What about commitment and loyalty?

Fractional executives are highly committed to client success - their reputation depends on results. Working with multiple companies does not diminish commitment; it enhances expertise and perspective.

When does full-time make more sense?

When you need daily involvement, are large enough to justify cost (£20M+ revenue typically), or have complexity requiring constant attention. Many companies transition from fractional to full-time as they scale.

Benefits Guide

Benefits of Fractional Executives

Why growing companies choose fractional leadership

Overview

The Fractional Advantage

Companies increasingly choose fractional executives over full-time hires. The model offers significant advantages in cost, flexibility, expertise, and speed. Understanding these benefits helps you determine if fractional is right for your organization.

Key Benefits

Core Benefits

Cost Efficiency

Access C-suite expertise at 25-50% of full-time cost. Pay for what you need, not 52 weeks of salary.

Save £100k-150k annually vs full-time hire

Expertise Access

Get experienced executives who have solved your challenges before. No learning curve.

Average 15+ years experience

Flexibility

Scale up during intensive periods, scale down when stable. No long-term commitment.

Typical 30-90 day notice periods

Speed

Fractional executives start in weeks, not months. No lengthy recruitment process.

2-4 week typical start time

Cross-Company Experience

Bring best practices from multiple companies. See patterns and solutions others have found.

Work with 2-4 companies simultaneously

Network Access

Fractional executives bring networks of investors, talent, and advisors.

Accelerated introductions

By Situation

Benefits by Situation

Growing Startup

Get CFO expertise for fundraising without burning runway on full-time salary.

SME

Access senior leadership you could not otherwise afford. Level the playing field with larger competitors.

PE Portfolio

Deploy proven executives quickly across portfolio. Scale expertise without permanent overhead.

Crisis/Transition

Get experienced hands immediately. No recruitment delay when time is critical.

Return on Investment

Fractional executives typically deliver 5-10x ROI through: better fundraising outcomes, avoided mistakes, faster execution, and operational improvements. A £50-100k annual investment often saves £500k+ in avoided costs or generates equivalent value.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, significantly. Full-time CFO costs £200-350k total (salary + benefits + bonus). Fractional CFO at 2 days/week costs £50-100k annually. Even accounting for day rate premium, savings are substantial.

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