Volunteer Trustee - Finance Lead

What will you be doing?

Irise International is an award-winning global leader in period equality programming and advocacy, building a world where a female body is not a disadvantage through bringing together young people with firsthand experience of menstrual challenges to create change in their own communities and wider society. We work in the UK and East Africa, in partnership with our sister organisation Irise Institute East Africa and advocate together globally for the changes our community want to see. We’re powered by our community, driven by evidence and committee to feminist leadership.   We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Trustee - Finance Lead, with specific skills and expertise in small charity financial management, who can guide the Irise community through the next phase of our journey. With cuts to funding for girls’ education in the Global South and rising levels of period poverty in the UK, Irise is needed more than ever before and we want to deliver ambitious plans for transformative change, led by the people and communities who need it most.

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have sound financial knowledge and the time needed to comprehensively fulfil the role:  ● Competent and experienced in handling finances, ideally within small charities (formal accountancy qualification preferred). ● Good understanding of the charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)  

What difference will you make?

As a member of the Board, you will be willing and able to: ○ Ask powerful questions  ○ Respectfully challenge yourself and others  ○ Collaborate with other Board members, Irise staff, volunteers, and external contacts  ○ Scrutinize Board documents and papers  ○ Participate in discussions and share accurate information  ○ Provide advice and guidance (based on individual specific expertise and experience) on strategy, projects and initiatives. ○ Occasionally take the lead on specific board level initiatives or processes  As Finance Lead, alongside the Treasurer, you will maintain an overview of the Charity's financial position and of the conduct of its financial affairs such that they can and do give well grounded advice to the Board of Trustees and CEO.