Treasurer of the board

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Treasurer (Trustee) to oversee financial management and ensure the charity's financial health. The role involves preparing budgets, monitoring financial risks, and ensuring Trustees have up-to-date financial information. Ideal candidates will have strong financial management experience and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing finances or operating financial procedures is essential.
• Ability to understand and present financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and cash flow forecasts with the Scheme Manager.
• Monitor financial risks and maintain financial procedures.
• Prepare quarterly financial management reports and annual accounts.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Financial management

Financial reporting

Job description

Treasurer (Trustee)

The financial management of the charity is a shared responsibility of all the Trustees, but the Treasurer takes the lead responsibility for the ensuring that the other Trustees have the information and tools necessary to maintain a proper understanding of the charity’s finances.

Role Description The Treasurer should:

• undertake all of the main responsibilities and duties of a Trustee

• work with the Scheme Manager to prepare budgets and cash flow forecasts

• with the Senior Management Team, take the lead on monitoring financial risks and mitigations from the Risks Register

• maintain a good grasp of the charity’s financial procedures and current situation, including progress against budget and cash flow

• ensure that Trustees have up-to-date financial information

• work with the Scheme Manager to prepare quarterly financial management reports

• work with the Scheme Manager to prepare annual accounts for the Charity Commission and AGM

• with the Scheme manager, complete the annual financial checklist

• make recommendations on salary levels and increases

• review financial policies and procedures on the agreed schedule

• authorise bank payments

Person Specification The Treasurer should:

• demonstrate all of the qualities in the person specification for a trustee

• demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail

• be able to understand and present financial information simply and clearly

• have experience of managing finances or operating financial procedures