Vacancy - Turning Lives Around Finance Director

WYCAS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Leeds is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial operations and join the Senior Leadership Team. The role requires a qualified accountant with experience in strategic and operational financial management. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension contributions, and access to employee assistance programs. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to influence the direction of the organization while supporting vulnerable communities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Pension: 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution

Free 24/7 employee assistance programme

Free eye tests

Entitlement to Blue-Light Discount

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic and operational financial management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in the housing sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations such as organisational budgeting, payroll, and cash-flow management.
• Join the Senior Leadership Team to influence the organization's direction.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and governance standards.

Skills

Financial planning

Compliance with financial regulations

Leadership

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Vacancy - Turning Lives Around Finance Director. Closing Date: 6th October 2025.

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Salary: £75,000 per annum
Location: Photon House, Percy Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 1EL
Accountable To: Chief Executive
Responsible For: Finance Team Leader, IT Manager, Properties Senior Manager

About Turning Lives Around

Turning Lives Around is a charity that operates multiple supported housing schemes for adults and young people (aged 16-25) experiencing multiple complex disadvantages. As Finance Director, you will be joining the organisation at an exciting time of development, as we have recently received our first Ofsted inspection for our young people's service, and are currently in the process of applying for status as a Registered Provider of Social Housing.

Responsibilities

• Have a strategic approach to financial planning and use it to oversee operations such as organisational budgeting, payroll, cash-flow management, and statutory reporting.
• Have experience of adhering to compliance with financial regulations and governance standards.
• Are a driven leader who can join our Senior Leadership Team to take a meaningful role in the direction of Turning Lives Around

Person Specification / Qualifications

We are looking for a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience in strategic and operational financial management. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience in the housing sector is desirable.

Why join the team?

The wellbeing of our colleagues is paramount at Turning Lives Around. You will benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave
• Pension: 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
• Free 24/7 employee assistance programme, including access to counselling
• The opportunity to join employee forums, including inclusion and diversity, wellbeing and trauma-informed practice
• Free eye tests
• Entitlement to Blue-Light Discount

If you'd like to find out more about the role, please contact Steve Hoey, Chief Executive, at to ask questions or arrange a call.

An application pack can be downloaded from our website at:

Turning Lives Around (TLA) is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, young people and adults. TLA will take all reasonable steps to promote safe practice and protect children, young people and adults from harm, abuse and exploitation.

Any appointment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.