The Complete Fractional CXO Landscape
Almost every C-suite role can now be engaged fractionally. Here's the complete landscape of fractional CXO options:
Finance & Operations
- Fractional CFO - Financial strategy, reporting, fundraising
- Fractional COO - Operations, processes, execution
- Fractional CRO - Revenue, sales leadership
Marketing & Growth
- Fractional CMO - Marketing strategy, brand, growth
- Fractional Growth Director - Growth tactics, experiments
- Fractional Digital Director - Digital marketing, channels
Technology
- Fractional CTO - Technology strategy, architecture
- Fractional CPO - Product vision, roadmap
- Fractional CISO - Cybersecurity, risk
People & Strategy
- Fractional CHRO/CPO - People strategy, culture
- Fractional Chief of Staff - CEO support, execution
- Fractional Strategy Director - Strategic planning
Fractional CXO Cost Comparison
| Role | Fractional (Monthly) | Full-Time (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| CFO | £2,500-£6,000 | £120,000-£200,000 |
| CMO | £2,500-£5,500 | £100,000-£180,000 |
| CTO | £3,000-£7,000 | £130,000-£220,000 |
| COO | £3,000-£6,500 | £120,000-£200,000 |
| CHRO | £2,000-£5,000 | £100,000-£170,000 |
| CRO | £3,000-£7,000 | £140,000-£250,000 |
Which Fractional CXO Do You Need?
When You Need a Fractional CFO
Cash flow challenges, fundraising, financial reporting gaps, preparing for exit, investor requirements, or scaling finance operations.
When You Need a Fractional CMO
Growth stalling, need marketing strategy, brand positioning unclear, or marketing team needs senior leadership.
When You Need a Fractional CTO
Technical debt, scaling challenges, need technology roadmap, team building, or architecture decisions.
When You Need a Fractional COO
CEO overwhelmed with operations, scaling processes, team coordination issues, or preparing for investment.
When You Need a Fractional CHRO
High turnover, hiring challenges, culture problems, scaling team, or need HR professionalization.
Building a Fractional C-Suite
Many scaling companies build a fractional C-suite with multiple part-time executives. A typical combination might be:
Example: £5M Revenue Scale-Up
This provides C-suite coverage in finance, marketing, and technology for ~£132,000/year—less than one full-time C-suite hire.
Summary: Fractional CXO is a catch-all term for any part-time C-suite executive—CFO, CMO, CTO, COO, CHRO, and more. Access the C-level expertise you need, when you need it, at a fraction of full-time cost.