Finance Director

Location: Wednesday – Berkhamsted office based, hybrid The company: The Events Industry Alliance Ltd (EIA, www.eventsindustryalliance.com) is a dynamic organisation serving organisers, venues and contractors in the exhibition & events industry. The EIA works on behalf of the events industry associations AEO, AEV and ESSA to increase awareness of the importance and economic contributions of the events industry. The EIA is a platform for the AEO, AEV and ESSA to work together to achieve common objectives for the good of the industry. In addition, EIA provides a secretariat function to its three, not-for-profit, owner trade associations within the events sector, namely the Association of Event Organisers Ltd (AEO, www.aeo.org.uk), the Association of Event Venues Ltd (AEV,www.aev.org.uk), and ESSA (www.essa.uk.com). Served by a small dynamic team of 20 employees based in Berkhamsted, EIA is a fast-paced, progressive, customer-facing company, with a high profile in the events sector. The role: As a member of the EIA management team, you will have full responsibility for finance, HR, IT, and facilities management for EIA, reporting directly to the Board. In addition, you will be responsible for the finances of the three trade associations and will work closely with the Board’s Treasurer of each association. You will also be appointed as the Company Secretary for all four companies. The trade associations’ business models are based on revenue from membership subscriptions, sponsorship, and events for members, small intimate networking dinners, annual conferences, training, and awards dinners. Key skills required for this role: Commercial acumen and delivery of objectives – You will provide business support and share your knowledge and experience to assist in decision-making processes, explore financial and legal implications of initiatives, and develop these into financial models and regular forecasting. Excellent communicator - You need to be confidential and diplomatic, maintaining ethical walls to prevent the disclosure or exchange of information that could lead to conflicts between the three Associations. Technical competence – As a qualified accountant, you will draw on your skills from double entry bookkeeping to presenting to the Board. Hands-on approach – You will have the support of a part-time bookkeeper and will be expected to be involved in all aspects, including preparation of budgets, management accounts, ledger reconciliations, insurance, and building management. Presenter/speaker - You will attend board meetings and AGMs, presenting the financial forecast, budget, and statutory accounts. Experience of P&L management – You must have experience to empower employees to control costs and work to budgets. Strong work ethic – You will be a self-starter, disciplined, and able to multitask to meet important deadlines. Cash flow management - Responsible for day-to-day cash flow and treasury management. HR – Full HR function including payroll, contractual and legal compliance. Company Secretary for each company – Responsible for filings, changes to Articles & Memorandum, and AGM paperwork. IT – Responsible for strategy and implementation, managing outsourced IT support. Governance – Participate in quarterly meetings with each Board’s Executive. Internal control & annual audits – Full management of annual statutory audits for each company. Package: Bonus: Performance-related bonus. Total on target earnings: £ on application Pension: Employer contribution 4% of basic salary to a stakeholder scheme (employee minimum contribution 5%). Holidays: 10 days (Pro rata of 25 days for full time). After 2 years’ service, holiday entitlement increases by ½ a day each year, up to a maximum of 11 days per year. Others: Cycle to work scheme. Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification business-related experience. Company Name

EIA Salary / Salary Range

On Application Closing Date

13-Nov-2024 Date Entered

30-Oct-2024 Location

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