SignHealth is a health charity, with an inspiring, ambitious vision. They aim to grow their current turnover to £15m and beyond, continue to expand and deepen their impact, and achieve lasting system change.
We are now looking to recruit a Treasurer to join SignHealth’s Board starting in May 2025, succeeding Tania Hudson who has given outstanding service in her 6 years as a Trustee and Treasurer.
SignHealth Treasurer - Role Profile
The role of the Treasurer is to monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals on its state of financial health, in line with best charity practice. The role is voluntary, with expenses paid.
Typically, the main responsibilities and duties of the Treasurer include:
* Overseeing budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements presented to the Board
* Leading in the Board’s duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly controlled, invested and economically spent, in line with good governance and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Providing guidance on the development and implementation of financial reserves, cost management and investment policies
* Chairing the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC), which meets every quarter prior to a full Board meeting – with an emphasis on finance, governance and risk management, external audit, reserves and investments, monitoring specific financial controls and adherence to systems
* Liaising with the Director of Finance and Transformation and the Head of Finance who are responsible for producing management accounts, statutory accounts and assembling key financial reports for FARC and the Board
* Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of SignHealth
* Advising on the financial implications of SignHealth’s strategic plan and investment in growth
* Liaising with external auditors (currently Sayer Vincent) on specific issues, including the auditor’s management letter and representations to the Board
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