Finance Director needed for Community Enterprise

Finance Director needed for Community Enterprise

Trustee/Governor
J101356
At a glance

Skills

  • Accountancy / Auditing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial management

Where

Chesterfield, S40 1DN
Mainly at the office

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month
2-3 hours per month

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Monkey Park is a Community Enterprise (CIC) based in the heart of Brampton, Chesterfield.

Our community hub is comprised of a community cafe, bicycle workshop, and co-working/meeting space.

What will you be doing?

Monkey Park is a 'not for profit' business and our purpose is to improve the local community by bringing people together and supporting their efforts to change the local area. We employee and pay people for jobs they do at Monkey Park and strive to make sure we're enhancing the local economy. Any profit is used to continue improving and growing the enterprise for the needs of our community.

We are seeking a Finance Director to join our Board of Directors. Our board currently comprises five dedicated volunteers from the local area, each bringing diverse skills and perspectives to guide our efforts.

As Finance Director, you will play a vital role in overseeing our financial strategy, budgeting, and ensuring Monkey Park's long-term financial sustainability.The Board of Directors meets once a month on a weekday evening. This role is voluntary, offering a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a dynamic community-focused organisation.

If you share our passion for community development and have the financial expertise to support our vision, we’d love to hear from you! We are looking for someone with:

  • Financial management expertise (e.g., budgeting, reporting, or accounting).
  • An understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by community enterprises.
  • A passion for community development and a commitment to our mission.
  • The ability to dedicate time to monthly board meetings and occasional additional tasks.

What are we looking for?

  • Financial management expertise (e.g., budgeting, reporting, or accounting).
  • An understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by community enterprises.
  • A passion for community development and a commitment to our mission.
  • The ability to dedicate time to monthly board meetings and occasional additional tasks.

What difference will you make?

As a Director, your leadership and commitment will ensure we continue to provide a vital service to the community and build a sustainable future for Monkey Park.

Before you apply

Please apply via Reach. 

Causes
  • Local / community
  • Organisation type: 
    Social enterprise

    We are not just a cafe - we're an inclusive space for the whole community.

    We provide:

    • A space where people can meet, laugh, eat
    • A space where people can talk and
    • ...