Executive Director – Finance (ED (Fin)), Boat Race Company Limited
The Boat Race Company is a company limited by Shares (no. 02544376) established by the Oxford and Cambridge Rowing Foundation to deliver the annual Boat Race between Cambridge University and Oxford University.
Like many organisations, The Boat Race needs to develop a stronger financial footing and effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
At this time the Board is looking to appoint a new Executive Director, to lead on all financial matters for the organisation.
The ED (Fin) is responsible for providing regular oversight of the budget and cash flow, managing the relationship with the outsourced accountants/auditors and acting as the Company Secretary. In addition they will be a member of the company’s Finance Committee.
Specific responsibilities include:
Financial management
- Preparation of annual budget
- Manage the outsourced accountants
- Provide Board with monthly reporting on financial performance & cashflow forecast
- Create and maintain a register of internal controls
- Supervise production of annual report and accounts, and audit
- Manage and approve contracts [within delegated authority limits]
Company Secretarial
- Maintain the company’s statutory books
- File annual returns and complete other required reporting with Companies House.
- communications.
- Ensure the security of the company’s legal documents, including for example, the certificate of incorporation and memorandum and articles of association.
- Advise directors on their duties.
- Ensure the Company has the appropriate insurance cover in place
- Ensure VAT registration and appropriate tax treatment
Board
- Input into the strategic direction and decision making of the company as a Board member.
Skills and Experience
We are looking for a qualified accountant with experience in:
- Financial budgeting, reporting and/or audit
- Risk management
- Commercial evaluation
- VAT
In addition, we would expect candidates to be able to demonstrate:
- Strategic vision
- Independent judgement
- Ability to think creatively
- Willingness to speak your mind
- Real interest in helping The Boat Race Company to achieve its ambition
Time and commitment
Board members are expected to attend each of the ten Board meetings per annum which may take place in the evenings in central London or virtually.
Board members are also expected to attend key events for the company throughout the year including the Boat Race itself.
Board members will also be asked to take on specific projects or provide ad hoc support to the executive staff on specific issues from time to time.
The time commitment, including preparing for meetings, is estimated to equate to approximately 15 to 20 days per annum in total.
You will need to be able to make a commitment to the Boat Race Company and be able to devote the necessary time to the role.
Terms
The appointment is for a four-year term, and up to two consecutive terms may be served. The role is voluntary but reasonable travel expenses will be paid.
Your application and the recruitment process
In order to apply you should submit:
- A current CV which shows your full career history – we recommend that this is no longer than two pages;
- A brief supporting statement explaining why you are interested in this role detailing how you meet the skills we are seeking (see skills and experience section above) – we recommend that this is no longer than two pages;
- A completed, optional Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.
Please send your application, by email to jobs@theboatrace.org
Closing Date – Applications should be received by midday on Friday 6 November 2020.
Selected Candidates will then be invited to meet a number of the current Board.
Please do contact us if you wish to have an informal discussion about the role or if you have any other questions to help you decide whether to apply.
You can contact:
- Robert Gillespie, Chairman
- Alison Maitland, Non Executive Director and Chair of Finance Committee
- Emma Boggis, OUWBC Board Representative
Please direct all contact through jobs@theboatrace.org
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