Treasurer of the Board of Trustees

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our Board of Trustees as a Treasurer Trustee. The Treasurer Trustee will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial integrity, sustainability, and accountability of NBR.

Key Responsibilities:

Budgeting and strategic financial planning

• Ensure all strategic plans are financially appraised and budgets are aligned to both short-term and long-term objectives each year.
• Oversee planning/budgeting processes in conjunction with the Board and constructively challenge and modify where required.

Statutory Financial Reporting

• Liaise with external agencies to create the annual accounts.
• Present the annual report and accounts to trustees for them to formally approve, ensuring they have been fully comprised of the contents.

Reserves Policy

• Safeguard the organisation’s finances.
• Regularly assess the charity’s reserves position, keeping the board informed and advising whether this needs modification if financial circumstances change.

In relation to Governance

• Lead the Board’s duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are controlled, and economically spent in line with governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Chair finance committees in line with terms of reference and report findings/developments back to the Board of trustees.
• Advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans and oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process.

Time Commitment:

• The board meets a maximum of 4 times a year and the Treasurer is expected to be available for all meetings, in person or virtual – dates agreed in advance.
• The Treasurer will Chair the Finance Sub-Committee which meets on an ad hoc occasion.
• The Treasurer will be expected to carry out financial duties as outlined above throughout the year, specifically preparing the Annual Report & Accounts and reporting all financial activities to the Board.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant with demonstration of not-for-profit awareness and knowledge
• Competent IT skills, with working knowledge of Xero (or similar accounting software)
• Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the board and other stakeholders.
• Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, and the Treasurer role in particular
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Commitment to the organisation's mission, values, and ethical standards.

What difference will you make?

The role of Treasurer is so important to us- they will ensure our financial stability, enabling us to continue our vital work. They will also play a key role in shaping our strategic vision, helping us plan and achieve our long-term goals.