Pro Bono Finance Trustee for Global Climate Impact

Degrees Initiative Private Limited; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic NGO based in the UK seeks a Volunteer Trustee with significant financial expertise. The role involves offering governance and strategic leadership to guide the charity's financial health and operations. Responsibilities include overseeing financial strategies, advising senior management, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. This is a pro bono position requiring a commitment of several hours monthly, with one annual in-person meeting. The ideal candidate is a qualified accounting professional dedicated to the mission of promoting research in climate change and global development.

Benefits

Expenses covered for annual in-person meetings

Qualifications

• At least 10 years post qualification experience in finance or accounting in the UK.
• Demonstrated knowledge of charity fundraising practices.
• Familiarity with non-profit structures and charity SORP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain oversight of financial affairs and budgets.
• Advising on financial health and governance.
• Approve and monitor financial statements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication of financial information

Charity governance knowledge

Risk assessment and management

Education

Accounting qualification ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent

Job description

A dynamic NGO based in the UK seeks a Volunteer Trustee with significant financial expertise. The role involves offering governance and strategic leadership to guide the charity's financial health and operations. Responsibilities include overseeing financial strategies, advising senior management, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. This is a pro bono position requiring a commitment of several hours monthly, with one annual in-person meeting. The ideal candidate is a qualified accounting professional dedicated to the mission of promoting research in climate change and global development.