Financial Manager

Fractional Financial Manager / Financial Controller (1 day per week) 

Location: Fully Remote (with opportunity to work from Mayfair office) [UK-based] 

Contract Type: Fractional / Consultant (approx. 1 day per week) 

Sector: UK-Regulated Boutique Law Firm 

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Overview

Linkilaw Solicitors is a UK-regulated boutique law firm seeking a commercially astute, detail-oriented Fractional Financial Manager / Controller to provide strategic financial oversight and operational financial management on a part-time basis (approximately one day per week). 

The successful candidate must have strong experience within the UK regulatory and tax framework. This role is designed for a hands-on, mid-career finance professional who enjoys working closely with founders/partners, improving financial visibility, and supporting sound commercial decision-making in a professional services environment. 

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Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Oversight & Reporting 

• Develop and maintain robust monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs 
• Provide cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis 
• Monitor revenue, margins, WIP, lock-up, and profitability by matter/fee earner 
• Deliver variance analysis and financial insights to senior leadership 

2. Strategic Financial Management 

• Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts 
• Provide financial modelling and scenario planning 
• Advise partners on pricing strategy, fee structures, and profitability 
• Identify cost efficiencies and operational improvements 

3. Regulatory & Client Money Oversight 

• Oversee financial controls in line with: 
• Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules 
• Client Money Framework (CMF) requirements 
• Liaise with the firm’s COFA (Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration) 
• Ensure internal financial controls are robust and documented 

4. Tax & UK Financial Compliance Awareness 

• Provide oversight regarding: 
• VAT (including partial exemption where relevant) 
• Corporation tax planning considerations 
• PAYE and dividend strategy (where applicable) 
• Ensure financial decisions align with UK tax regulations 

5. Systems & Process Improvement 

• Assess and optimise financial systems and reporting workflows 
• Improve financial visibility and KPI tracking 
• Support implementation of financial dashboards if needed 

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Candidate Profile

Essential: 

• UK-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent experience) 
• Experience within SMEs or professional services 
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fractional capacity 
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-oriented 
• Strong Excel and financial modelling capability 

Prior law firm experience is helpful but not required. We are looking for someone practical, proportionate, and commercially aware rather than highly technical or compliance-driven. 

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Time Commitment

• Approximately 1 day per week (flexible scheduling) 
• Fully remote, with occasional virtual senior leadership meetings 
• Potential to scale involvement as the firm grows 

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