Treasurer, Finance Lead (Trustee)

What will you be doing?

The Treasurer plays a vital role in overseeing the financial affairs of the charity, ensuring its financial viability during a growth, and making sure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained. 

Key responsabilities
Financial Oversight and Reporting:

• Oversee the charity’s financial activities, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements, and ensuring they align with its mission and objectives
• Provide regular financial reports to the Board of Trustees, highlighting key issues, trends, and risks
• Monitor the financial performance and position of the charity, ensuring sustainability and sound management of resources
• Working with our Bookkeeper to ensure all day to day financial tasks are completed effectively

Budgeting / Strategic Planning:

• Managing the development of the annual budget in conjunction with the Finance Subcommittee
• Assisting in the creation and review of the charity’s strategic plan, providing financial insights and risk assessments
• Ensuring that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs, including ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy
• Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation

Governance / Compliance

• Leading the Finance Subcommittee and representing the decisions, recommendations, and actions of the Finance Subcommittee to the main Board of Trustees
• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations, including the Charity Commission requirements and UK financial legislation
• Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
• Ensuring that proper accounting records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place
• Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies
• Liaising with external auditors, managing the annual audit process and ensuring timely submission of annual accounts and reports
• Keeping the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
• Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the annual general meeting and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way

Risk Management

• Identifying and manage financial risks, providing the board with clear advice on risk mitigation strategies
• Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans
• Overseeing the charity’s investments and reserves policy, ensuring prudent management of funds
• Ensuring that there is no conflict between any funding or investment held and the aims and objects of the charity

Supporting the Board

• Acting as the main point of contact for financial matters, providing guidance and support to fellow trustees
• Working closely with other trustees to ensure that the board is fully informed of the charity’s financial status and has the necessary information to make sound decisions
• Contributing to the board’s overall decision-making process, offering a financial perspective on strategic matters
• Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaising with key stakeholders, including funders, regulatory bodies, trustees and volunteers on financial matters
• Representing the charity in financial negotiations and discussions as required

What are we looking for?

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• A recognised financial qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is desirable

 Experience

• Proven experience in financial management, preferably within the charity sector
• Experience of charity finance, fundraising, and payroll (inc. pension schemes and NI) is advantageous
• Experience in strategic planning and risk management

 Skills and Knowledge

• Strong financial analysis skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly, including examining financial consequences of actions
• Knowledge of charity accounting principles and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of financial governance and compliance in the charity sector

 Personal Qualities

• Commitment to the charity's mission and values
• Strong ethical standards and integrity
• Collaborative and supportive approach, with the ability to challenge constructively
• Being prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the Board (and championing them in the Finance Subcommittee, as required)
• A willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis

What difference will you make?

The Board of Trustees is made up of committed individuals who are dedicated to ParaPride’s mission. 

Your skills, experience, and passion to support the Disabled LGBTQ+ community will be invaluable as we work together to drive forward our mission of awareness, inclusion, and empowerment. 

As a Trustee, you play a vital role in ensuring that ParaPride fulfils its purpose and remains accountable to those we serve, our supporters, and the wider community. In charities without paid staff, the Treasurer may take a greater role in the day-to-day finances of the organisation. This responsibility is both a privilege and a challenge, and your contribution will strengthen our collective impact. 

Additional information

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Before you apply

Please apply via Reach Volunteering, provide your CV and covering note and/or any accessibility requirements. 

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
At ParaPride, we are committed to ensuring that all of our activities are as accessible and as inclusive as possible. These include applying for and interviewing for roles. Whilst we understand that we can never be fully accessible as everybody's needs are different, we strive to be proactive with thinking about accessibility requirements.