Director of Finance

Your Place; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Your Place is seeking a Director of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team in London. The role blends strategic leadership with rigorous financial oversight to sustain growth and impact for our charity.

You will lead the Finance and IT teams, partner with the Board and senior leaders, ensure robust controls, governance and long-term planning, and drive value through sound financial management.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/ACMA with senior leadership experience.
• Experience advising Boards/Trustees in the charity sector is desirable.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's finance strategy and financial planning.
• Oversee financial governance, compliance and controls.
• Manage Finance and IT teams and provide Board-level guidance.
• Support growth through robust financial management and decision-making.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial governance

Commercial acumen

Education

ACA/ACCA/ACMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Director of Finance

London (Hybrid Working: 2 days office-based, 3 days remote)

Are you a qualified finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact?

Your Place is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead our finance strategy, oversee financial governance and compliance, and play a key role in shaping the long-term sustainability and growth of the organisation.

This is a varied and influential role that combines strategic leadership with operational oversight. You will lead our Finance and IT teams, provide expert financial guidance to the Board and senior leaders, ensure robust financial management and controls, and support the organisation's growth through sound financial planning and decision-making.

We're looking for a fully qualified ACA, ACCA or ACMA professional with senior leadership experience, strong financial and commercial acumen, and a passion for working within a values-driven organisation. Experience within the charitable sector and advising Boards or Trustees is highly desirable.

In return, you'll join a supportive organisation committed to making a real difference, where your expertise will help ensure we continue to deliver high-quality services and achieve our ambitious goals.

Interested?

We encourage you to click on the Director of Finance Pack to learn more about:

• The role and its key responsibilities
• The person specification and essential criteria
• Our benefits and ways of working
• The values that underpin everything we do at Your Place

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: Midnight, Tuesday 10 November 2026
• First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 24 November 2026
• Second Stage Interviews: Friday 4 December 2026

Join us and play a key role in building a stronger, more sustainable future for Your Place and the people we serve.