee, and the Executive Team

Why Join Us?

• 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance, plus a paid day off for your birthday (Pro rata)
• Competitive rates of pay and company pension (NEST Scheme)
• Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Interview Dates

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 17th & Friday 18th July 2025 in Peterborough.

Contact Us

• For an informal discussion on the role, contact Jonathan Martin (contact details can be found on LinkedIn).

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Strategy/Planning, and Management

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Non-profit Organizations, and Civic and Social Organizations

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