Trustee Treasurer

A key role within any charity, the Treasurer will play a vital role in ensuring we are compliant, responsible with our limited means and sustainable.  Our current Treasurer will remain in post in a shadowing capacity to build the successful candidate's knowledge and confidence. Candidates for this post should be able to commit up to 15 days a year to support the Senior Leadership Team & Chair of the board.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Ensure effective governance of the Charity’s financial affairs including compliance with all legal requirements and maintaining an effective framework of internal controls

·       Chair the Finance and Risk subcommittee

·       Report to and advise the board on financial matters and risk management to ensure sound decision-making

·       Support the senior leadership team on budgeting, management of reserves and investment policy

·       Work with the senior leadership team, professional advisors and auditors to oversee the preparation and scrutiny of       annual accounts, including assisting in drafting the Trustees’ report

·       Work closely with the Chair (likely through monthly 1:1 virtual meetings) to maintain a clear understanding of the organisation’s financial health

·       Deputise for the Chair if necessary

·       Authorise payroll, payments and other financial transactions in accordance with Brightside’s internal control policies

·       Attend monthly 1:1 virtual meetings with Brightside’s outsourced finance function

·       Comply with all the statutory duties of a trustee, be an active member of the board and other subcommittees as required

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Key to success in the role is the following:

·       Qualified accountant, or similar

·       Leadership experience within a financial team

·       Excellent communication skills, to convey financial information to non-specialist board members both in meetings and in writing

·       Commercial acumen

·       Demonstrable experience of budget setting in the context of an evolving strategy

·       Demonstrable experience of managing diverse opinions

·       Passionate about social equality and the power of mentoring

·       Committed to helping young people succeed

Desirable:

·       Knowledge and experience of charity governance

·       Knowledge of charity accounting

·       Understanding of the social mobility sector and related geo-political climate

·       Widely networked in a sector relevant to our work

·       Experience of charity fundraising

·       Lived experience related to our mission.