Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a real difference? Join Music of Life, a dynamic charity that empowers children withdisabilities through engagement in music. We are seeking a new Treasurer to join our Board.
What difference will you make?
Your expertise will ensure our finances are well managed, transparent, and sustainable. This in turnwill enable Music of Life to expand its reach and bring the joy and benefits of music-making to manymore children, young people, and their families.
What are we looking for?
Key Responsibilities- Safeguard the financial stability of the charity, including reserves, cash flow, and investments.- Develop, monitor, and strengthen financial controls, policies, and processes.- Chair the Finance & Risk Sub-Committee, providing leadership and oversight.- Oversee the work of our contracted accountant, who produces monthly management accounts.- Monitor restricted funding to ensure spending aligns with funder requirements.- Prepare clear and accessible financial reports for bi-monthly Board meetings.- Work with the CEO to create the annual budget and provide financial input to the three-yearstrategy and business plan.- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.- Prepare the statutory annual accounts and liaise with the external examiner.- Provide accurate financial information to strengthen funding applications and supportorganisational growth.About YouWe are seeking an individual who combines professional expertise with a genuine commitment tomaking a difference.- Professional accountancy qualifications and experience (ideally in small/medium organisations).- Strong financial management skills and the ability to present complex information clearly.- Knowledge of charity finance and accounting standards (SORP) – helpful but not essential.- A commitment to Music of Life's mission and the ability to contribute as an active and engagedTrustee.
What will you be doing?
The RoleAs Treasurer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of Music ofLife. Working closely with the CEO and fellow Trustees, you will oversee all financial aspects of thecharity's operations and help shape its long-term strategy. You will combine financial expertise withsound judgement and clear communication, helping the Board and CEO make confident,well-informed decisions.Your input will be crucial in supporting our ambitious growth plans—ensuring we can bring thebenefits of music-making to many more children in special needs schools across the UK. You willalso provide clear financial insight to support successful funding applications and strategicdecision-making. If this opportunity excites you, please read our Information Pack (attached) for full details of the role.To apply, send us your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you are interested in becomingTreasurer of Music of Life and what you can bring to the role. (Please note a cover letter isessential).