Trustee with Financial experience

As a member of the Board of Trustees and Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, the Trustee will have the expertise to ensure the strategic oversight of Foothold’s finances and to support appropriate decisions and good governance by the Board. This includes:

·     overseeing and presenting budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements;

·     providing advice and information to the Trustees on their financial responsibilities;

·     leading in the Board’s duty to ensure that proper accounting records are kept and financial resources are properly managed, controlled and invested, in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements;

·     acting as the link between the Trustees and the management on financial matters;

·     keeping under review the effectiveness of all internal control systems, including financial operational and compliance controls;

·     liaising through the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee with staff, including CEO and Head of Business and Volunteering and with Foothold’s accountants and independent auditor.