Fractional Financial Controller Jobs UK
Growing businesses need fractional financial controllers to manage day-to-day finance operations, reporting, and controls without the £80-120k full-time cost. [Day rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates") of £500-£900 make experienced financial controllers accessible to SMEs and scale-ups.
With Making Tax Digital and increased HMRC scrutiny, qualified financial controllers are essential for growing businesses.
Fractional Financial Controller Day Rates UK
| Company Type | Day Rate Range | Typical Rate |
|---|---|---|
| PE-Backed | £750 - £1,100/day | £900 |
| Scale-up (Series A+) | £650 - £950/day | £800 |
| SME (£5-50M revenue) | £550 - £850/day | £700 |
| Startup / Early Stage | £450 - £700/day | £575 |
| Non-Profit | £400 - £650/day | £525 |
Why Companies Hire Fractional Financial Controllers
Growth stage fit: Too complex for a bookkeeper, too early for a full-time FC
Qualified expertise: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified without permanent cost
Audit readiness: Preparation for first audit, investor reporting
Systems implementation: Xero/Sage/NetSuite setup and optimisation
Key Financial Controller Responsibilities
Management Accounts: Monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow reporting
Financial Controls: Approval workflows, segregation of duties, policies
Statutory Compliance: VAT, corporation tax, Companies House filings
Budgeting & Forecasting: Annual budgets, rolling forecasts, variance analysis
Payroll & AP/AR: Process management, supplier payments, collections
Related Pages
[Remote Fractional Jobs](/remote-fractional-jobs)
