Senior Financial Controller - Kent

Xeinadin Group; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

Vacancy Name
Senior Financial Controller - Kent

Vacancy No
VN1005

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Sittingbourne

Location Country
United Kingdom

Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, 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 is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people's potential.

Description
Take on a leadership role within Xeinadin as a Senior Hub Financial Controller, guiding the financial management and operational efficiency of one of our thriving and largest hubs. This position is pivotal to driving the Group's mission of delivering forward-thinking business advice and accountancy services. You will centralise financial operations, onboard new Mergers and Acquisitions, provide strategic insight into 30+ operational locations, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure the hub operates at optimal levels.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee cash flow, revenue, direct and indirect cost control across the hub.
2. Prepare detailed reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis with actionable commentary for the Managing Partner and Group Finance Director.
3. Ensure timely and accurate provision of financial data for auditors and stakeholders.
4. Provide insightful commentary on forecasting and full-year expectations.
5. Centralise finance functions at the hub level, ensuring consistency and efficiency across operations.
6. M&A systems onboarding and centralisation of the finance function within the Hub.
7. Build and manage the hub finance team in alignment with the agreed hub model.
8. Review Locations WIP balances monthly billing and lockup.
9. Manage Cash collection process with stakeholders.
10. Manage Working Capital Cycle of the business and M&As.
11. Ensure financial activities from regional offices (e.g., SL & WIP calculations) are seamlessly integrated into the hub.
12. Oversee the transition of all relevant activities from regional offices to the hub structure within the Legal entity reduction process.
13. Take responsibility for the hub's budget/Area budgets while supporting the Group budgeting process.
14. Ensure regional office budgets are submitted accurately, on time, and meet Xeinadin's growth criteria.
15. Investigate key variances and provide detailed insights into related issues.
16. Manage tax compliance, including transfer pricing related to operating and financing costs.
17. Ensure adherence to group-wide financial and tax regulations.
18. Support Group-level initiatives, including those led by the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and HR Information Systems (HRIS).
19. Full set of Monthly Management accounts for region.

Key Requirements

1. 10-15 Year PQE in Financial experience and controls.
2. A professional qualification in accountancy (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
3. +7 Years Extensive experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role.
4. M&A onboarding experience.

Additional Requirements

1. Strong background in financial management, including reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
2. Proven ability to manage and centralise financial functions within a dynamic environment.
3. Experience in working with mixed industries and navigating ambiguity.
4. Strong analytical skills with a focus on delivering actionable insights.
5. Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, with experience engaging at senior leadership levels.
6. Familiarity with tax regulations and transfer pricing processes.
7. Competency in building and leading high-performing finance teams.

Model
Hybrid

Salary
Competitive

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:

• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

*subject to exceptions and business needs