Interim Finance Manager / Group Consolidation Lead (Insurance M&A)

Interim Finance Manager / Group Consolidation Lead (Insurance M&A)

Location: Hybrid / London Office

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced finance contractor to support a merger involving insurance companies. The role requires both high-level technical accounting expertise and a hands‑on approach to consolidating trial balances and producing group financial information under UK GAAP (FRS 102/FRS 103) and Solvency‑UK.

This is a critical delivery role working closely with the FC, CFO, external auditors, finance and system teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Advisory

• Lead technical accounting assessments for the merger, including:
• Business combination accounting under FRS 102 / FRS 103,
• Acquisition accounting, goodwill, and fair value adjustments,
• Group structure and consolidation treatment.
• Prepare technical accounting memos for auditors and governance committees.
• Support accounting policy alignment across merging entities.

Group Consolidation & Reporting

• Perform:
• Intercompany eliminations,
• Adjustments for accounting policy differences,
• Opening balance sheet consolidation.
• Build or enhance consolidation models (Excel or consolidation system).
• Produce group management accounts and statutory‑ready financial statements.

Operational & Hands‑On Delivery

• Hands on to:
• Resolve reconciliation issues,
• Liaise with finance teams to obtain data,
• Support audit requests and evidence gathering.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a finance lead interfacing with:
• FC, CFO and senior leadership,
• External auditors,
• Legal, tax, and finance teams.
• Support merger integration planning and financial governance design.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in:
• Group consolidation,
• Business combinations,
• UK GAAP (FRS 102) and FRS 103 (Insurance Contracts).
• Proven track record in:
• M&A integrations,
• Multi‑entity consolidations,
• Advanced Excel skills (consolidation models, complex workings).
• Able to operate at both:
• Strategic / advisory level, and
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. PRA/FCA).
• Prior interim or contractor roles in M&A or group finance transformation.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and delivery‑focused.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and complex structures.
• Strong communicator, able to explain technical accounting to non‑specialists.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and solutions‑oriented.

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