Vacancy Name
Corporate Finance Director
Vacancy No
VN1403
Employment Type
Permanent
Duration
N/A
Location City
Manchester
Location Country
United Kingdom
Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.
Description
As a Corporate Finance Director at Xeinadin, you will be a strategic leader responsible for delivering exceptional client outcomes and managing complex transaction processes across a variety of sectors. You'll work alongside Partners to shape the strategic direction of the Corporate Finance function, lead high-value engagements, and contribute significantly to business development and firm-wide growth initiatives.
This senior-level role is suited for a commercially astute and entrepreneurial individual with proven experience in executing corporate finance transactions, developing junior talent, and expanding client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive key corporate finance projects, providing high-level oversight and acting as lead advisor to clients throughout the transaction lifecycle.
* Build and sustain trusted relationships with business owners, stakeholders, and third-party advisors, acting as the go-to expert for strategic and financial advice.
* Lead the preparation and delivery of Information Memoranda, financial models, due diligence, and deal negotiation strategies.
* Apply robust knowledge of financial modelling, business valuations, and transaction structuring (including working capital, cash flow analysis, and debt/equity funding).
* Inspire and lead the team - ensuring quality delivery, skill development, and knowledge sharing.
* Identify and convert new opportunities through proactive networking, relationship building, pitch development, and proposal delivery.
* Collaborate with Partners to influence and implement the strategic objectives of the Corporate Finance team within the wider firm.
Key Requirements
* ACA or ACCA qualified (or Qualified by Experience).
* Proven track record of leading complex corporate finance transactions end-to-end.
* Strong understanding of M&A, fundraising, valuations, and financial strategy.
* Excellent commercial judgement and client advisory skills.
* Advanced financial modelling and deal structuring capabilities.
Additional Requirements
* Highly credible communicator and negotiator.
* Resilient and effective under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills.
* Line manage, mentor and develop high-performing junior team members.
* Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Represent Xeinadin at external events, panels, and thought-leadership initiatives.
Model
Hybrid
Salary
Competitive
Benefits
Benefits
* Company Pension Scheme
* 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
* Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
* Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
* Business closure over Christmas*
* Life Assurance x4 annual salary
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Enhanced Company Sick Pay
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
* Corporate Discounts Platform
Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
* PMI single or family
* Critical Illness Cover
* Cash plan
* Cycle to work
* Eye care
* Dental
* subject to exceptions and business needs