British Rowing

Independent Non-Executive Director – Finance

British Rowing

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Act as a Company Director of British Rowing
  • Monitor delivery against the agreed strategy and review progress against agreed goals and objectives
  • Set the financial agenda and financial plan with the Board, CEO and CFO
  • Oversee performance, financial expenditure, risk, and resource allocation in line with the strategic plan
  • Ensure that British Rowing maintains a sound financial and resource base
  • Build strong working relationships with the Chair, fellow Directors, and the CFO
  • Bring an independent viewpoint, exercising sound judgement on matters of finance, risk, cybersecurity, performance, resources, and conduct
  • Participate in an annual Board evaluation and your own individual evaluation
  • Undertake relevant training to support your role
  • Build effective relationships with auditors, insurers, external partners and stakeholders as required
  • Attend British Rowing events and meetings, representing the organisation and hosting partners, sponsors, and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • A qualified accountant or equivalent extensive experience in senior financial leadership
  • Comprehensive understanding of GAAP, IFRS, financial statements and internal control systems
  • Strong understanding of UK corporate governance and the sport governance code
  • Ability to explain complex financial concepts in clear, non-technical language to the board
  • Previous board exposure either as an executive or non-executive
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively towards a shared purpose
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to generate a consensus and manage conflict
  • Be open, honest, and respectful in all communications.
Benefits
  • reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed
  • Ability to attend six to eight Board meetings each year (held in London or virtually)
  • Serving on one Board Committee, which typically meets six times annually
  • Attendance will be required at one AGM.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Certifications
qualified accountant