Principal Recruitment Consultant - Finance

Interim Finance Manager 18-month FTC | London / Hybrid – 3 days per week | £95,000–£110,000 Arthur Financial are partnering with a well-established insurance organisation to appoint an Interim Finance Manager during a period of significant business change, merger and acquisition activity. This is a hands-on position responsible for protecting business-as-usual finance delivery while the wider organisation progresses several strategic projects. The successful candidate will work closely with the Financial Controller, CFO, actuarial colleagues and the broader finance team. The role would suit an experienced insurance finance professional who combines strong management accounting and financial reporting experience with the ability to improve processes, strengthen controls and operate effectively in a changing environment. Key Responsibilities Own and oversee the monthly management accounts and reporting pack Provide analysis and commentary to support commercial decision-making Maintain effective month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting processes Support statutory reporting under IFRS and relevant local GAAP Coordinate the external audit process and manage key deliverables Maintain strong financial controls and balance sheet assurance Support wider finance projects arising from transformation and M&A activity Identify opportunities to improve, automate and streamline finance processes Produce high-quality financial information for senior stakeholders Work closely with finance, actuarial and operational teams Develop effective relationships with external stakeholders, including reinsurance partners and brokers Provide support across ad hoc technical accounting and reporting matters Ideal Background Qualified accountant: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent Strong accounting experience gained within insurance or reinsurance Proven ownership of management accounts and financial reporting Good technical knowledge of IFRS and UK/local GAAP Experience managing statutory accounts and external audit processes Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management capability Comfortable working across BAU delivery and project activity simultaneously Evidence of improving reporting processes, controls or finance systems Able to work independently, manage ambiguity and challenge constructively Highly Desirable Solvency II or Solvency UK reporting experience Reinsurance accounting or recoveries experience Exposure to reinsurance contracts from a finance or back-office perspective Experience supporting M&A, integration or finance transformation programmes Systems implementation, automation or advanced data/reporting capability Other Information 18-month fixed-term contract London-based hybrid working – three days per week in the office Salary of £95,000–£110,000, dependent on experience Two-stage interview process The upper end of the salary range is available for an exceptional insurance finance professional bringing a strong combination of management accounts, statutory reporting, Solvency II, reinsurance and transformation experience.

Expense Accountant – Insurance 9–12-month FTC | £70,000 | London | Hybrid – 3 days per week Arthur is partnering with a leading specialty insurer looking to appoint an Expense Accountant on a 9–12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Head of Expense Management, the role will provide additional support across expense accounting and Accounts Payable while the wider team focuses on key project activity. It will be a hands-on position with responsibility for delivering accurate month-end reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and resolving reconciliation issues. Key responsibilities Support month-end expense accounting, including accruals, prepayments and journals Ensure costs are recognised accurately and in the correct reporting period Prepare and review reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies Support Accounts Payable activity, payment runs and cash-flow management Maintain effective controls across expense and AP processes Work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and outsourced providers Contribute to weekly and monthly reporting deliverables Identify opportunities to improve processes, data quality and reporting efficiency Experience required Previous expense accounting or management accounting experience Strong month-end experience, particularly accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations Insurance-sector experience is essential; Lloyd’s or London Market exposure would be advantageous Experience working with ERP or EPM systems Oracle experience would be beneficial Confidence working independently and resolving accounting or data issues Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver against tight deadlines The client’s initial budget is £70,000, although there may be flexibility for candidates with particularly relevant insurance expense accounting and systems experience.

