Treasurer for Food System Change Charity at Alexandra Rose Charity

What does the opportunity involve doing?

Oversee ARC’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.

Review and approve ARC’s financial statements.

Support with the year-end accounts and audit.

Convey information from the financial reports to the Board, making complex information understandable, accessible and actionable.

Support and provide advice on ARC’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.

Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.

Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.

Provide support and challenge to the Chair.

Provide support and challenge to ARC’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.

Stay informed of changes in ARC’s operating environment.

Monitor emerging best practices in charity finance and lead ARC in adopting progressive and relevant financial management approaches in a constantly evolving landscape.

Contribute to regular reviews of ARC’s own governance. Attend board meetings and be adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.

Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect ARC’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and any third-party interests.

Contribute to the broader promotion of ARC’s objectives, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

What induction, training and support is offered?

This could be your first trustee role, or you may already have experience. We have a full induction process and ongoing training to mentor and navigate you through your first year.

What skills or qualities are needed?

Demonstrate a good understanding of sound governance practice in the UK charity sector and apply it to our work and your role.

Demonstrate a strong understanding of financial governance in the non-profit and charity sector.

Collaborate with Trustees and communicate financial issues clearly to non-specialists.

Collaborate and build strong working relationships with the CEO and members of the Senior Management Team (SMT).

Be a qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, with proven experience, preferably at senior level.

A clear commitment to the charity’s mission and values, with a genuine passion for making a positive impact and change.

Willingness and ability to understand and accept responsibilities and liabilities as a trustee and to act in the best interests of the organisation.

Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgment and work effectively as a board member.

Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussions.

A strong personal commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.

Willingness to lead according to our values.