Treasurer

To advise and inform the Trustees with regard to their responsibilities for the finances of the Charity. To have a leading role in monitoring financial the performance of the Association. To work with the Chief Executive and Finance Director to support the most efficient and effective management of the Association's financial resources.

Main Tasks:

To ensure, in close co-operation with the Chief Executive, that an appropriate financial policy framework is in place to guide the charity's financial decision-making.

To develop a close understanding of the key assumptions included in the Chief Executive's business/development plan and annual budget proposals. Provide advice to the Finance Sub-Committee and to Trustees generally on these matters.

To advise Trustees on major financial issues which arise and which are outside the agreed boundaries of management authority, etc. a proposed major new fundraising initiative or contract for service provision.

To meet the external auditor, independently from the Finance Director and Chief Executive, once a year.

To chair and provide financial acumen and expertise to the Finance Sub-Committee.

To represent the Trustees on the subsidiary trading company board, where appropriate.

To provide support and advice to the Chief Executive and Finance Director.

To present the audited accounts at the Organisation's Annual General meeting.

To work closely with the Finance Director. Preview monthly management accounts prior to circulation to Trustees.