Assistant Finance Manager

Description:

Gallagher, a global leader in insurance brokerage, is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to support acquisition integration and project management within its UK operations. Based in Glasgow, this full-time role plays a pivotal part in delivering smooth transitions of newly acquired businesses into Gallagher’s Global Accounting Centre.

This opportunity is ideal for a qualified accountant currently working in a large audit firm, looking to step into a dynamic industry role where acquisitions, technical accounting, and project oversight are central to the function. The successful candidate will operate across divisions (Retail, Pen & Specialty), working with subject matter experts, senior leadership, and global finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

🌐 Due Diligence Activities

• Prepare and present accounting due diligence reports

• Review and assess financial information and risks of target companies

• Conduct audits of balance sheets and present findings

• Engage in calls with acquisition targets to understand their financial operations

• Highlight risks and escalate issues to senior managers during the DD process

🔗 Acquisition Accounting & General Ledger Management

• Set up business units for acquired entities, submit forms, and secure approvals

• Prepare acquisition accounting documentation for submission to the US corporate team

• Coordinate with SMEs to align month-end processes and financial reporting

• Facilitate preparation and settlement of Completion Accounts

🧩 Integration Projects

• Support integration of finance functions into the Global Accounting Centre

• Create and maintain detailed project timelines and plans

• Lead workshops with SMEs and finance teams of acquired businesses

• Ensure accurate financial alignment across departments (Income, Accounts Payable, Treasury, etc.)

• Track SOX compliance, conduct control gap analysis, and lead remediation

• Align new entities with Gallagher’s Financial Policy Manual

• Handle retention of records and legacy data systems

• Regularly present updates and escalate concerns to leadership

About You:

• Fully qualified accountant with a university degree or equivalent experience

• Audit background, preferably in a large accounting firm

• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and financial systems

• Experience in US GAAP and SOX environments preferred

• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving

• Effective communicator with the ability to manage multiple projects

• Autonomous, adaptable, and proactive mindset

• Must have the right to work in the UK

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Minimum of 25 holidays + bank holidays, with an option to buy additional days

• Defined contribution pension scheme with company contribution

• Life insurance (4x salary, extendable to 10x)

• Income protection (50% of salary)

• Health cash plan or private medical coverage

• Three paid volunteering days annually

• Employee stock purchase plans and HMRC-approved share incentives

• Critical illness cover

• Gym discounts at 3000+ gyms

• Season ticket loan

• Emergency family care support

• Discounts on shopping and lifestyle products

Inclusion & Diversity:
Gallagher is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is a Disability Confident Committed employer. The organization values unique identities, experiences, and talents and ensures an equitable recruitment process for all candidates. Reasonable adjustments and alternative application formats are available upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Gallagher prohibits discrimination in any form and extends equal employment opportunity in all aspects, including hiring, promotion, benefits, and accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.