fractional executives ecommerce

Fractional Executives for E-commerce UK

Specialist fractional executives for UK e-commerce. CFO, CMO and COO leadership for online retail businesses.

8 December 202515 monthly searches
E-commerce team working on online retail strategy

Why E-commerce Companies Use Fractional Executives

UK e-commerce businesses operate in a fast-paced, competitive environment requiring specialist expertise in areas from supply chain to digital marketing. Fractional executives provide the senior leadership needed to scale efficiently.

Key Fractional Roles for E-commerce

Fractional CFO for E-commerce

Financial management for online retail:

  • Unit economics and margin analysis
  • Inventory and working capital management
  • Multi-channel profitability
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Marketplace fee optimisation

Fractional CMO for E-commerce

Driving customer acquisition and retention:

  • Performance marketing and ROAS
  • Customer acquisition strategy
  • Email and CRM programmes
  • Brand building and positioning
  • Marketplace marketing (Amazon, etc.)

Fractional COO for E-commerce

Operations and fulfilment excellence:

  • Supply chain optimisation
  • Warehouse and logistics management
  • Customer service operations
  • Returns and reverse logistics
  • Marketplace operations

E-commerce Challenges Fractionals Solve

  • Scaling operations for peak periods
  • Multi-channel complexity
  • Customer acquisition costs rising
  • Inventory management challenges
  • International expansion

E-commerce Fractional Rates UK

  • Fractional CFO: 500-1,100 per day
  • Fractional CMO: 450-1,000 per day
  • Fractional COO: 500-1,100 per day

Peak Season Considerations

Many e-commerce fractional engagements increase during:

  • Q4 peak trading preparation
  • Black Friday/Cyber Monday
  • New market launches
  • Platform migrations

Related Resources

Team collaboration on retail strategy

Related Articles

Ready to Find Fractional Jobs?

Browse the latest fractional executive opportunities across the UK.