Charity Finance Manager

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Skylarks Full time
About Skylarks Charity

Skylarks Charity is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children with additional needs and their families. Our vision is to create a world where these children can thrive.

Job Title: Charity Finance Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Charity Finance Manager to join our Board of Trustees as a Treasurer Trustee. As a key member of our governance team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the financial sustainability of Skylarks Charity, allowing us to continue providing essential support to those in need.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining robust financial processes, procedures, and practices to ensure Skylarks Charity's financial viability. You will collaborate with fellow Trustees to assure compliance with legislative requirements, provide financial expertise to the Board, and ensure the charity delivers its financial duties and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the Board receives timely and accurate budgetary and financial information on charity activities.
  • Oversee the preparation and disclosure of Annual Accounts in compliance with statutory and legislative requirements, presented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
  • Hold Skylarks accountable for decision-making, reviewing, and improving the Board's scheme for delegation and risk management.
  • Collaborate with the Managing Director, Finance Committee, and the charity's independent examiner or auditor to ensure robust financial controls and conduct regular reviews.
  • Attend remote Trustee meetings, liaising with the Managing Director, Finance Officer, and Governance teams as needed.
  • Safeguard the charity's good name and values, actively contributing to strategic direction and policy setting.
  • Actively engage in Board discussions, providing expertise to ensure Skylarks has the resources and financial visibility to deliver its strategy.
Requirements:
  • Financial skills, knowledge, and qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CMA).
  • Ideally, experience as a Treasurer and/or working on a Board of Trustees (not essential).
  • Experience in the charity sector and a proven track record of financial expertise.
  • Understanding of the Treasurer Trustee role.
Estimated Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annumBenefits:

Please note that this is an unpaid volunteer role; however, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Expenses Policy. We offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of Skylarks Charity while developing your leadership and governance skills.



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