Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) is looking for a motivated and socially-committed finance professional to serve as the finance-focused trustee on PLH’s trustee board. The Finance Trustee will provide expert advice on PLH’s financial management, ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and robust financial governance. Examples include:- Overseeing financial strategy, budgeting, and long-term financial planning.- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, reporting standards, and auditing requirements.- Providing oversight of financial reporting, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and transparency.- Supporting income diversification strategies and sustainability planning.- Reviewing financial risks, internal controls, and risk management processes.- Working closely with the PLH Leadership Team to ensure robust financial policies and procedures are in place.- Providing guidance on investment and funding allocation decisions. Responsibilities:- Ensure that PLH complies with its governing document, UK charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.- Contribute to the strategic direction of PLH and support its mission and values.- Oversee financial stability and ensure responsible resource management.- Provide scrutiny and oversight of PLH’s operations, ensuring accountability and transparency.- Act as an ambassador for PLH, promoting its work and building relationships with key stakeholders.- Attend and actively participate in board meetings, contributing to effective decision-making.- Support risk management by identifying and addressing potential finance and regulatory challenges. Time Commitment: Trustees are expected to attend quarterly board meetings (virtual or in-person) and contribute additional time for strategic planning, committee meetings, and advisory support as needed. Estimated commitment is 6-10 hours per month. Term + Remuneration: The term is three years, renewable for an additional term. This is a voluntary role, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Desired Qualifications:- Finance professional with qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or significant experience in financial management.- Experience in UK charity finance, risk assessment, and financial sustainability.- Ability to interpret financial reports and guide financial strategy.- Commitment to PLH’s mission and governance responsibilities. Contact: recruitment@parentingforlifelonghealth.org
