Director of Finance

Posted: 03/21/2024

The next year is a vital, but it is also an exciting opportunity for Cornwall Cricket. Cornwall Cricket is currently a Ltd Company, but has recently decided to pursue becoming a Charitable Incorporated Company (CIO). The current strategy has become redundant, resulting in the need to complete the next strategy for the next period of time and we also need to become financially sustainable or less reliant on the ECB, becoming a CIO will help us achieve this vision. 

As Director of Finance, you will be responsible for providing effective financial governance and leadership to the Board of Directors of Cornwall Cricket. You will define and drive financial operations, processes and sustainability of our organisational vision. This includes financial matters such as budgeting, project planning, reporting and forecasting. In the event of becoming a CIO, the position will be responsible for reporting to the Charities Commission and managing the financial processes aligned with being a CIO, e.g. Gift Aid.

The role of the Director of Finance at Cornwall Cricket is:

  • Manage Cornwall Cricket Boards finances and report to the Board bimonthly and at the General Meetings.
  • To annual report to Companies House, or Charities Commission dependent on structure.
  • To work with the payroll and audit provider annually.
  • To work with the CCB Bookkeeper monthly to support budgeting and reporting.
  • To support Cornwall Cricket’s delivery of the financial strategy for cricket in Cornwall.
  • To support the financial sustainability of Cornwall Cricket.
  • To Chair the Finance Committee of the Board and be responsible for setting the agenda on a bi-monthly basis in accordance to the CPA Strategy and Risk and Opportunities for CCB.
  • To be an active member of the People Governance and Risk CCB Sub Committee.
  • Strategically review the financial processes and policies and advise where needed.
  • To work with the Managing Director and bookkeeper on developing, managing and maintaining annual budget for Cornwall Cricket Board.
  • To work with the ECBs financial team annually.
  • To support the Cornwall Cricket Professional Staff responsible for delivering the financial strategy, budgeting and financial processes, in particular the: Managing Director Pathway Manager Cricket Centre Manager Development and maintain a sustainable business plan for Cornwall Cricket Centre
  • Support the member organisations with their processes and financial systems.

If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please request a copy of the brochure from Joe Skinner Joe.skinner@cornwallcricket.co.uk