Fractional Roles: Complete Guide to Part-Time Executive Positions

Understanding Fractional Roles

Fractional roles are part-time executive positions where senior professionals provide leadership to multiple companies. These roles have become increasingly popular as businesses seek flexible access to experienced talent without full-time commitments.

Types of Fractional Roles

Fractional Finance Roles

• Fractional CFO: Strategic financial leadership, fundraising, investor relations
• Fractional Finance Director: Financial operations and team management
• Fractional Controller: Financial controls and reporting

Fractional Marketing Roles

• Fractional CMO: Marketing strategy and brand leadership
• Fractional Marketing Director: Campaign execution and team leadership
• Fractional Head of Growth: Growth strategy and analytics

Fractional Technology Roles

• Fractional CTO: Technology strategy and architecture
• Fractional VP Engineering: Engineering team leadership
• Fractional Head of Product: Product strategy and development

Fractional Operations Roles

• Fractional COO: Operational strategy and execution
• Fractional Operations Director: Process optimisation
• Fractional Supply Chain Director: Logistics and procurement

Fractional People Roles

• Fractional HR Director: People strategy and culture
• Fractional Chief People Officer: Strategic HR leadership
• Fractional Talent Director: Recruitment and development

Who Hires for Fractional Roles?

• Startups (Seed to Series C)
• Scale-ups (10-200 employees)
• SMEs professionalising
• PE portfolio companies
• Family businesses

Compensation for Fractional Roles

UK market rates typically range from 350-1,500 per day depending on role seniority and specialism.

Explore Specific Roles

• Fractional CFO Jobs
• Fractional CMO Jobs
• Fractional CTO Jobs
• Fractional COO Jobs
• Fractional HR Jobs
• Fractional Sales Director
• Fractional Finance Director