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Employer pension contribution 25 days holiday FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 10 days per annum) Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program with Health Assured Refer a friend scheme 50% discount on nursery fees Day camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor Cycle to work schemeCharity Introduction YMCA Fairthorne Group’s charitable vision is for Children and Young people to be empowered to realise their potential. As a community-based charity working across Hampshire and Isle of Wight we achieve our vision by partnering with communities so that all children, young people, and families can Belong, Contribute and Thrive. We operate 6 high quality Early Years settings, where all children who attend our settings have the very best start in life due to our exciting curriculum, engaged staff and inclusive practices. We support young people between the ages of 18 and 30 who are at risk of homelessness, allowing them to realise their true potential from foundations set in our supported housing and youthwork. In addition, we also provide much needed community facilities, including an outdoor education centre in the wider Southampton area. Job Purpose The Chief Financial Officer is a key strategic partner to the CEO and a central member of the Executive Leadership Team, helping to ensure the Group’s long-term financial sustainability, resilience and growth. This sits across five key priorities:Growth and income diversification Transformation Digitisation Systems change Leadership and people managementThe CFO will support these priorities and shape organisational strategy through clear financial insight, sound risk management, and strong governance and assurance. The role carries executive responsibility for finance, IT, facilities, governance, risk, data protection and organisational assurance. Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesStrategic leadership Financial strategy, planning and performance Governance, legal, risk and assurance Financial control, reporting and compliance Leadership, people and cultureQualifications and ExperienceFully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Significant senior financial leadership experience, ideally across multi-site operations (Early Years/Youth Services/Housing/Charity or not-for-profit) Proven executive-level experience influencing strategy and Board decision-making Strong commercial and financial acumen, balancing mission with sustainabilityPersonal AttributesGenuine enthusiasm for the charity’s work Strategic thinker with confidence to provide constructive challenge Excellent communicator, able to translate complex financial information clearly Calm, resilient and agile, thriving in a fast-paced environment Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teamsSuccessful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities charity with commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. #J-18808-Ljbffr