Fractional Executives for Fintech
Experienced leaders who understand FCA regulation, scaling, and fintech-specific challenges
Key Takeaways
- 1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
- 2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
- 3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
- 4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
- 5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods
Why Fintech Companies Need Specialist Fractional Leadership
Fintech operates at the intersection of financial services and technology—two heavily regulated, fast-moving sectors. Generic fractional executives may lack the specific expertise fintechs need: FCA authorisation, payment processing, banking partnerships, and the unique challenges of scaling a regulated technology business.
Fractional Roles for Fintech
Fractional CFO (Fintech)
FCA reporting, investor relations, unit economics
Fractional CTO (Fintech)
Secure systems, API architecture, scaling
Fractional CCO/MLRO
FCA compliance, AML, regulatory relationships
Fractional CISO
PCI-DSS, security frameworks, cyber resilience
Fractional COO
Operations scaling, process automation
Connect with fractional leaders who've scaled fintechs from seed to Series C and beyond.
Cost Comparison
Fractional vs Full-Time Executive
Your Potential Savings
£180k+
Time Allocation
How fractional executives spend their time
UK Fractional Executive Day Rates
Compare day rates across C-suite roles
Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time
Choose the right engagement model
| Aspect | Fractional | Interim | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Commitment | 1-3 days/week | 4-5 days/week | 5 days/week |
| Duration | Ongoing/flexible | 3-12 months | Permanent |
| Annual Cost | £50-150k | £150-300k | £200-400k+ |
| Best For | SMEs, startups, scale-ups | Crisis, transitions | Large enterprises |
| Flexibility | ★★★ High | ★★☆ Medium | ★☆☆ Low |
Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.
Calculate Your Day Rate
Calculate Your Potential Income
Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.
BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Yes—our fintech network includes executives who have led FCA authorisation applications, managed regulatory relationships, and built compliant fintech operations. We match based on specific regulatory experience (e-money, payment services, consumer credit, etc.).
Industry Resources & Authority Links
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The Fractional Executive Trend
Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership
of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction
Source: Harvard Business Review ↗Platform Stats
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📊 Exec Market Snapshot
💰 Exec Day Rates
Based on 2026 market data for UK Exec roles.
