At a Glance
- Tasks: Guide financial strategy and governance for a community-focused co-operative.
- Company: A member-owned savings and loans co-operative with a strong community mission.
- Benefits: Gain valuable board-level experience and make a real impact in your community.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to community transformation and financial wellbeing.
- Why this job: Help shape financial inclusion and protect vulnerable members from predatory lending.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance, accountancy, or governance; commitment to ethical finance.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 90000 £ per year.
They are a member-owned savings and loans co-operative with £12 million in assets and a proud history dating back to 1989. Their purpose is simple but powerful: community transformation through financial wellbeing.
They help people:
- Access affordable credit and move away from payday lenders and loan sharks
- Build savings and financial resilience
- Help shape the financial future of your community
They are seeking a Volunteer Director (Finance) to join their Board and play a key role in guiding a growing, values-driven financial co-operative serving communities across Wigan, South Ribble, Warrington and Chorley. This is a governance and strategic role, not an operational one.
You will work collaboratively with fellow volunteer directors and their executive team to ensure the organisation delivers both financial resilience and social impact.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide strategic oversight of financial performance, capital strength and sustainability
- Provide guidance to budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes
- Support sound governance and regulatory compliance
- Support the execution of the Investment policy
- Offer independent judgement on financial matters
Qualifications:
- Accountancy, audit, financial management or banking experience
- Experience working within regulated financial services, mutuals, charities or co-operatives
- Commitment to ethical finance and community development
You must live or work within the Unify Credit Union common bond. This is more than a board role; it is a chance to help lead a community financial institution at a pivotal point in its development.
Directly influence financial inclusion across your local area, help protect vulnerable members from high-cost and predatory lending, and contribute to a regulated financial institution with real social purpose. Gain valuable board-level and strategic governance experience.
Most importantly, you will help ensure that local people have access to fair, affordable financial services that strengthen families and communities. If you are motivated by ethical finance, community impact, and strong governance - they would be delighted to hear from you.
Volunteer Non-Executive Finance Director in Ince employer: Profile 29
As a member-owned savings and loans co-operative, we pride ourselves on our commitment to community transformation through financial wellbeing. Joining us as a Volunteer Non-Executive Finance Director offers you the unique opportunity to influence financial inclusion and protect vulnerable members from predatory lending while gaining invaluable board-level experience in a supportive, values-driven environment. Our collaborative work culture fosters personal growth and allows you to make a meaningful impact across Wigan, South Ribble, Warrington, and Chorley.
