Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Member
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The primary responsibilities of the committee are to provide ScreenSkills with critical oversight over the organisation's financial health, internal controls and risk management. The Committee also offers council and insight on strategic, transformational, growth, legal, data and technology matters as required.
- Voluntary role with reasonable expenses paid
- Members expected to take part in five meetings per year
- Committee members will serve for a fixed tenure of three years. One further term may be served upon reappointment
- You will be required to undertake an annual self-assessment of your performance and review this in discussion with the Chair
- Review the draft ScreenSkills Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and make recommendations to the Board.
- Review financial reports, budgets, management accounts and KPIs to ensure clarity, accuracy and accountability.
- Monitor performance against budget and targets
- Advise on reserves policy, approve investment and funding strategies in line with ScreenSkills objectives.
- Monitor and review the ScreenSkills risk register and advise on appropriate mitigation strategies to ensure an effective risk management approach.
- Ensure compliance with charity law, financial regulations and reporting obligations (e.g. Charity Commission).
- Liaise with auditors and review external audit findings and recommendations.
- Support and constructively challenge the ScreenSkills executive team in financial and risk-related decisions.
- Optional opportunity to support senior management on ad hoc projects linked to the execution of the strategy
We are looking for individuals willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role and can broaden the diversity of thinking on our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. We therefore welcome applications from across the UK.
Senior Leadership experience covering areas such as:
- Experience in finance, audit, legal, technology, accounting, or risk management, ideally within or alongside the non-profit/charity sector.
- Ability to understand and interpret financial statements and reports.
- Knowledge of governance and financial regulations.
- Experience assessing organisational risk, internal controls and compliance systems.
Expertise/expert knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
- Legal Counsel
- Use of Strategic Data
- Charitably sector knowledge of governance and financial reporting issues
Other skills and attributes:
- A willingness to devote the time and effort to fulfil the committee member role.
- An understanding of and a network of relationships within the screen or creative industries in the UK is an advantage but not essential
- Good, independent judgement with an ability to think creatively and challenge in a positive manner.
- Ability to analyse detailed information whilst maintaining a clear view of the broader strategy.
To apply: Please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this position to . Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Applications are actively sought and welcomed from across the UK nations and regions to ensure an improved pan UK representation within the committee. We are seeking a diverse range of individuals willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the unpaid role and can broaden the diversity of thinking on our committee.
ScreenSkills is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering after a career break, women, people who are LGBTQ+, minority ethnic groups, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, from a less advantaged socio-economic background as well as any other under-represented group.
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application & selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So, we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require anything .
The closing date for this position is 01/08/2025 at 23:59