Co-opted Finance Committee member - The Lutheran Council of Great Britain

The Lutheran Council is looking for a co-opted Finance Committee member who has strong financial expertise and a good understanding of financial matters and will be able provide assurance to the Board of Trustees in the areas of financial management and risk.

Who are we

Council of Lutheran Churches is a community of churches coming together to further the work of those Lutheran churches in the UK. Each church is closely linked to the church of its country of origin. Through the Council they have chosen to collaborate in several areas, including promoting fellowship and co-operation amongst Lutherans.

The role

We are looking for a co-opted committee member with recent financial / accounting expertise, with a good understanding of financial matters and accepted good practice in the areas of risks and controls to join our Finance Committee. The Finance Committee plays a vital role in providing assurance to the Board of Trustees in the areas of financial management and risk.

In line with the Finance Committee Terms of Reference, the co-opted member will:

• Review financial performance against plans and budgets.
• Advise on the appointment and reappointment of external auditors.
• Ensure that an effective risk management framework is in place.
• Advise and oversee the management of an effective system of internal controls.
• Attend six Finance Committee meetings a year, some of which are at CLC’s office near Waterloo station and others virtually, as well as any ad hoc Finance Committee meetings as may arise.

About you

You’ll demonstrate the below essential skills:

• Qualified accountant with financial / accounting expertise.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• CLC is a Christian organisation and although it is not essential to be a Christian, you will be willing to work in accordance with our ethos and values.​