Volunteer Treasurer

• Prestonfield and District Neighbourhood Workers Project

• VO104554

Prestonfield Neighbourhood Project is currently seeking a new Trustee to take on the key role of Treasurer.

As Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our finances, ensuring financial health, and supporting our mission to reduce loneliness and isolation, promote physical and cognitive wellbeing for older people; and provide respite for their families and carers in South Edinburgh.

Find out more about us at: www.prestonfieldneighbourhoodproject.co.uk This voluntary role offers the chance to use your expertise without requiring a significant time commitment.

Key Responsibilities:
• High-level Financial Oversight: Review financial reports and monitor the organisation’s financial stability
• Board Communication: Keep the board informed about financial matters and update them of the organisation’s financial health
• Budget Oversight: Provide oversight and input to the annual budgeting process
• Annual Statutory Accounts: Assist in the preparation, review and approval of the annual statutory accounts
• Flagging Issues: The Treasurer should be capable of identifying and isolating financial issues, even if they are minor, and raising flags when necessary

What We’re Looking For:
• Experienced Professional: Ideally with a career background as a Financial Director or Financial Controller or similar (e.g. financial services)
• Confident Communicator: Able to inspire confidence, provide reassurance and communicate financial matters clearly to fellow Board members whose strengths may not include numeracy
• Strategic Thinker: Someone who can provide high-level oversight and has a keen eye for detail
• Familiarity with Charity Finance: Understanding of charity finance issues and governance

What’s in It for You?
• Make a Tangible Impact: Your financial expertise will directly contribute to our success, allowing us to better serve our community
• Gain Valuable Experience: Further your skills in financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning within the non-profit sector
• Support Our Mission: Become a valued member of our team working with like-minded trustees to support our mission to make a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable older adults and their families

Commitment
• Monthly Meetings: last Monday of each month 2.00pm – 4.00pm
• AGM: In-person attendance required
• This role is dependent on 2 successful references and PVG check

Experience required

Experienced Professional: Ideally with a career background as a Financial Director or Financial Controller or similar (e.g. financial services)
• Confident Communicator: Able to inspire confidence, provide reassurance and communicate financial matters clearly to fellow Board members whose strengths may not include numeracy
• Strategic Thinker: Someone who can provide high-level oversight and has a keen eye for detail
• Familiarity with Charity Finance: Understanding of charity finance issues and governance

Travel details

Local buses- 2,14 and 30 stop right outside the Project, there is also a private car park

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