Fractional CFO Jobs UK | Fractional FD & Finance Roles

A fractional CFO — also called a fractional FD or part time finance director — provides finance leadership 1-3 days per week. Fractional CFO jobs and fractional FD jobs are sourced through CFO recruitment agencies. The fractional CFO UK market includes fractional finance jobs and fractional FP&A jobs. These roles offer the same expertise as full-time positions at 50-70% less cost.

A fractional CFO in the UK typically costs £2,500-£6,000 per month or £750-£1,500 per day, depending on experience level and sector. Entry-level fractional CFOs charge £750-£1,000/day, senior fractional CFOs charge £1,000-£1,200/day, and premium PE/London-based fractional CFOs charge £1,200-£1,500/day. This represents 50-70% savings compared to a full-time CFO hire (£150,000-£250,000+ annually).

Most fractional CFO and part-time Finance Director roles require ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification plus 10-15+ years post-qualification experience. Prior CFO, FD, or Finance Director experience is typically essential. Sector-specific credentials (FCA experience for fintech, PE experience for portfolio companies) add significant value.

UK fractional CFOs and part-time Finance Directors typically earn £1,000-£1,500 per day, with PE-backed and FCA-regulated roles at the premium end (£1,200-£1,800). Working 2-3 days per week across multiple clients, annual earnings of £200,000-£360,000 are achievable while offering greater flexibility than permanent roles.

Yes, around 30% of fractional CFO roles are now fully remote, with 70% offering hybrid arrangements. Remote CFO jobs are most common in SaaS, eCommerce, and consulting sectors. Regulated sectors (FCA, fintech) typically require some on-site presence for board meetings and compliance, but many offer 2-3 days remote per week.

A fractional CFO works part-time (1-3 days/week) on an ongoing basis, often with multiple clients simultaneously. An interim CFO works full-time for a fixed period (3-12 months), usually covering a vacancy or managing a specific project like M&A or restructuring. Fractional CFOs cost less per year (£50-150k vs £200-400k) but are less available day-to-day.

Fractional CFO and part-time FD roles are available across all major UK cities. London has the largest market, followed by Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, and Newcastle. Remote fractional CFO jobs are accessible from anywhere in the UK and represent a growing share of the market.

PE-backed companies and FCA-regulated fintech firms pay the highest fractional CFO rates (£1,200-£1,800/day). IPO preparation and M&A-focused Finance Director roles also command premium rates. SME and non-profit sectors pay lower rates but often offer more flexibility and purpose-driven work.

The most effective approaches are: registering with specialist platforms like Fractional Quest, networking through ICAEW/ACCA events and FD networks, building relationships with PE firms who frequently place CFOs in portfolio companies, and developing a LinkedIn presence showcasing finance leadership expertise. Searching for 'fractional CFO jobs', 'part-time finance director', or 'fractional FD' will surface relevant opportunities.