Meetings and Events Client Finance Manager

Emota; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global events agency in the UK is seeking a Meetings and Events Client Finance Manager to oversee financial health and operational excellence for client projects. The role includes managing complex budgets, ensuring compliance, and providing operational support. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate finance, strong commercial acumen, and proficiency in financial planning tools like Smartsheet and Excel. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to delivering impactful experiences.

Benefits

Volunteer days

Enhanced annual leave

Company pension

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a corporate finance role, ideally in meetings and events.
• Ability to manage complex multi-currency budgets.
• Experience with financial and project planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Support financial health and operational excellence of meetings and events.
• Provide data for client business reviews and RFPs.
• Ensure compliance with company and client policies.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Customer service orientation

Tools

Smartsheet

Box

Cvent

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Meetings and Events Client Finance Manager

Brand: Emota

Location: UK: Ashby-de-la-Zouch or London or Manchester (hybrid remote / office based 2 days a week)

Reporting to: Director of Meetings and Events

Direct report(s): None

A bit about the role

You will be responsible for financial health and operational excellence that supports a portfolio managed by all Emota workstreams, by supporting delivery teams, managing budgets and maintaining compliance with client and internal processes.

You will combine your financial oversight with operational support, and a client-focused process management approach to guide efficiency, profitability, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to you including volunteer days, enhanced annual leave with an option to buy and sell, company pension, life and health insurance and many other benefits.

What will you do

Operational Support

• Initiate projects correctly with systems / tools (Smartsheet, Box, HubSpot) and valid timelines
• Monitor time tracking, margins, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle
• Follow and contribute to development of client SOPs specific to finance

Client Operations

• Provide data for client business reviews and RFPs
• Attend and contribute to client meetings
• Work with client key stakeholders
• Travel on-site to meetings and events internationally (1-2 major events per year) to stay close to project delivery and client needs

Continuous Improvement

• Improve the execution of the preliminary and final project cross charge reports
• Periodically review systems and processes to identify areas for improvement
• Support teams with cash flow processes and billing stages
• Promote process excellence and contribute to operational efficiency initiatives

General

• Attend and contribute at team and financial meetings
• Ensure compliance with all company and client policies and procedures
• Apply an understanding of clients' businesses and products
• Assist new starters by taking on the role of 'Buddy'
• Understand, apply and promote our mission, vision and values
• Achieve quality and accuracy of output following company processes and client expectations
• Organise, plan and prioritise your own workload to meet goals and deadlines

What do you need to have

• A minimum of 5 years experience working in a corporate finance role, ideally in meetings and events
• Strong commercial acumen
• The ability and experience to manage a high volume of complex multi-currency budgets
• Proficient in financial and project planning tools such as Smartsheet, Box and Cvent is advantageous
• Advanced level of Excel and intermediate level of Word and PowerPoint
• Friendly and professional communication skills
• A focus on accuracy, consistency and dedication to customer service
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently
• An excellent communicator and problem solver
• A proactive, can-do, attitude
• Calm and exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines whilst ensuring the highest standard of work

A bit about us

Emota is an award-winning global events agency that creates and delivers engaging, impactful experiences.

Part of Inizio Engage XD, we are an unusually shaped communications group that creates experiences that inspire lasting change. We partner with clients to provide employee engagement, learning and training solutions, scientific engagement and capability building, all underpinned by applied behavioural science. We engage internal and external audiences through the delivery of live and virtual experiences, film, digital, and immersive content.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.