Reserving Manager - Syndicate Launch

Interim Finance Manager / Group Consolidation London / Hybrid (3-days office based) Duration: 12-months £120,000-£150,000 (would consider day-rate) Start: Flexible (project ramps from June) Arthur Financial are representing a London-based insurer who are undertaking a major merger project bringing together two specialist insurance entities. They are looking for an experienced finance contractor to take ownership of the consolidation and reporting workstream, supporting the group through integration and ensuring readiness from a financial reporting perspective. This is a high-impact role, working directly with senior finance leadership, but requiring a hands-on delivery-focused approach. Key Responsibilities Lead group consolidation across multiple entities, including: Trial balance consolidation Inter company eliminations Alignment of accounting treatments Support technical accounting considerations relating to the merger (FRS102 / FRS103) Establish and deliver consolidated reporting frameworks Build and manage Excel-based consolidation models (initially) Work closely with CFOs, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers and auditors Drive the finance integration workstream end-to-end, supporting merger delivery timelines The Environment Initial consolidation will be Excel-led Entities operate on SUN systems with aligned but independently managed structures Finance teams are currently focused on BAU and year-end, so this role requires someone who can operate independently and take ownership Experience Required Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong experience in: Group consolidation (multi-entity) M&A / merger integration's UK GAAP (FRS102 / FRS103) Background within insurance ( carrier or mutual preferred ) Advanced Excel modelling skills Proven ability to operate in a hands-on, delivery-focused role What They’re Looking For Someone who can “roll their sleeves up” and deliver Comfortable working in ambiguous, evolving structures Strong stakeholder engagement with senior finance leadership Experience working in complex, multi-entity environments

🌐 A global player in Reinsurance is seeking to make key hire to the London team. You’ll lead the technical evolution of reinsurance treaties, shape the insurance portfolio, and drive forward new business strategy across ALL LOB's including Property. 📖 Diving deep into client and market data, you will conduct strategic research, and build sophisticated stochastic models using advanced statistical, actuarial, and scientific tools—all to deliver powerful insights and innovative solutions. Your New Role: 🌟Develop risk pricing and analytical models based on statistical, actuarial and scientific methods 🌟Perform reinsurance optimisation analyses in order to evaluate and compare different reinsurance strategies and pricing. 🌟Liaise between Insurers and Reinsurers and ensure information is disseminated to the appropriate channels for action, both internally and externally. 🌟Analyze, summarize, and/or review data to report findings, interpret results, and make recommendations. Want to find out more? Get in touch 👇 📩 Email: Damian.Bialozynski@arthur.co.uk 📱 Mobile: 07537153983

I’m partnering with a leading London Market player that is expanding its Reinsurance Pricing team. In this role, you’ll gain exposure to Marine, Property, and Specialty lines of business. 🌐 Working with some of the organisation’s most high-profile global clients, you’ll collaborate closely with reinsurance teams, underwriters, and senior actuarial leaders, while taking ownership of technical modelling and financial analysis. What will you be doing? ✍ Conduct pricing and financial analysis for reinsurance agreements ✍ Assess reinsurance treaties using stochastic modelling techniques ✍ Develop and validate actuarial models to support pricing, reserving, and capital management ✍ Present insights and strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders and clients What experience are we looking for? You’ll have London Market experience in Pricing, Reserving, or Capital. Most importantly, you’ll demonstrate a strong interest in moving into Reinsurance Pricing, along with commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder communication skills. Interested in learning more? Get in touch 👇 📩 Email: Damian.Bialozynski@arthur.co.uk 📱 Mobile: 07537 153983