Financial Director (Treasurer)

About us

Sister Sheds have a vision to provide a community of supportive and empowered women to shine brighter together. We support women of all ages and backgrounds in communities across Ireland. Our mission is to champion women to thrive in their personal development and wellbeing. 

About the role

We’re looking for a passionate driven person to work with the leadership to continue our exciting growth path and achieve our vision.

Role Description

The role of the Financial Director (Treasurer) is to assist the governing body in its duty to ensure sound financial management. They provide financial expertise, oversee financial control, and contribute to strategic decision-making.

A passion for the work of Sister Sheds:

• An understanding of, and commitment to, our mission and values.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board members.
• Comply with the charity’s governing document and the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice).
• Ensuring the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit.
• Acting in the best interest of the charity.
• Acting with reasonable care and skill.
• Financial control over the assets of the charity.
• Commitment to all legal and fiduciary responsibilities, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and ensuring best practice in corporate governance.

Oversight:

• Look after the finances: receipts, invoices, financial records.
• Advise on the use of financial resources.
• Ensure that appropriate financial procedures, controls, and policies are in place.
• Oversee the appointment of auditors and review their work.

Assets and Investments:

• Safeguarding Sister Sheds assets and ensuring overall financial stability.

Reporting:

• Lead in preparing and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements.
• Prepare and present understandable financial reports to the governing body.
• Review the Audit reports and annual financial statements.
• Present the annual accounts at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Representing:

• Advise on the financial implications of any new projects.
• Advise on reserves.
• Advise on potential fundraising strategy.
• Supporting the board on finance issues, regulatory compliance with the CRO and the Charities Regulator.

Essential skills, experience and personal qualities:

• Applicants must be living in the Republic of Ireland.
• Significant experience in a financial management role, ideally with a financial or accounting qualification.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand corporate governance issues and risk.
• Understanding of financial management principles.
• Experience of financial control and budgeting.
• Ability to interpret financial reports.
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of current fundraising finance practices relevant to voluntary organisations.