Interim Financial Controller - Insurance in London

Interim Financial Controller - Insurance in London

London Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead financial reporting and ensure accuracy under tight deadlines in a global insurance company.
  • Company: A dynamic global insurance firm operating across Europe, Asia, and North America.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative team and enhance your career in a technically demanding role.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by driving financial processes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Qualifications: Strong accounting knowledge, experience with IFRS and local GAAP, and proven delivery focus.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

A global Insurance Company operating across Europe, Asia and North America is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Consultant to support a critical period of delivery across its European finance function. Operating in a complex, multi-entity environment, the business is undertaking a focused push to clear a backlog of subsidiary statutory accounts and strengthen financial reporting processes across the region. This role sits at the heart of that effort, requiring an experienced and self-sufficient contractor to take ownership of delivery and drive outcomes at pace within a technically demanding reporting landscape.

Your new role

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness under tight deadlines
  • Interpret and apply IFRS alongside various local GAAP frameworks across EMEA jurisdictions
  • Identify reporting gaps, resolve technical issues and drive completion through a hands-on approach
  • Operate as a key contact for group reporting, ensuring alignment with central requirements
  • Engage with local finance teams and stakeholders while maintaining independence and delivery focus
  • Support process improvements to streamline reporting and enhance controls where required

What you'll need to succeed

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and local GAAP across EMEA
  • Proven track record operating in a high-pressure, delivery-focused environment
  • Ability to work autonomously and take full accountability for outputs
  • Strong stakeholder management capability across international teams
  • Big 4 trained (ACA/ACCA) or equivalent, with significant contractor experience at a senior level
  • A pragmatic, solutions-driven mindset with a clear 'own it and deliver' approach

Interim Financial Controller - Insurance in London employer: Reachwork

Join a leading Personal Injury practice in Birkenhead, where you'll thrive in a supportive and dynamic work environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload from day one, benefiting from competitive salaries and hybrid working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious paralegals looking to grow their careers within a rapidly expanding team.

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We think you need these skills to ace Interim Financial Controller - Insurance in London

Financial Reporting
IFRS
Local GAAP
Stakeholder Management
Technical Accounting Knowledge
Process Improvement
Autonomy