Non-Executive Director - Finance

Recruiter
Acorn Recruitment And Training
Location
Cardiff County, Wales
Salary
Competitive
Posted
18 Aug 2019
Closes
28 Aug 2019
Ref
1237863852
Job role
NED/Trustee
Experience level
Director
Elected Finance Director

Acorn Executive Search works as a strategic partner in the recruitment of voluntary Non-Executive Directors for the Boards of their members.

Welsh Amateur Boxing Association (WABA) is currently seeking a voluntary Finance Director.

The ideal candidate will be:

* Passionate about boxing.
* Willing to learn and make a positive difference to WABA.
* Able to commit the time to attend Board meetings.
* Able to commit time to manage his / her specific monthly tasks.
* An appreciation of the legal requirements and process of running a modern
limited company.

The successful candidate will provide financial leadership for Welsh Amateur Boxing Association, this Board director will be required to develop and deliver the financial strategic direction of WABA, ensuring growth and sustainability.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

* Setting the long-term financial policies and strategy for WABA.
* Approving the financial controls and annual capital expenditure.
* Maintaining financial governance at Board level.
* Playing a full part in enabling the Board to arrive at balanced and objective
decisions in the performance of its agreed role and functions in relation to Welsh
Amateur Boxing Association's Strategic Plan and any encompassing Government
funding agreements.

Required skills and qualities:

* You will be an accredited Accountant, Finance Controller or Financial Director of a
limited company.
* Passionate about boxing and wanting to make a positive difference to sport in Wales.
* The ability to think and plan ahead, to develop a clear vision and enthuse others.
* The ability to accept accountability for Board performance, and probe and challenge
constructively, and the ability to hold the General Manager to account.
* A high level of ability to influence, with political acumen.
* Be committed to working as a team member, and the ability to take on a personal
leadership role and build an effective team.

Role details:

* Voluntary role.
* Time commitment required will vary throughout the year, however we anticipate 2-3
hours per week.
* You will be able to claim travel expenses.

This role promotes equality, diversity (edi) and inclusive practices across WABA.

If interested, please apply in writing submitting a CV relevant to the role by Monday 9 September.

This position is elected by the Membership at the AGM on 20 October.

Acorn Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.