Alexandra Rose Charity (ARC) is seeking to appoint a Treasurer to join the Board and support the organisation in achieving its goals. The Treasurer will partner with the CEO and Head of Finance and Business Services and chair the Finance Subcommittee, ensuring that the organisation complies with its purpose, charity and company law, and pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.

• 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.