Finance Director

4 March 2023

Term: 2 years, with option of seeking re-election for further 2 years

Commitment: monthly board meetings, quarterly workshop days, attendance at AGMs and regular meetings with committees

Payment: this is a volunteer position and is unpaid.

Expenses: expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the Lacrosse Scotland Expense policy

Appointment process: A CV and covering letter must be sent to admin@nulllacrossescotland.com and must be received by 25th June 2023. Voted on to the board by Lacrosse Scotland members at the AGM.

Overall Summary

Lacrosse is a small, but very exciting, sport and Lacrosse Scotland is committed to developing our player base in Scotland across all ages and at all levels. Lacrosse has Olympic recognition and part of our strategic plan is to implement and maintain robust, manageable and transparent financial planning and financial procedures. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development.

Responsibilities

Together with the other Directors deliver the Lacrosse Scotland Strategic Plan 2020-2024 with specific responsibility for Lacrosse Scotland’s financial strategy to meet the business goals
Provide strategic and financial guidance to ensure the organisations financial commitments are met
In 2024, help to define the next Business cycle from 2025 onwards
Develop the necessary financial policies and procedures to ensure sound financial management, including the Lacrosse Scotland Finance Manual and Expenses Policy
Develop and control the organisation’s annual operating budget and ensure budgets are produced by all budget holders, approving all Lacrosse Scotland spending
Oversee preparation of year end accounts to ensure they are presented accurately and on time to HMRC/Companies House
Manage one or more committees and a volunteer bookkeeper
Effectively manage and control the day to day finances. Make payments for all areas of Lacrosse Scotland
Monitor & support grant distribution
Keep Companies House records up to date.