• The RoleAt BlackBay, this role is trusted with meaningful responsibility from day one.You will:Own the finance function end-to-end as the most senior finance person in the business
• Act as a direct commercial adviser to the management team on performance, profitability and cash
• Run management reporting, cashflow forecasting, budgeting and board-ready financial packs
• Take full responsibility for the trust account and compliance with the Legal Profession Uniform Law
• Own debtors, lockup and WIP - including the partner conversations that come with it
• Manage payroll, BAS, IAS, supplier payments and bank reconciliations
• Manage the relationship with our external accountants, bank and insurers
• Supervise our existing finance administrator and shape how that role evolves
• Bring judgement to matter profitability, pricing and partner performance reporting
• Support the firm's AML/CTF compliance program (Tranche 2) through trust account monitoring, transaction reporting and source of funds verification, working closely with the Chief of Staff as AML/CTF Compliance Officer
• Build the finance function alongside the firm - systems, processes and team

This is not a steady-state role. The firm is growing quickly, and the role will grow with it. The right person will be running a function several times this size within a few years.

• Who This Role Is ForThis role is designed for ambitious finance professionals who want to grow with a firm rather than slot into something already built.Qualified accountants (CA or CPA) with approximately 6–8+ years post-qualification experience
• Prior law firm or professional services experience - trust accounting under the Uniform Law is preferred
• Familiarity with AML/CTF obligations is highly regarded
• People who want to build, not maintain
• are comfortable being the senior decision-maker on financial matters
• who want their seniority and compensation to track the firm's growth
• expect progression and reward to follow performance, not tenure

• What You GetGenuine ownership of the firm's finance function from day one
• Direct access to the decision-makers
• A clear runway from Finance Manager to Financial Controller and beyond as the firm scales
• Compensation that grows commensurate with ability, seniority and the size of the function you're running
• The opportunity to build something - systems, team, reporting, commercial influence
• A collegiate, ego-free culture with high standards
• A long-term career path in a firm growing deliberately and sustainably at pace