Finance Leadership

Fractional CFO Services

Get experienced CFO leadership without the full-time commitment. Our fractional CFO services (also known as virtual CFO services) provide financial strategy, fundraising support, and board-level finance leadership with a senior CFO working 1-3 days per week.

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£850-£1,200

Day Rate Range

1-3 days

Per Week

40-60%

Cost Savings vs FT

ACA/ACCA

Typically Qualified

Industry Resources

What We Deliver

Fractional CFO Service Areas

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Financial Strategy

Develop financial roadmap, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning aligned with business goals

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Fundraising Support

Financial models, pitch decks, due diligence preparation, investor relations, and term sheet negotiation

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Management Reporting

Design and implement dashboards, KPIs, board packs, and investor reporting frameworks

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Cash Flow Management

Working capital optimisation, runway management, cash forecasting, and treasury

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Finance Team & Systems

Hire finance talent, implement accounting systems, and build scalable finance function

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Compliance & Audit

Statutory accounts, audit preparation, tax planning, and regulatory compliance

Pricing

Engagement Models

Flexible options to match your finance maturity and growth stage

Oversight

1 day/week

£3,400-£4,800/month

Board reporting, strategic oversight, investor liaison

Best for:

Post-seed with FD/controller

Part-Time CFO

2 days/week

£6,800-£9,600/month

Active leadership, fundraising, systems implementation

Best for:

Series A/B, scaling finance

Full Engagement

3 days/week

£10,200-£14,400/month

Deep involvement, M&A, complex transactions

Best for:

Fundraising, exit preparation

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When to Use Fractional CFO Services

A fractional CFO provides senior finance leadership without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire. This is particularly valuable for venture-backed companies that need investor-grade financial management but aren't yet at the scale to justify a full-time CFO.

Virtual CFO vs Fractional CFO - What's the Difference?

Virtual CFO and fractional CFO are essentially the same thing - both refer to a part-time Chief Financial Officer who works with your company on a retained basis. The term "virtual CFO" became popular during the remote work era, emphasising that these finance leaders can work effectively without being physically present every day. Whether you search for virtual CFO services or fractional CFO services, you're looking for the same solution: experienced finance leadership without full-time cost.

Ideal Situations for Fractional CFO Services

Fundraising - Preparing for Series A, B, or growth rounds
Post-investment - Meeting investor reporting requirements
Scaling finance - Growing beyond founder-managed finances
M&A preparation - Sell-side or buy-side transaction support
Systems implementation - ERP, FP&A tools, and reporting infrastructure
Interim cover - Bridging gap while recruiting permanent CFO

UK Locations We Serve

Our fractional CFOs operate across the UK, with particular strength in:

London

Our largest market - tech, VC-backed, financial services

Manchester

Growing tech hub, strong SME market

Birmingham

Manufacturing, professional services

Fractional CFO vs Bookkeeper vs Accountant

Role	Focus	Output
Bookkeeper	Transaction recording	Accurate books
Accountant	Compliance, tax	Accounts, returns
Fractional CFO	Strategy, fundraising, decisions	Growth, capital, value

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What is a Fractional CFO?

Understanding the role

Results

Success Stories

Real examples of how fractional CFO services have transformed businesses

Technology

Series A SaaS Company

Challenge:

Needed to raise Series A but had no financial model, messy books, and no investor-grade reporting

Solution:

Fractional CFO 3 days/week for 6 months

Results:

✓Built 3-year financial model
✓Closed £8M Series A
✓Implemented Xero + reporting stack
✓Reduced cash burn by 25%

Manufacturing

Private Equity Portfolio Company

Challenge:

PE acquisition with no finance function beyond bookkeeper, needed rapid professionalisation

Solution:

Fractional CFO 2 days/week for 18 months

Results:

✓Built finance team of 3
✓Implemented ERP system
✓Monthly board packs in 5 days
✓Prepared for bolt-on acquisitions

E-commerce

High-Growth E-commerce

Challenge:

Cash flow crisis despite £15M revenue, no visibility on working capital or profitability

