Interim Finance Manager / Group ConsolidationLondon / 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 ResponsibilitiesLead group consolidation across multiple entities, including:Trial balance consolidationInter company eliminationsAlignment of accounting treatmentsSupport technical accounting considerations relating to the merger (FRS102 / FRS103)Establish and deliver consolidated reporting frameworksBuild and manage Excel-based consolidation models (initially)Work closely with CFOs, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers and auditorsDrive the finance integration workstream end-to-end, supporting merger delivery timelinesThe EnvironmentInitial consolidation will be Excel-ledEntities operate on SUN systems with aligned but independently managed structuresFinance teams are currently focused on BAU and year-end, so this role requires someone who can operate independently and take ownershipExperien