About the organisation
Behind Closed Doors has been tackling domestic abuse for 25 years. We provide support to everyone in Leeds who is affected by domestic abuse, and we act to prevent it
We are the only service in Leeds to provide end to end support. We are there at the point of crisis, we stay on to work with individuals and families through their recovery, and we deliver preventative activities in the form of training with services, charities, in the workplace and in educational settings
We have supported thousands of people whose lives have been affected by domestic abuse; last year alone 720 people came to us for help. Our Men’s domestic abuse service is recognised as the specialist service in Leeds and our response to men’s experiences of sexual violence are Lime Culture Accredited.
About the role
Financial Planning and Budgeting
- Provide financial oversight to the CEO and Admin and Finance Managerin preparation of annual budgets, needs and forecasts for presentation to the board
- Ensure funds are invested and used sensibly, in a strategic way to support and develop the organisation
- Present suggestions to the board on the organisation’s reserves andinvestment policy (in line with Charity Commission guidelines)
- Advise the Admin & Finance Manager of relevant changes to financiallegislation and any updates required to organisational policies
- Contingency planning for the organisation
Financial Reporting
- Provide oversight to the presentation of finances at board meetings, supporting the CEO and Admin & Finance Manager
- Provide oversight (alongside the Admin & Finance Manager) in the preparation of the year end file ready to be supplied to the Independent Examiner to allow the annual accounts to be prepared
- Present accounts at the AGM and provide an overview of the year’s income and expenditure
General Financial Oversight
- Conduct quarterly meetings with the Admin and Finance Manager
- Chair Finance sub-committee meetings
- Review income and expenditure on a quarterly basis - commenting on and querying spend as required
- Approve any extraordinary or large expenditure deemed ‘ urgent’ and requiring a decision before a Trustees’ meeting
- Update the Board on spend outside the budget at Trustees’ meetings
- Work with the team to ensure required insurances are in place
- Oversee and make submissions for Companies House and Charity Commission
Our ideal candidate
Experience
- Experience in financial management, accounting, or related discipline
- Experience of applying and promoting the highest standards of governance in a corporate, public or charity sector setting
- Track record of achievement in an appropriate environment and ability to represent an organisation with key stakeholders
- Experience of working with strategy development and implementation or in a service delivery or volunteer-based organisation
Knowledge/Skills
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, charity finance requirements, including Charity Commission and Companies House reporting, and funding types, eg. restricted/unrestricted, as well ascharity reserves
- Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-finance trustees and stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure financial integrity and compliance
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Willingness to continually develop and refresh knowledge and skills
Qualifications
- Accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA etc.)
Behaviours
- Uphold the highest ethical standards of integrity and probity
- Actively support the Chair and CEO in their role of executing the strategy
- Ability to listen sensitively to the view of others, inside and outside the Board
- Collaboration and positive, constructive challenge
Competencies
- Ability to take a considered view in making judgements
- Ability to nurture partnerships and mutual respect on the board
- Ability to question intelligently
- Ability to debate constructively
- Ability to challenge rigorously, probe key issues and question accepted ways of working
- Ability to make decisions objectively
What’s in it for you
Serving as Treasurer is an excellent way to broaden your leadership experience.
Becoming a Trustee helps strengthen skills that you can apply in both your current role and to support future career progression, including executive and non-executive roles.
As a Trustee, you will develop skills in:
- Strategic planning
- Governance
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Risk management
- Chairing meetings
As you learn about a new organisation and potentially a new sector, you will also gain
confidence in:
- Acting as a 'Critical Friend'; asking questions and providing support
- Experiencing the difference between a strategic role, and a hands-on operational role
- Absorbing and processing new information, and learning where you contribute value
- Collaborating with a brand new team of people
Apply for the role
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