Interim Financial Consultant - Sheridan Maine South : Job Details

Interim Financial Consultant/Project Manager – Pension Scheme Closures (Big 4 Experience) - Immediate StartSheridan Maine is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Consultant/Project Manager from a Big 4 background to lead the closure of multiple defined benefit pension schemes for a Global organisation. This short-term role is ideal for a Senior Actuary or finance professional with extensive experience in large pension schemes, large-scale project management, and the execution of complex financial transitions.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the closure of several defined benefit pension schemes, ensuring the seamless transition of employees to new schemes.
• Take ownership of a large-scale pension scheme with circa 20,000 members, overseeing actuarial valuations, financial accounting, and bulk transfers.
• Lead large scale assets transfers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and risk management.
• Work closely with CFOs, trustees, and senior stakeholders, managing complex negotiations and tricky member issues to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive projects under significant time pressure, ensuring alignment with company objectives and regulatory frameworks.

What We’re Looking For:

• Big 4-trained, Interim Financial Consultant, Senior Actuary or finance professional with significant experience in pension scheme closures and large-scale financial transitions.
• Strong expertise in actuarial liabilities, financial accounting, and risk management related to pensions.
• Proven ability to manage high-value projects under tight deadlines and complex stakeholder environments.
• Not a pension administrator – a specialist team is already in place for this role.

This is a critical, high-profile project, perfect for a seasoned finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes financial environments. If you have the right background, expertise and can start immediately, we invite you to apply today!You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without any restrictions.Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.