Treasurer at Different Planet Arts

What does the opportunity involve doing?

We are looking for an inspirational person with experience in: Financial Oversight & Reporting, Budgeting & Planning, Governance & Controls, Compliance & Accounts.

Financial Oversight & Reporting: Monitor income, expenditure, and cash flow, and present clear management accounts at regular trustee meetings.

Budgeting & Planning: Oversee the preparation of the annual budget and help the board assess financial risks.

Governance & Controls: Help develop and implement internal financial policies, such as reserves and cash-handling procedures.

Compliance & Accounts: Ensure proper accounting records are kept and assist with the preparation and filing of annual statutory accounts to bodies like the Charity Commission.

Advising the Board: Explain financial data clearly to non-financial trustees so the whole board can make informed strategic choices.

TIME COMMITMENT

Estimated at 4hrs per month or the equivalent.
Attending 4 Board meetings a year.
Monthly scheduled meeting with the senior leadership team with flexibility to respond swiftly to the occasional ad hoc issue.
Attending an annual half day strategy session.

TERMS OF SERVICE

1-3 year term in office, with re-election every 3 years
This is a voluntary position.

What induction, training and support is offered?

Our new Treasurer will work alongside and be supervised by our Chair and Senior Leadership for several months before taking over the role and working with DPA’s General Manager on our financial strategy for the years ahead.

What skills or qualities are needed?

General Trustee Duties: Must act as a full member of the board, sharing collective legal responsibility for the charity.

Financial Competence: Basic financial literacy or experience with spreadsheets, budgeting, and financial oversight.

Communication: Ability to translate complex financial numbers into plain language for other board members.

Integrity: High standards of objectivity, honesty, and sound judgment.