Treasurer - Volunteer

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The Treasurer of SEDSConnective plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organisation.

• Experience Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the charity neurodivergent or disability sector or in a similar nonprofit environment.
• Financial Expertise Strong understanding of charity finance, accounting and reporting requirements, including charity law and SORP guidelines.
• Digital Skills The Vice Chair should have the ability to use digital apps to support communication, coordination and daily operations.
• Analytical Skills Ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate it effectively to non-finance Board members.
• Some experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes.
• Ability to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
• Being prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the board.
• A willingness to be available to other volunteers for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.

• Strategic Thinker Capacity to think creatively and strategically to contribute to the charity’s long-term goals.
• Collaborative Leader Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with Board members, staff and external stakeholders.
• Commitment Dedicated to advancing the vision and mission of SEDSConnective and supporting its growth and financial sustainability.
• Communication Ability to communicate finance in accessible ways to Board.

What will you be doing?

As a member of the Board of Trustees, the Treasurer oversees the financial management of the charity, ensuring that resources are effectively allocated, and financial activities align with both legal requirements and the organisation’s mission. The Treasurer works closely with the Chair, the Board and any finance or operations teams to provide transparent reporting, support strategic planning and guide the financial strategy to advance SEDSConnective's vision.

All trustees share responsibility for making sure that the charity's money is safe, used properly and accounted for.

• Act in the interests of their charity and its beneficiaries.
• Protect and safeguard the assets of their charity.
• Act with reasonable care and skill.
• Financial Oversight
• Oversee all aspects of the charity’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting and financial reporting.
• Ensure that the charity adheres to all legal financial obligations and maintains accurate financial records.
• Monitor the charity’s cash flow, income and expenditure to safeguard its financial stability and sustainability.
• Regularly review and update financial policies and procedures in line with best practices.
• Financial Reporting
• Present regular financial reports to the Board, providing analysis and insights to facilitate decision-making.
• Prepare and present the annual financial statements and coordinate with auditors for annual audits.
• Ensure financial reports meet the standards required by Charity Commission.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning
• Lead the preparation of the charity’s annual budget and financial forecasts.
• Collaborate with other Board members to guide the strategic planning process, forecasting and ensure alignment with financial resources.
• Identify and manage financial risks, recommending strategies to mitigate potential challenges.

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