Fractional
CFO Agency
Find the best agencies for hiring fractional CFO talent. Compare specialists in finance leadership placements across the UK.
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What Companies Get
What is a Fractional CFO Agency?
A fractional CFO agency specialises in placing part-time, interim, and fractional Chief Financial Officers with businesses. Unlike traditional finance recruiters who focus primarily on full-time permanent placements, these specialist agencies understand the unique dynamics of the fractional model.
They know how to assess candidates who work with multiple clients, understand day rate structures and IR35 compliance, and can match finance leaders to companies based on time commitment requirements (1-3 days per week rather than full-time). A good fractional CFO agency also understands the difference between PE-backed, VC-backed, and owner-managed business requirements.
The UK fractional CFO market has grown significantly since 2020, driven by the need for investor-grade financial leadership without full-time cost. This has driven the emergence of specialist fractional CFO agencies alongside traditional interim and permanent search firms.
Whether you need fundraising support, financial transformation, or board-level finance leadership, working with a fractional CFO agency can accelerate your search for the right finance leader.
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Why Use a Fractional CFO Agency?
Speed to Hire
Agencies have existing networks of pre-vetted fractional CFOs. What might take you weeks of LinkedIn searching, they can deliver in days.
Quality Assurance
Good agencies reference-check, interview, and assess candidates for finance leadership competency before presenting them.
Market Intelligence
Agencies know current CFO day rates, availability, and who has relevant industry experience. They advise on budget and trade-offs.
Compliance Support
IR35, contract terms, right to work checks - agencies handle the compliance complexity of contractor relationships.
Negotiation Support
Having an intermediary helps with rate negotiations and setting expectations on scope, days, and deliverables.
Replacement Guarantee
Most agencies offer replacement guarantees (typically 3-6 months) if the placement doesn't work out.
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Top Fractional CFO Agencies UK
Specialist agencies and platforms for finding fractional CFO talent in the UK.
Fractional.Quest
The UK's leading fractional executive job board. Browse CFO candidates directly or post roles to attract qualified fractional finance leaders.
The Fractional CFO Network
Specialist network focused on finance leadership. Strong in PE/VC-backed companies and scale-ups requiring investor-grade finance.
FD Intelligence
Finance director specialist with fractional and interim options. Good for £5m-£50m revenue businesses.
The Finance Directors Network
Membership network of senior finance professionals. Strong in SME and mid-market placements.
PE CFO Partners
Specialised in private equity-backed businesses. Strong in value creation, 100-day plans, and exit preparation.
Start-up CFO Network
Focused on venture-backed and high-growth startups. Experienced in Series A-C fundraising support.
Direct Hire vs Fractional CFO Agency
Compare the trade-offs between hiring directly and using a fractional CFO agency.
| Factor | Direct Hire | Via Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free (your time only) | 15-25% of year 1 billings |
| Time to hire | 4-8 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
| Candidate quality | Depends on your network | Pre-vetted, referenced |
| Market knowledge | Limited visibility | Full market access |
| Rate negotiation | Self-managed | Agent-assisted |
| IR35 guidance | Self-research | Expert guidance included |
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Fractional.Quest is a job board, not an agency. Browse fractional CFO roles directly, with no placement fees.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fractional CFO Agencies
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