Finance Manager (Fixed Term Contract) in London

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About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller – Group Team, the Finance Manager leads the financial reporting process for the US GAAP consolidated results and the UK GAAP financial statements for the non-insurance entities of the Arch International Group, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely delivery. You will own reporting delivery and insight generation, provide analysis to senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making, strengthen the finance control environment, drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, and provide formal leadership, coaching and development to the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting
  • Lead the quarterly US GAAP close, ensuring reporting deliverables to the US are coordinated, reviewed and delivered accurately and on time.
  • Review monthly management accounts of the non-insurance entities within the Group.
  • Manage the preparation and review of the UK financial statements and annual reports for the non-insurance entities within the Group.
  • Coordinate the external audit for in-scope entities, acting as the main point of contact for audit queries and ensuring audit documentation is complete and of high quality.
• Technical Accounting & Policy
  • Review and maintain accounting policies to ensure compliance with UK GAAP and US GAAP requirements.
  • Prepare accounting memos for executive management and external audit when required.
  • Interpret complex accounting and reporting updates, make sure the team understands their implications, and oversee implementation of any required changes.
• Controls & Governance
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliation and controls processes.
  • Ensure all SOX and Finance controls within the team are completed and evidenced, escalate deficiencies promptly, and track agreed remediation actions through to verified closure.
  • Drive the development and enhancement of controls within the assigned reporting area, contributing to wider Financial Reporting Team control improvements.
  • Own the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting records and controls, ensuring Arch policies and guidelines are applied consistently and providing guidance and challenge to the team.
• People Leadership
  • Manage, supervise and develop direct reports, driving team performance to the highest standards of accuracy, timeliness and accountability, reviewing their work and providing regular updates to the Financial Controller – Group Team.
  • Set individual performance objectives for the team that reflect their skills and experience, give regular feedback, and identify training and development needs.
  • Coach and mentor team members, acting as a role model and supporting capability uplift across the team.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify and lead process improvements across the finance division, including supporting ongoing transformation projects and the Process and Operational Excellence (“POE”) initiative.
  • Monitor and review reporting processes, driving standardisation and automation to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Insight & Stakeholder Partnering
  • Provide analysis and insight on financial results to senior stakeholders, translating analysis into clear, actionable recommendations that support informed decision-making.
  • Act as a senior cross-functional partner across other Finance functions, Underwriting, Actuarial, Internal Audit, Legal and CoSec, proactively resolving complex issues and aligning stakeholders around shared priorities.
  • Review the accuracy of data provided by other departments and respond to queries on the financial result.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified (or equivalent), with up-to-date CPD records.
• More than 5 years’ post-qualification experience in financial reporting and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills and understanding of US GAAP, FRS 102 and the UK Companies Act 2006.
• Financial consolidation experience.
• High competence in Excel and strong working knowledge of financial accounting systems.
• Experience of supervising, reviewing and challenging the work of others.

Desirable

• Previous financial reporting experience within insurance and specifically Lloyd’s of London or a Big 4 (or equivalent) firm.

Key Behaviours

• Ownership and accountability for delivery against objectives.
• Attention to detail, ensuring high standards of accuracy and control across complex outputs.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presenting with impact to decision makers and senior leadership.
• Plans and prioritises the team’s workload, balancing delivery with forward-looking insight.
• Leads the resolution of issues, applying judgement to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Proactive, hands-on team player who adapts well to change, highlighting opportunities and shaping solutions through planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop others, acting as a role model to the Finance team and peers, and to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.

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