Volunteer Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support: Treasurer of Trustees

What will you be doing?

Role Description – Treasurer of Trustees  Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support is seeking to recruit a trustee to act as treasurer of trustees for a period of 2-3 years. In addition to the role description of a general trustee (provided below), the treasurer of the trustees will:

Provide financial leadership to the board of trustees, offering valuable insights and recommendations on financial planning, budgeting, and investment decisions. Oversee the development and implementation of the charity's financial policies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices. Prepare and present financial reports at board meetings, providing clear and concise updates on the charity's financial performance and projections. This would include preparing an annual budget and monthly management accounts. Monitor and assess the charity's financial health, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate actions. This would also include ensuring restricted funds are recorded and monitored appropriately to ensure than any grant terms are complied with Ensure transparency and accountability in financial matters, promoting ethical practices and adherence to financial policies. Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with Charity Commission regulations, and ensure timely completion of annual review Support the fundraising team in financial planning for campaigns and initiatives, aligning financial resources with strategic objectives. This would also include assisting in the preparation of the financial information for grant applications and assisting with preparing reports at the end of the grant period to show compliance with financial restrictions of any grants Keep abreast of financial trends, legal requirements, and best practices in the charity sector, sharing relevant insights with the board and staff

This work is likely to involve around 10 hours per month

What are we looking for?

Essential Skills/experience

Prior experience of managing money, either with a book-keeping or accountancy background or as part of a trustee or staffing role.  Proven track record of effective financial leadership and strategic decision-making. Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights to stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.

Desirable Skills/experience

Relevant financial management experience, e.g. previous experienced treasurer or qualified book keeper with charity experience preferably within the charity or non-profit sector Understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and charity governance. Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs etc)

Please do feel free to contact our current treasurer to discuss this post in more detail (see our website)

What difference will you make?

As a Trustee you will be responsible for managing the affairs of OBS. You will ensure OBS complies with it’s governing document and legislation, pursues its objectives and maintains proper financial control. You will set and maintain vision, mission and values and develop strategy, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. You will work closely with the operational team and support operational management of the organisation, to provide free direct breastfeeding support to the families of Oxfordshire - via a mixture of virtual one to one appointments, in-person contacts, a closed Facebook group, antenatal workshops and work targeted at groups that are under-represented. If you are not familiar with OBS' work you are encouraged to observe a virtual Group session and meet some of the facilitators and volunteers before applying. Please see our website for more information about the organisation, the support we offer and to see all of our policies.