Financial Controller - Sittingbourne

Vacancy Name Financial Controller - Sittingbourne

Vacancy No VN1074

Employment Type Permanent

Duration N/A

Location City Sittingbourne

Location Country United Kingdom

Company Description Xeinadin Group 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. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities.

Description Take on a leadership role within Xeinadin as a Hub Financial Controller, overseeing 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, manage the accounting team and function, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the hub operates at optimal levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee cash flow, revenue, direct and indirect cost control across the hub.
• Prepare detailed reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis with actionable commentary for the Managing Partner and Group Finance Director.
• Ensure timely and accurate provision of financial data for auditors and stakeholders.
• M&A onboarding and centralisation of the finance function within the Hub, ensuring consistency and efficiency across operations.
• Build and manage the hub finance team in alignment with the agreed hub model.
• Review Locations WIP balances monthly billing and lockup.
• Manage Cash collection process with stakeholders.
• Manage Working Capital Cycle of the business.
• Ensure financial activities from regional offices (e.g., SL & WIP calculations) are seamlessly integrated into the hub.
• Oversee the transition of all relevant activities from regional office legal entities to the hub entity within the Legal entity reduction process.
• Take responsibility for the hub's budget/Area budgets while supporting the Group budgeting process.
• Ensure regional office budgets are submitted accurately, on time, and meet Xeinadin's growth criteria.
• Investigate key variances and provide detailed insights into related issues.
• Manage tax compliance, including transfer pricing related to operating and financing costs.
• Ensure adherence to group-wide financial and tax regulations.
• Full set of Monthly Management accounts for region.
  
  

Key Requirements

• 10+ Year PQE in Financial experience and controls
• A professional qualification in accountancy (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role preferred.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Strong background in financial management, including reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven ability to manage financial functions within a dynamic environment.
• Experience in working with mixed industries and navigating ambiguity.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on delivering actionable insights.
• Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, with experience engaging at senior leadership levels.
• Familiarity with tax regulations and transfer pricing processes.
• 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:

• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• subject to exceptions and business needs