VOLUNTEER FINANCE NON EXEC OF CHARITY BOARD (THE FINANCIAL ARCHITECT)

WANTED: THE FINANCIAL ARCHITECT

ROLE: VOLUNTEER TREASURER (BOARD OF TRUSTEES)

LOCATION: HYBRID / LONDON

FINANCE: BLACK & WHITE BOOKS. NO GREY AREAS.

THE MISSION

URBAN YOUTH is built on transparency and agility. As we prepare to launch across London, we need a Treasurer who can build our financial scaffolding from the ground up. We don't just need someone to "keep the books"; we need a strategist who can design the systems that allow us to move fast while staying watertight.

You aren’t just counting the pennies; you are ensuring the movement has the fuel to scale.

THE GIG

• The Foundation: Setting up our initial financial controls, bank accounts, and accounting software (Xero/Quickbooks) from scratch.

• The Blueprint: Drafting our financial policies—ensuring they are lean, transparent, and fit for a modern "pop-up" model.

• The Oversight: Providing the Board with high-contrast financial reporting, ensuring every pound is working toward dismantling the postcode lottery.

• The Strategy: Advising the Managing Director and Chair on budget planning for our "Signature Event" drops and long-term sustainability.

ABOUT YOU

• The Professional: You are a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or have significant experience in financial management.

• The Builder: You love the "blank page" phase. You know how to set up systems that are scalable and secure.

• The Communicator: You can translate complex "grey" financial data into "black & white" insights for the rest of the Board.

• The Realist: You understand the constraints of a start-up charity and can help us maximise every resource we have.

THE COMMITMENT

This is a board-level role. We need a heavy lift during the Setup Phase to get the systems live, followed by quarterly board meetings and roughly 2 hours a month for oversight and reporting.

THE PERKS

• The Legacy: Be a founding member of a movement that is redefining youth work in London.

• Strategic Autonomy: You own the financial vision. You decide the tools and the processes.

• Direct Impact: Your systems ensure that every donation goes exactly where it’s needed: to the youth.

HOW TO APPLY

We need a steady hand and a sharp eye.

Reply with:

1. The Experience: A brief summary of your financial background and any prior charity/treasurer experience.

2. The Toolkit: Which accounting software or systems would you recommend for a lean, agile start-up like ours?

3. The "Why": Why do you want to ensure the financial health of the URBAN YOUTH movement?

URBAN YOUTH. FINANCE THE MOVEMENT. CHANGE THE FUTURE!!!