Governance Lead the Board’s duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are controlled, invested and economically spent in line with governance, legal and regulatory requirements. finance committees in line with standing orders and terms of reference, and report findings/developments back to the Board of trustees. Advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans and overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process. Lead in the development and implementation of financial reserves, cost management and investment policies. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential How assessed? (E) Application or Desirable (A) (D) Documentation (D) Interview (I) Education Qualified accountant E A, D Relevant Knowledge Demonstrable commercial awareness and knowledge E A, I Knowledge of charity SORP and any impending changes D A, I Experience Demonstrable knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance D A, I practices Relevant Skills/Aptitudes Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of E A, I the Board and other stakeholders Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement E A, I Good communication and leadership skills E A, I Resilience, perseverance and the confidence to ensure appropriate attention is E A, I given to developing financial capabilities and controls in the context of competing demands for management time Skills and experience in one or more areas of non-executive governance and D A, I management: strategic planning business management financial/accountancy experience of Trusts or other grant-giving bodies, particularly fundraising and legal knowledge A team-oriented approach to problem solving and to management D A, I Other Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities E I of trusteeship Willing and able to sign the Charity trustee: declaration of eligibility and E D responsibility form:
Governance Lead the Board’s duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are controlled, invested and economically spent in line with governance, legal and regulatory requirements. finance committees in line with standing orders and terms of reference, and report findings/developments back to the Board of trustees. Advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans and overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process. Lead in the development and implementation of financial reserves, cost management and investment policies. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential (E) or Desirable (D) How assessed? Application (A) Documentation (D) Interview (I) Education Qualified accountant E A, D Relevant Knowledge Demonstrable commercial awareness and knowledge E A, I Knowledge of charity SORP and any impending changes D A, I Experience Demonstrable knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices D A, I Relevant Skills/Aptitudes Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders E A, I Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement E A, I Good communication and leadership skills E A, I Resilience, perseverance and the confidence to ensure appropriate attention is given to developing financial capabilities and controls in the context of competing demands for management time E A, I Skills and experience in one or more areas of non-executive governance and management: strategic planning business management financial/accountancy experience of Trusts or other grant-giving bodies, particularly fundraising and legal knowledge D A, I A team-oriented approach to problem solving and to management D A, I Other Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship E I Willing and able to sign the Charity trustee: declaration of eligibility and responsibility form: E D
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