Trustee with finance experience

Mindfood; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK seeks a Treasurer with finance experience, ideally a fully qualified chartered accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with a minimum of 3 years' experience. The Treasurer will play a key role in guiding budget plans, ensuring compliance, and contributing to the financial health of the organization. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience in charity finance is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant finance experience.
• Previous experience in charity finance as a Treasurer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute towards the future direction of the organization.
• Provide strategic and operational advice on finance matters.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Fully qualified chartered accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

MindFood are looking for a new Treasurer with finance experience, ideally a fully qualified chartered accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA) who has a minimum of 3 years of relevant prior experience to join our team.

What difference will you make?

As a trustee with finance skills, you play a crucial role in helping our board understand our budget plans with greater confidence. Your expertise can enhance our sustainability and ensure compliance, supporting our efforts to shape long-term financial health and prepare for any financial contingencies that may arise.

What are we looking for?

• Fully qualified chartered accountant with a minimum of 3 years of prior experience (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Preferably, previous experience in charity finance as a Treasurer or similar
• Available to staff for strategic and operational advice/ad hoc finance-related enquiries
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What will you be doing?

As a trustee you’ll have an essential role in contributing towards the future direction of MindFood and making a real difference to the lives of adults suffering with mental health issues.

We’re ideally looking for trustees with experience working in charity finance, but it\'s not essential.

Our board has a close relationship with our senior management team, and prides itself on being very friendly, supportive and relaxed.