About the Role

The Treasurer plays a vital leadership role in ensuring the financial integrity, transparency and strategic sustainability of the organisation.

You will:

• Oversee financial management on behalf of the Board
• Monitor income, expenditure, assets and liabilities
• Prepare and present clear financial reports
• Support development of annual budgets and long-term financial planning
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and CIC requirements
• Support grant management and reporting
• Advise the Board on financial strategy and risk management
• Work with accountants, auditors and financial professionals as required
• Contribute to day-to-day financial tasks including bookkeeping and bank reconciliation

This role offers the opportunity to directly influence the future growth and impact of a purpose-driven organisation working in an under-recognised and underfunded area of health.

Key Responsibilities

As Treasurer of a Community Interest Company (CIC), you will play a critical role in ensuring strong governance, transparency and compliance while supporting sustainable growth.

You will:

Financial Oversight & Governance

• Oversee the financial affairs of the CIC on behalf of the Board of Directors
• Ensure robust financial controls, policies and procedures are in place and followed
• Monitor income, expenditure, reserves, cash flow, assets and liabilities
• Present clear, accurate and timely financial reports to Board meetings
• Ensure the organisation meets its statutory obligations, including Companies House and CIC Regulator requirements
• Support preparation and submission of annual accounts and the CIC Annual Community Interest Report

Budgeting & Strategic Planning

• Lead the development of the annual budget in collaboration with the Board
• Provide financial modelling and forecasting to support strategic decisions
• Advise on pricing structures for services delivered in exchange for donations
• Support long-term sustainability planning, including reserves policy development

Income & Grant Management

• Oversee financial tracking of restricted and unrestricted income
• Ensure grant funds are allocated and recorded correctly
• Support monitoring and financial reporting to funders
• Work alongside the Volunteer Bid Writer (when appointed) to ensure financial elements of funding applications are accurate and viable

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with HMRC, Companies House and relevant financial regulations
• Identify and mitigate financial risks including fraud, loss of funding, or cash flow pressure
• Ensure appropriate insurance and financial safeguards are maintained
• Support development of financial risk registers

Operational Support

• Oversee bookkeeping and bank reconciliation processes
• Work with external accountants and auditors as required
• Ensure proper recording of donations, merchandise sales and partnership income
• Support transparent reporting to members, stakeholders and the wider community

Leadership & Accountability

• Provide financial advice and insight to inform Board decision-making
• Promote financial transparency and accountability across the organisation
• Uphold the CIC’s community interest commitment at all times
• Attend Board meetings and contribute to governance discussions

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants with:

• Strong financial management and accounting knowledge
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Understanding of risk management and governance
• Familiarity with CIC accounting (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues
• Strategic thinking and leadership capability
• High ethical standards and integrity

Experience within the voluntary sector, fundraising, or trustee roles is desirable but not essential.

Most importantly, you must believe in our mission and be committed to supporting individuals and families affected by brain injury.

Time Commitment

This is a voluntary Board-level position with flexible time commitment. Attendance at Board meetings and periodic financial oversight is required.

Additional Information

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Sign an NDA to protect service user confidentiality
• Agree to a DBS check
• Provide two UK-based references

How to Apply

Please email your CV to our Secretary: Jennifer Coates
📧 Jennifer.coates@marshalling-cte.co.uk

There will be an informal telephone interview to discuss the role and your experience.

For further information, please email the address above.

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