IT Finance Analyst (FTC)

IT Finance Analyst – 12 Month FTC Location:  London (Hybrid 3-days office based) Salary:  £75,000–£80,000 A leading global insurance organisation is seeking an IT Finance Analyst to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting a high-profile IT finance function during a period of growth and transformation. This role sits within a central IT finance team, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to deliver forecasting, planning, analysis and reporting across a complex technology cost base. The team is also undergoing significant MI and reporting transformation, offering exposure to process improvement and automation initiatives. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working at pace, adding value, and improving how finance supports the business. Key Responsibilities Support forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning cycles for IT spend Deliver financial analysis and insight to support decision-making across IT Enhance and automate MI and reporting processes Build and develop new analysis to identify cost efficiencies and opportunities Support capital expenditure reporting and amortisation modelling Drive improvements in cost centre and reporting structures Leverage systems (including TM1) to improve reporting capability Support ad hoc finance activity including supplier and PO processes Candidate Profile ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience) 5–10 years’ experience within finance, ideally in a business partnering / FP&A environment Strong experience supporting  technology / IT cost bases Advanced Excel skills with strong data manipulation and modelling capability Experience with  TM1 and/or Power BI  highly desirable Strong commercial acumen with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong stakeholder management skills across finance and non-finance teams

This organisation is a rapidly growing specialist motor insurance business with deep roots in niche markets, particularly taxi insurance where it holds a dominant market share in the UK.  The business has delivered consistent and strong growth, reaching a substantial scale with sustained profitability and resilience, even during challenging market conditions. Its focus on specialist areas has supported above-average returns and reduced direct competition compared to standard motor insurance markets. The organisation is seeking an experienced actuarial professional to take on a high-profile role focused on pricing and portfolio management within its specialist motor insurance business. This position will play a central role in shaping pricing strategy and supporting the next phase of growth. Role summary: The Portfolio Actuary will and develop and maintain sophisticated risk models tailored to non-standard market segments, while incorporating the latest actuarial and statistical techniques into modelling approaches and data structures. A strong emphasis is placed on innovation, ensuring that pricing methodologies and performance monitoring frameworks remain at the forefront of industry practice. In addition to technical modelling, the position will focus on building practical tools, dashboards, and self-service analytics that enable wider business teams to apply actuarial insights in decision-making. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide thought leadership on pricing, helping to elevate capability across the team. Collaboration is a key aspect of the role, requiring close engagement with teams across reserving, finance, claims, and operations. Insights from these areas will be integrated into pricing processes to ensure a holistic and commercially effective approach. To be considered, candidates should bring prior general insurance pricing experience, ideally within the UK motor market, with a preference for those who have prior portfolio management experience. A strong numerical and academic background is essential, alongside progress toward actuarial qualification or full qualification. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to step into a highly visible and impactful role within a growing specialist insurer. The position offers broad exposure across the full pricing lifecycle — from managing and reviewing portfolios to leading project work and delivering models into production at pace. The environment is notably agile, with minimal bureaucracy, enabling quick turnaround from idea to deployment. Working within a small, close-knit team means high levels of collaboration, no siloed working, and strong visibility across the business — including regular interaction with senior leadership up to CEO level. The role also provides the chance to work with modern technology and shape the technical direction, with a strong emphasis on tools such as Python and Databricks. Overall, it’s a fast-paced, high-growth environment where you can take ownership, influence strategy, and see the tangible impact of your work — making it an excellent opportunity for ambitious actuarial professionals looking to accelerate their careers.

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