Non-executive Finance Director

2 weeks ago

South East England, United Kingdom level= Full time

level= is delighted to be supporting UK Deaf Sport in their search for TWO talented Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) for Finance and Governance, through a unique recruitment process that manages bias and ensures fairness for all.

UKDS want to recruit two people with accountancy qualifications and with a demonstrable background in overseeing financial accounts, controls and performance, to advise on the strategic growth of the organisation.

Please note: These are voluntary roles with a time commitment of c.12 days per year which includes Board and relevant Advisory Group meetings, along with related preparation and follow up with the Board and Executive. Board meetings are usually held onlineor in London. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are paid.

**The Role**:
As NED for Finance and Governance, you will be a vital member of the Board of UK Deaf Sport and the leadership governing the sport. Along with the general fiduciary duties of a NED, you will be primarily responsible for providing advice, guidance, and reassuranceon all aspects of UKDS’s financial management, reporting, control systems, solvency, and investments.

In the role, you'll be tasked specifically with the following:

- Oversee, approve, and present budgets, accounts, and financial statements to the Board on an annual basis
- Work with the Board and Executive to present management accounts in a timely and accurate manner at Board meetings
- Oversee and develop policies for financial reserves, cost management and investment policies
- Guide and advise the Board on the financial controls and implications of strategic plans, and oversee the financial risk-management process
- Attend relevant sub-committee meetings where appropriate in line with their terms of reference, reporting back to the Board

**In addition, you'll need the following**:

- An accountancy qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACMA, FCMA or an academic qualification, i.e. Master's in Financial Accounting or Finance and Business
- Experience of working with government-funded sports
- Proven interpersonal, communication and people skills, an enquiring mind, and a positive attitude
- Understanding how to communicate priority information and make recommendations that can be easily and effectively interpreted and applied

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