**Please note the role of Treasurer is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed**
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I am recruiting a Treasurer for a three-year term on behalf of an inspiring charity who already have an experienced, committed and fully inclusive Board of Trustees.
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Timeframes:
* CV deadline: 07/02/25
* Interviews: late February 2025
* Start date: early March 2025 in time for the March board
Time commitment:
5 Board meetings per year in London, plus attending the People, Finance & Operations Committee (4 meetings per year)
Role description:
The Treasurer will oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements, and report to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation. The Treasurer will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and are appropriate for the charity.
Principal responsibilities:
* Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts, financial statements and financial reports to the Board of Trustees after discussion with the Chief Executive
* Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs and are within the charity’s objects
* Being instrumental in the development and implementation of appropriate financial, reserves and investment policies
Experience and skills required:
* Successful experience of operating within a board in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation
* Successful experience of senior leadership in a Finance function
* Experience of mentoring / building teams in a Finance function
* Ideally you will hold a UK accredited financial qualification
* Preparedness to make unpopular recommendations to the board, and a willingness to speak their mind
* An understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Chief Executive
Please apply if you meet the above requirements and are driven by a genuine passion and commitment to support an organisation with such a meaningful mission