Treasurer

The treasurer role is one of the most important roles on the Board of Trustees.  We employ a full time Finance Manager; the Treasurer takes an overview. The role is unremunerated. It requires 30-40 hours of work per year: 18-20 hours for quarterly finance panel meetings and Board meetings, with an additional 10-20 hours per year for additional reading or dealing with important issues.

A small, relatively young charity, the Community Foundation has good relationships between staff and trustees, increasing profile with charitable groups and potential donors, and a real commitment to building support for local needs.

• Take a broad overview of the financial affairs of the organisation, making sure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.
• Ongoing review of the effectiveness of financial procedures, records, and controls
• Chair the quarterly Finance Panel.
• Review production of financial reports/returns, accounts and audits

• Keep an overview of the financial viability of the organisation.
• Take a lead in interpreting financial data and information to other trustees .
• With the Finance Manager, report the financial position at Board meetings.
• Lead on appointing auditors
• With trustees and staff, ensure an appropriate investment policy

Qualities

• Knowledge and experience of financial management and accounting.
• Knowledge and/or interest in finance practice relevant to charities.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues who may not have an accounting or finance background
• Supportive approach to a hardworking charity in a challenging environment .
• Interest in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland communities and their support.

If you would like to find out a little more about the role please contact rachel.radford@llrcommunityfoundation.org.uk who can arrange a phone conversation or email answering any questions you have.