Trustee - Finance lead

Ethiopiaid is a small international fundraising charity based in Bath, UK. It is one of four Ethiopiaid’s that shares a global strategy, vision, and mission. The other Ethiopiaid’s are in Ireland, Canada, and Australia. Each is a registered non-profit and operates with separate trustee boards.

We are a fundraising organisation connecting like-minded donors with the work that we support.  Funds are raised through direct and online appeals, applications to grant makers, from major donors and through legacies.  In 2024 over £2.4 million was raised to support work in Ethiopia focusing on maternal health, harmful traditional practices, education, opportunities for women and girls, people living with disabilities and support for the vulnerable.  We also support our partners with emergency relief and recovery.

We are seeking a new Finance Lead Trustee to provide scrutiny and oversight of the work of Ethiopiaid, and support the CEO and Senior Finance Manager in achieving the charity’s financial targets, as well as providing Board oversight of the annual audited accounts process.

As our Finance Lead Trustee, you will:

·         Review our accounts

·         Ensure relevant financial policies are in place as required by the charity commission

·         Have an excellent ability to interpret financial information and the confidence to raise questions and challenge

·         Have oversight of the charity’s expenditure and return on investment

·         Have the ability to think creatively and strategically, exercising good and impartial judgement

·         Liaise with senior staff to ensure financial reports are user friendly for non-finance trustees

·         Provide support for the Chair of trustees and the whole board

·         Be willing to be available to support the charity’s CEO and Senior Finance Manager as needed

·         Have a good understanding of, or be willing to learn, the rules and regulation around charity finance

Specific knowledge and experience sought:

·         CCAB/CIMA qualified professional

·         An interest in international development and the issues we are supporting our partners to tackle in Ethiopia

This role is voluntary and reasonable travel costs are reimbursed.  The term of appointment is initially three years. This may be extended by mutual agreement.