Join Our Board as Treasurer and Contribute Your Expertise
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful contribution to the arts? We are currently seeking a skilled individual to act as the Treasurer on our Board of Trustees. If you possess financial expertise and our organisation’s mission resonates with you, we invite you to apply for this important role.
Why Become Our Treasurer?
As Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our finances, ensuring financial health, and supporting our mission to advocate, nurture, and champion Black talent in the performing arts, screen, and event sectors in Scotland. 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 ensure the organisation’s financial stability.
- Board Communication: Keep the board informed about financial matters and reassure them of the organisation’s financial health.
- Budget Oversight: Provide occasional oversight and adjustments to budget models as needed.
- 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.
- Qualified Accountant: (Must be able to provide membership numbers for verification).
- Confident Communicator: Able to inspire confidence, provide reassurance and communicate financial matters clearly.
- 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, though specific software experience (e.g., SAGE) is not required.
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: Help us achieve our goals and create an equitable landscape for all within the Scottish performing arts sector.
Commitment
- Monthly Meetings: Last Monday of every month, 7 pm – 8.30 pm on Teams.
- Annual Strategy Meetings and Training Days: In-person meetings arranged in advance.
- AGM: In-person attendance required.
Location
You can be based anywhere in the UK, as meetings are conducted online for accessibility.
Application Process
To apply for the position of Treasurer, please complete the application form:
Deadline for applications: 1st August 2024.
For More Information
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please contact our Executive Director at [email protected]. If you’re interested but unsure about the role, we encourage interested candidates to reach out for an informal chat about the role.
We look forward to welcoming our newest Treasurer to the Be United team!
Best regards,
Be United Team
