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Interim Finance Manager

London, Greater London, South East, England
£120000 - £150000 per annum
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Job Ref:BH-23717
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
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