Corporate Finance Director

Xeinadin Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory firm in Manchester is seeking a Corporate Finance Director to lead complex projects, enhance client relationships, and develop junior talent. The ideal candidate will possess ACA/ACCA qualifications and a successful track record in corporate finance transactions. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support

Flexible Benefits platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executing corporate finance transactions.
• Strong understanding of M&A, fundraising, and valuations.
• Excellent commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Drive key corporate finance projects and act as lead advisor.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and clients.
• Lead preparation of financial models and deal strategies.

Skills

Corporate finance transactions

Client advisory skills

Financial modelling

Negotiation

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

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

• Manchester, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes, Preston, Reading
• Manchester, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes, Preston, Reading