Finance Manager - Fully Remote or Hybrid

Location: Main Office in Olton (B27 6PF) with some home working

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Formed through the recent merger of SJMT and YGT, we are building on over 675 years of charitable history to create a strong, forward-looking organisation with a clear and ambitious strategy for the future. With a turnover of around £8 million, MY Trust delivers a diverse range of housing, care, youth and community services. We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance and Corporate Resources to play a pivotal role in shaping our sustainability, governance and growth.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership across finance and corporate services, including financial planning, treasury, risk management, ICT and key support functions. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will help steer the organisation through its post-merger phase, ensuring robust governance, financial resilience and value for money, while enabling delivery of our long-term vision.

• Proven experience at a senior leadership level in a finance environment. Charity and or Housing Association experience is essential.
• Experience of preparing financial business plans, modelling scenarios and carrying out sensitivity analysis and stress tests.
• Track record of delivering on a range of other corporate support services such as IT, HR and Governance in addition to financial responsibilities would be an advantage.
• Experience of developing services to achieve and support strategic organisational objectives.
• Proven experience of leading teams through change, delivering consistent services with excellent results and maintaining high levels of staff engagement.
• Experience of managing investment portfolios.
• A skilled influencer and negotiator able to communicate effectively with external stakeholders, customers, colleagues and Board members to include report writing and presentations.
• Strong financial reasoning, highly numerate and IT literate.
• Up to date knowledge of all regulatory requirements including: finance, people, IT & governance.
• Knowledge of the Housing Sector and its current issues.
• Commercial awareness.
• Strategy & policy development.
• Planning and organising.
• Budget management.
• Relevant professional financial qualification and equivalent senior finance experience, with a strong understanding of governance and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to attend evening meetings and work occasional weekends.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.
• Current, valid UK driving license.
• Undertake any other duties within the spirit of this role as required by the CEO.

Starting on 31 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (increases with service), Company sick pay, Free onsite parking, Pension scheme, Life Insurance, Refer a Friend incentive scheme, Employee Assistance Programme inc. access to external support and counselling, Bright Exchange: perks and benefits from a range of retailers including well known brands, Training opportunities for professional qualifications.

MY Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. MY Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.