Recruitment Consultant - Catastrophe Modelling, Exposure Management & Analytics City of London - EC3A 3DH Hybrid   About Arthur Arthur is your trusted partner in search and recruitment for the insurance industry. We elevate careers by bringing together forward-thinking businesses and brilliant professionals. Built on the foundations of transparency, quality and integrity, our consultative and solutions-focused approach enables our experienced recruitment specialists to deliver an excellent service every time. For more than 20 years, Arthur has specialised exclusively in the insurance market. We work with over 150 insurance businesses and have developed one of the strongest client and candidate networks across the London and Lloyd’s markets. Our ambition is to set the standard for the future of insurance recruitment. We go beyond transactional recruitment to build long-lasting relationships in which our clients, candidates and people can thrive.   Our CAT Team Arthur’s Catastrophe Modelling, Exposure Management and Analytics team is one of the most established specialist recruitment teams operating within the London insurance market. The team partners with insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd’s syndicates, brokers, consultancies and technology businesses to recruit professionals across catastrophe modelling, exposure management, portfolio analytics, climate risk and natural catastrophe research. This is a high-performing and highly respected team with strong existing relationships across the London and Lloyd’s markets, an extensive specialist candidate network and significant opportunities for further growth across the UK, Europe, Bermuda and the United States. The successful person will be joining an established desk with real momentum rather than being expected to build a market from scratch. There is an active client base, a strong flow of permanent and contract opportunities and access to wider relationships generated by more than 30 insurance recruitment consultants across Arthur. You will work alongside experienced CAT recruitment specialists who understand the market, collaborate closely and share candidates, clients and market intelligence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop a long-term career in a highly specialised, relationship-led and commercially rewarding recruitment market. What You’ll Be Doing Running the full 360 recruitment process within Catastrophe Modelling, Exposure Management and Analytics Recruiting across the London and Lloyd’s insurance markets, with the opportunity to develop international business Building long-term relationships with clients and candidates Developing relationships with hiring managers, senior market professionals and talent acquisition teams Headhunting specialist candidates and building high-quality talent pools Managing permanent and contract recruitment assignments Taking detailed job briefs and providing clients with informed market advice Winning exclusive assignments Achieving sales targets and consistently increasing gross profit Identifying new business opportunities within existing and prospective client accounts Working closely with Arthur’s wider insurance teams to identify cross-selling opportunities Keeping up to date with market trends, salary movements, competitor activity and developments across the CAT market Attending client and candidate meetings, market events and networking opportunities Contributing to salary surveys, market reports and specialist CAT marketing Developing and delivering an annual business plan Helping shape the continued growth of Arthur’s CAT division Supporting and mentoring more junior colleagues where appropriate Working within a team that collaborates, shares knowledge and celebrates success   What We’re Looking For Previous recruitment experience, ideally within catastrophe modelling, actuarial, analytics, insurance or another specialist professional market A genuine interest in developing expertise within the London insurance market A confident communicator who can build credible, long-term relationships Strong sales, business development and negotiation skills Someone who enjoys working within a specialist, candidate-short market Ambitious, driven and commercially minded Organised, resilient and able to manage multiple recruitment processes A consultative approach with high standards of client and candidate service A team player who enjoys being part of a close-knit, high-performing group Someone who wants to take ownership of their market and build a long-term career Direct CAT recruitment experience would be advantageous, but we would also be interested in speaking with successful recruiters from other specialist insurance, actuarial, data or analytics markets who are motivated to build expertise within CAT.   What Arthur Offers An established specialist desk with strong existing client and candidate relationships Immediate access to live permanent and contract recruitment opportunities The opportunity to work in one of the insurance market’s most specialist and commercially attractive sectors Market-leading commission structure Clear career progression and the opportunity to grow with the CAT division Early Friday finish at 1pm Hybrid working and flexible working hours Career development, coaching and training opportunities Private healthcare More than 20 years of insurance recruitment expertise An extensive client network across the London and Lloyd’s insurance markets Opportunities to develop business across Europe, Bermuda and the United States A genuinely collaborative and supportive culture that values wellbeing and success The opportunity to learn from some of Arthur’s most successful specialist recruiters Recognition as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for four consecutive years   Equal Opportunities Arthur Financial Limited is an equal opportunity employer; we are fully committed to the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination and value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the firm. The firm will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, maternity, race, religion and belief, or sexual orientation.