At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial oversight and ensure ACFA's sustainability and governance.
- Company: Join a dedicated charity focused on making a difference.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in finance and governance while supporting a meaningful cause.
- Other info: Flexible commitment of approximately 1 day per month with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the charity's financial health and strategic direction.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance or accounting, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Purpose of the Role
As Treasurer and Trustee, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring ACFA's financial sustainability, governance, and strategic direction. You will contribute fully to Board decision making while providing expert financial oversight and strengthening financial processes.
Specific Responsibilities - Treasurer
Lead on financial oversight, ensuring the charity remains sustainable. Oversee preparation and presentation of budgets, management accounts, and financial reports to the Board. Ensure the Board understands the financial implications of decisions. Monitor financial performance and risks, advising Trustees accordingly. Oversee financial compliance and controls, liaising with the independent examiner or auditor. Support the development and improvement of ACFA's financial processes and systems.
General Responsibilities - All Trustees
Share collective responsibility for ACFA's governance, compliance, and charitable objectives. Attend quarterly Board meetings, prepare in advance, and contribute constructively. Engage between meetings where required, including via email. Make key decisions on strategy, risk, sustainability, and reputation. Approve the annual budget, business plan, strategic priorities, and annual report and accounts. Support Trustee induction, shared learning, and training. Act in the charity's best interests with reasonable care, skill, and diligence. Uphold transparency and ethical conduct in line with the Nolan Principles and NCVO guidance. Represent ACFA externally where appropriate, in line with its mission and values.
Time Commitment
Approximately 1 day per month. Attendance at quarterly Board meetings. Chairing and participating in the Finance and Fundraising Committee.
Person Specification
Experience in finance, accounting, or financial management (qualified or by experience). Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences. Strategic thinking and sound judgement. Commitment to ACFA's mission and values. Experience of governance or charity finance (desirable but not essential).
How to Apply
Email your CV with a covering note/letter to Please put ACFA Treasurer in the subject line.
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