Solution:

Fractional CFO 2 days/week for 12 months

Results:

✓Unlocked £2M working capital
✓13-week cash flow forecast
✓Negotiated better supplier terms
✓Profitable within 9 months

Professional Resources

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ICAEW

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales

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ACCA

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

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CIMA

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

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FRC

Financial Reporting Council

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British Business Bank

SME finance and growth support

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BVCA

British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

FAQ

Common Questions About Fractional CFO Services

Fractional CFO services typically include: financial strategy and planning, management reporting and dashboards, cash flow management, fundraising support (models, decks, investor relations), board reporting, compliance and audit preparation, team leadership, and financial systems implementation.

Most engagements are 1-3 days per week on a retained basis. Your fractional CFO attends leadership meetings, manages the finance function, produces board packs, and drives financial strategy. Engagements typically start with a financial health check and 90-day improvement plan.

Bookkeepers record transactions. Accountants produce accounts and tax returns. Fractional CFOs provide strategic finance leadership - financial strategy, fundraising, investor relations, business partnering, and driving commercial decisions. They're C-suite leaders, not back-office.

Fractional CFO day rates in the UK range from £850-£1,200. A typical 2-day per week engagement costs £6,800-£9,600 per month (£81,600-£115,200 annually). This is 40-60% less than a full-time CFO with benefits, bonus, and equity.

Ideal situations: preparing for fundraising (Series A onwards), post-investment reporting requirements, scaling beyond founder-managed finances, M&A preparation, implementing financial systems, or professionalising the finance function pre-exit.

Our fractional CFOs are based across the UK, with strong presence in London (our largest market), Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, and Leeds. Most work hybrid arrangements combining remote work with on-site client days.

Most fractional CFOs are ACA (ICAEW) or ACCA qualified with 15-25 years experience. Many have Big 4 backgrounds plus commercial experience in finance director or CFO roles. Look for those with sector-specific experience and ideally previous fractional engagements with strong references.

Absolutely - fundraising support is a core fractional CFO service. They build financial models, prepare data rooms, create investor decks, coordinate due diligence, negotiate term sheets, and manage investor relations. Many fractional CFOs have helped raise £10M-£100M+ across multiple companies.

Your accountant handles compliance (statutory accounts, tax returns, Companies House filings). Your fractional CFO focuses on strategic finance - they'll work alongside your accountant, using their numbers to build management reporting, forecasts, and strategic insights. Many fractional CFOs help upgrade accounting partners if needed.

Quick wins in 30 days (financial health check, cash flow analysis, KPI dashboard). Meaningful impact by 90 days (management reporting live, budget/forecast built, board packs running). Significant ROI by 6 months (fundraise ready, systems implemented, team structure defined).

Meet the Expert

Written by a Practicing Fractional Executive

Dan Keegan

Founder & Fractional GTM Expert

With over 15 years of experience in executive leadership, go-to-market strategy, and business development, Dan brings real-world fractional expertise to help professionals navigate the executive job market.

Dan founded Fractional Quest after working as a fractional executive himself, understanding firsthand the challenges of finding quality opportunities and the value fractional leaders bring to growing businesses.

15+ Years Executive ExperienceFractional GTMStrategy & Growth

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Prior executive experience includes

SONY

Sony

Orange

H3G

Hutchison

Current fractional client

OneUp Productions

Gaming & Esports Production

Fractional GTM Lead

New Markets Entered

GTM

Strategy Delivered

2-3

Days Per Week

The Challenge

OneUp Productions needed to expand into new international markets but lacked the in-house expertise for go-to-market strategy. They needed senior GTM leadership without the commitment of a full-time hire.

Our Approach

Engaged as Fractional GTM Lead to develop and execute market expansion strategy, working 2-3 days per week alongside the existing leadership team.

Cost Effective

Senior GTM expertise at a fraction of full-time hire cost

Immediate Impact

Hit the ground running with proven playbooks

Flexible Scale

Adjusted involvement as needs evolved

Fractional GTMMarket ExpansionGaming IndustryInternational Growth

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