About the role
The Trustee and Honorary Treasurer will serve as a key strategic leader on the charity's Board, offering expert oversight and independent judgement to support robust financial management and organisational governance. The role is instrumental to ensuring the charity's financial sustainability amidst a complex operating environment, and requires active collaboration with senior leadership, board committees and a broad range of stakeholders.
Candidates must demonstrate deep commitment to the charity's mission and significant experience in financial leadership.
Key responsibilities
Governance and strategic leadership
* Actively participate in Board meetings and relevant Board committee meetings (e.g. Risk & Audit), providing objective advice on strategic direction, performance and resources.
* Work with the Chair, Chief Executive and other trustees to ensure the charity maintains the highest standards of governance, complies with all relevant laws and regulations and delivers on its mission.
* Contribute to the development, scrutiny and approval of organisational strategies, major projects and investment decisions, ensuring alignment with long-term goals.
* Champion the charity's values, diversity and inclusion and ethical standards at all times.
Financial oversight and stewardship
* Lead the Board's oversight of all financial matters, including reserves and investment portfolios.
* Oversee robust financial controls, risk management frameworks and reporting systems.
* Brief and advise the Board on financial compliance and reporting.
* Oversee the preparation and Board approval of annual statutory accounts and budgets, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g. SORP for charities), regulatory requirements and best practice.
* Liaise with external auditors and oversee the annual audit process, ensuring any key findings are appropriately addressed.
Organisational support
* Act as a sounding board and provide advice to Chief Executive and financial management as regards financial compliance and developments.