Are you a senior finance professional in the energy sector?
Become an EI volunteer Trustee and help create a better energy future
We are seeking a volunteer Honorary Treasurer to chair our Finance & Audit Committee and take a lead Trustee role in shaping the Energy Institute’s Financial Strategy. Our committees provide critical expertise, guidance, and governance in supporting delivery of the EI’s purpose and strategy. Volunteering can help you demonstrate personal commitment to your field of work, as well as demonstrating your professional expertise. We welcome interest from members with a strong financial background working in the energy sector. Our purpose and values are demonstrated in the About us section of our website.
The Council of the Energy Institute has delegated to the Finance and Audit Committee responsibility for regulating and monitoring all financial issues in the management and reporting of the Institute's activities and governance, effecting both internal and external accountability. The Honorary Treasurer will represent the committee and report to the Council.
The committee meets four times a year around March, May, September, and November. Council meets four times a year around April, July, October, and December. A Council away day is usually arranged in October.
Finance & Audit Committee Remit
- Approve and monitor financial business policy, delegations of authority, investments, banking, and treasury
- Monitor pension plan(s) management
- Monitor operational and capital budgets and forecasts making recommendations for Council approval
- Establish procedures to monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts
- Approve management accounts for presentation to Council
- Responsible for the selection of specialist advisers, including external auditors, taxation, pensions, investment/fund managers.
- Review and approve for recommendation to Council as appropriate all principal external financial reports, including the Annual Report and Accounts and Charity Commission Return.
Applications for the post should include a cover note explaining your interest in the role and a CV. These should be sent by email to hr2@energyinst.org.