Treasurer

We are looking to appoint a Treasurer to replace our current Treasurer as they step down after 4 years.

TASO is moving forward into its next phase of development and to ensure we are an effective and impactful organisation we are looking for a Treasurer who can help shape and develop us.

We are looking for someone who is a values-led financial leader from HE or any sector as we recognise the power of people who can bring a different way of thinking. Above all, our Treasurer should be passionate about what TASO is striving to achieve.

We expect the time commitment to be a day a month. This will include quarterly Board meetings, chairing our finance and risk committee and occasionally considered input into working groups.

The Role

The Treasurer's role is to oversee the charity’s financial and risk management processes; monitor the charity’s income, outgoings and cash-flow forecasting; and maintain a strategic overview of the organisation’s financial resources. 

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the Board’s duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are controlled, annual accounts are filed in a timely manner and that TASO is meeting its regulatory requirements as a charity.
• Reviewing TASO’s financial performance and overseeing planning/budgeting processes with participation of the Board and constructively challenge where required.
• Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans, maintaining the charity’s risk register, and overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process.
• Provide guidance and oversight in the development and approval of key financial policies, including reserves, cost management, and financial controls. Ensure these policies align with best practices and the organisation's strategic goals.
• To contribute to the effective leadership and governance of the organisation.
• Liaising regularly with CEO and COO making sure the Board is aware of any key financial and risk issues. 

Essential criteria

• Committed to be part of the Board for a minimum of 3 years.
• Established Financial Professional with experience of operating at a senior level.
• Financially literate with the ability to analyse and understand basic financial statements to focus on the correct areas of organisational performance.
• Good understanding of charity governance and how this applies to the role of a Board member.
• Adept with spreadsheets and financial modelling.
• Able to scrutinise operational budgets and ensure that financial assumptions are aligned with organisational and strategic aims.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.

For more information, an application pack, and details of who to contact for an informal discussion, please visit our website.