M&a Assistant Finance Manager

Description:

Gallagher, a global leader in insurance brokerage and risk management, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented M&A Assistant Finance Manager to join its expanding team in Glasgow. This pivotal role focuses on UK acquisitions across Retail, Pen & Specialty divisions, where you will be responsible for supporting accounting due diligence, acquisition accounting, and seamless integration of finance functions into the Global Accounting Centre.

This position is ideal for candidates with audit or due diligence experience in large practice firms, looking to make their first or second move into a dynamic, project-driven, and acquisition-focused finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

Due Diligence

• Conduct accounting due diligence on potential acquisition targets.

• Prepare and submit due diligence reports for project evaluation.

• Review financial data to identify risks, gaps, and key insights.

• Audit balance sheets and present findings during project calls.

Acquisition Accounting

• Facilitate setup of new business units and prepare acquisition accounting packs.

• Collaborate with global teams to align month-end processes and timelines.

• Assist in preparing completion accounts and manage acquisition-related payments.

Integration Management

• Support the Accounting Manager/Senior Manager on UK acquisition and integration projects.

• Develop project plans covering Income, Accounts Payable, Management Accounts, Client Money, and Treasury.

• Facilitate workshops and coordinate with SMEs and acquired entities’ finance teams.

• Drive SOX control gap analysis and remediation planning.

• Align acquired entities with Gallagher’s Financial Policy Manual (FPM).

Key Requirements

• University degree or equivalent experience as a fully qualified accountant.

• Audit and/or M&A experience, preferably within a large audit firm.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge; US GAAP knowledge desirable.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in regulatory/control environments.

• Experience with SOX compliance is advantageous.

• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy extra days.

• Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution.

• Life insurance (4x basic salary, up to 10x optional).

• Income protection covering up to 50% of annual income.

• Health cash plan or private medical insurance.

• Employee stock purchase and incentive plans.

• Critical illness cover, discounted gym memberships, and emergency family care.

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gallagher is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equal employment opportunities. They are a Disability Confident Committed employer and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed.