Finance Director

YMCA North Tyneside; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in North Tyneside is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations and contribute to strategic governance. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and significant experience in management accounting and statutory reporting. This role demands strong leadership skills and a commitment to supporting a mission-driven organization focused on transforming lives across the North East.

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional accounting qualification.
• Required experience in management and statutory accounts preparation.
• Must be a confident user of finance databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective management of all financial operations.
• Contribute to budgets and organisational strategy.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA or ACCA)

Strong business partnering experience

Management accounting and statutory accounts preparation

Strong influencing and people leadership skills

Education

Professional accounting certification

Tools

Finance databases and reporting tools

Job description

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Director of Finance (Financial Controller)

• Location: North Tyneside
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (moving soon to a 100-80-100 model; 30 hours per week)
• Reports to: Chief Executive
• Responsible for: Finance, Management Information, Performance & Impact, Business Improvement

YMCA North Tyneside is a local Christian charity and registered social housing provider dedicated to transforming young lives. We run a diverse portfolio of services across housing, health & wellbeing, families & communities, and training & education—delivered across multiple sites in the North East and beyond.

About the Role

As Director of Finance, you will lead the effective management of all financial operations, ensuring financial stability, strong governance, and maximised use of our resources. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board, you will shape budgets, business planning, risk management and organisational strategy—helping us sustain and grow our charitable impact.

You will also play a key role in embedding and expressing the Christian ethos and values that guide YMCA North Tyneside’s mission and culture.

Strategic Leadership

• Oversee and continually develop the Organisation’s Business Plan, financial strategy and associated policies.
• Lead the Finance team and contribute to collective strategic decision-making as part of the Executive Team.
• Drive a culture of value for money and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Provide high-level advice to the Chief Executive, Treasurer, Finance Sub‑Group, Audit Committee and Board of Trustees.
• Monitor changes in policy, legislation and regulation, assessing associated risks and opportunities.
• Prepare consolidated statutory accounts for the Organisation and its trading subsidiary, ensuring a smooth external audit process.
• Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, HMRC and lender covenant requirements.
• Oversee internal and external reporting, including funder reports and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain robust internal financial controls and ensure they are tested and improved regularly.

Management Information & Planning

• Lead the preparation of high‑quality Management Information (MI) packs for the Executive Team and Board.
• Manage budgeting processes and support managers in financial literacy, planning and accountability.
• Improve and maintain systems relating to income/expenditure, payroll, pensions, purchase and sales ledgers.

Treasury, Business Development & Governance

• Support business development with financial modelling, appraisals, and contract negotiation.
• Oversee treasury management to ensure strong cash flow and responsible investment.
• Act as executive lead for the Board Sub‑Group for Finance and Audit Committee.
• Monitor restricted funds to ensure compliance with donor requirements.

Business Performance & Quality Improvement

• Ensure business information systems meet performance and impact needs.
• Use strategic intelligence to strengthen both the Finance function and wider organisation.
• Ensure customer and service user insight shapes improvement priorities.
• Deliver effective supplier and contract management to ensure best value.
• Recruit, induct, supervise and develop staff within the Finance team.
• Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and provide support to maximise potential.
• Address performance concerns appropriately and work closely with HR colleagues.
• Encourage volunteer involvement where appropriate.

Communications

• Maintain strong liaison with Executive Team colleagues and the Treasurer.
• Prepare and present reports to the Board and Committees.
• Support the organisation’s external profile in areas relating to finance and compliance.

General

• Ensure safeguarding awareness in all relevant activities.
• Undertake additional duties aligned with the organisation’s objectives and your professional capability.

🧩 The Successful Candidate

Essential Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA or ACCA)
• Strong business partnering experience with non‑finance teams
• Management accounting and statutory accounts preparation
• Broad accounting experience including management accounts and statutory reporting
• Confident user of finance databases, reporting tools and queries
• VAT regulations knowledge
• Strong influencing and people leadership skills
• Accounting under FRS102 and Housing/Charity SORP
• Supporting funding applications and business cases
• Experience of charity VAT and partial exemption calculations
• Responsible for leading a multi‑disciplinary Finance team
• Occasional use of external consultants
• Travel to YMCA North Tyneside sites may be required
• Senior managers may be contacted in emergencies out of hours
• Occasional evening/weekend commitments for meetings or events
• Standard office environment with low risk profile

This is a rare opportunity to make a significant strategic contribution to a values‑driven organisation that is transforming lives across the North East. If you’re an experienced finance leader who is motivated by purpose, excellence and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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