Fractional Finance Director UK: Part-Time Financial Leadership
Discover fractional Finance Director roles in the UK. Part-time FD positions for experienced finance professionals.
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What Is a Fractional Finance Director?
A fractional Finance Director (FD) provides part-time senior financial leadership to businesses. Positioned between a Financial Controller and CFO, fractional FDs offer strategic financial guidance with hands-on operational expertise.
Fractional Finance Director vs Fractional CFO
- Fractional CFO: Strategic focus, board-level, investor relations
- Fractional FD: Strategic and operational, team management, systems
- Overlap: Both provide senior finance leadership on part-time basis
Typical Responsibilities
- Financial strategy and planning
- Management accounts and reporting
- Cash flow management and forecasting
- Finance team leadership
- Systems implementation
- Budgeting and variance analysis
- Audit and compliance support
- Bank and stakeholder relationships
When to Hire a Fractional Finance Director
Consider a fractional FD when:
- Revenue is 500K-10M
- Current bookkeeper needs senior oversight
- Financial complexity is increasing
- Need financial leadership but not full-time CFO
- Preparing for growth or change
Fractional Finance Director Rates UK
- Junior (5-10 years): 400-600 per day
- Mid-level (10-15 years): 600-800 per day
- Senior (15+ years): 800-1,100 per day
Qualifications
Most fractional FDs have:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
- 10+ years finance experience
- Previous FD or senior finance role
- Industry-relevant experience
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