GLAN pursues legal actions across borders to tackle powerful actors involved in human rights & environmental harms. This pivotal role will help us ensure our sustainability and continuing growth.
What will you be doing?
Financial Management:
Oversee the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets.
Oversee the organization’s financial systems, including accounting, budgeting, and reporting.
Ensure accurate financial records and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Monitor cash flow, investments, and financial performance, providing regular reports to the board.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Collaborate with the executive team and board to develop an annual budget that aligns with the organisation’s strategic goals.
Review and analyse financial data to provide accurate forecasts and financial projections.
Monitor budget performance and recommend adjustments as necessary to achieve financial sustainability.
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Present financial reports to the board, highlighting key findings, trends, and risks.
Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue generation.
Coordinate and liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process.
Investment and Risk Management:
Manage the organisation’s investments and financial assets, ensuring prudent and ethical investment practices.
Assess and mitigate financial risks, including currency fluctuations, interest rate changes, and market volatility.
Over the development of risk management strategies.
Board Engagement and Governance:
Collaborate with the board and executive team, providing financial expertise and guidance in strategic decision-making.
Participate in board meetings and provide reports on financial matters, answering questions and addressing concerns.
To act as co-chair of the Human Resources and Finance Sub-committee.
To ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation.
To ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis.
What are we looking for?
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) are highly desirable.
Proven experience in financial management, preferably within the nonprofit sector or a similar environment.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, and internal controls.
Familiarity with applicable financial regulations and reporting requirements.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in financial software and tools for budgeting, accounting, and reporting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with board members, staff, and external stakeholders.
Commitment to the mission and values of the organisation.
What difference will you make?
The Charity Board Treasurer plays a vital role in managing our financial affairs and these will produce organisation wide impacts
Growth and Impact: Working with the appropriate candidate GLAN would have an opportunity to grow and, in turn, magnify the international impact of its work.
Sustainability and Capacity: We would become more sustainable organisation that could plan more effectively and have a greater capacity to take on more innovative cases.
Strengthening our Board: This role would contribute to strong Board whose members work together effectively and are properly support one another.