Are you a finance professional with a passion for making a difference?

CMV Action are seeking a treasurer to join our board of trustees, bringing financial expertise and strategic guidance to help our charity navigate a challenging period.

CMV Action is the UK's only charity supporting families affected by cCMV and raising awareness to prevent its spread. It provides support through a helpline and email services, shares vital information with families and professionals, and collaborates with researchers to improve outcomes and promote prevention.

1 in 200 newborn babies are born with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) in the UK. The majority of these babies will not have any symptoms but around 1 in 1000 will be severely affected, equivalent to approximately 900 children every year in the UK. The potential long‑term health impacts can include deafness, developmental delays and vision loss. cCMV can also cause miscarriage during pregnancy and stillbirth.

The Role

As treasurer, you will play a key role in overseeing the financial health of our charity and ensuring we are well-positioned to continue our work. You will work with us to ensure that the charity complies with its governing document, charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on financial management to ensure effective and sustainable resource use.
• Guide the exploration of new financial opportunities, adjusting strategies to align with our mission.
• Collaborate with the board, volunteers and contractors to build strong relationships that support our funding strategy.
• Ensure financial decisions are transparent, ethical and well-documented.
• Use financial analysis, data and best practices to guide the charity toward optimal outcomes.

What this role involves

• Remote attendance at a 1-hour monthly finance meeting and four quarterly trustee meetings.
• Work closely with the charity book-keeper to approve budgets, accounts and financial statements and ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Guide and advise fellow trustees in the board's formal approval of the annual report and externally examined accounts.

We are seeking a Treasurer who shares our values and can bring the following skills and experience to our board:

• Background in finance, accounting or financial management with a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW); charity finance experience is highly desirable.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to explore new financial pathways and drive change for long-term viability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and dedication to collaborative, sustainable funding strategies.
• Commitment to honest, transparent and ethical financial management and reporting.
• Analytical mindset, using data and research to inform mission-driven financial decisions.

• Your financial guidance will be crucial in helping us secure our future and enable us to continue our vital work.
• Join a board that is dedicated, collaborative, and committed to making a difference.
• Play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a sustainable funding strategy, so that we can continue to support future families affected by congenital CMV.

If you believe you can help us build a sustainable future, we would love to hear from you.

Not sure if this role is right for you? For an informal chat, please contact us.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter by 17:00 on Wednesday 23 April 2025.