Treasurer

Age UK; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity for older people in England seeks a trustee to oversee financial governance. The role involves chairing the Finance Sub-Committee, ensuring sustainability, and providing strategic support to the CEO and Finance Director. Candidates should be qualified accountants or senior finance professionals with excellent communication skills. A commitment to enhancing the lives of older people and promoting diversity is essential. Flexibility and remote options available.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountants or experienced senior finance professionals required.
• Able to communicate financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Familiarity with charity finance, fundraising, and pension schemes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the charity's financial strategy and ensure sustainability.
• Chair Finance Sub-Committee and lead financial discussions.
• Support and challenge the CEO and Finance Director with strategic advice.

Skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee the charity's financial strategy and health , ensuring good governance and sustainability.
• Chair our Finance Sub-Committee and lead Board discussions on finance, investments, reserves, and risk.
• Support and challenge the CEO and Finance Director , providing strategic advice and guidance.
• Help drive long-term impact by ensuring robust financial planning aligns with our services for older people., Board of Trustees : Meets 4 times per year (evenings, hybrid).
• Finance Sub-Committee : Meets 4 times per year (Treasurer chairs).
• Additional availability to liaise with the Chair, CEO, and Finance Director (typically monthly).
• Attendance at the Annual General Meeting and Annual Away Day .

Total commitment : approx. 6-8 days annually with flexibility and remote options.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountants (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or experienced senior finance professionals.
• Excellent financial acumen with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Some experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes.
• Interest in good governance and strategy and effective teamwork.
• Commitment to improving the lives of older people and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience as a trustee is helpful but not essential - support and induction will be provided.