Fractional FP&A Jobs UK
Find specialist fractional FP&A jobs across the UK. Part-time financial planning & analysis roles with competitive [day rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates").
What Are Fractional FP&A Jobs?
Fractional FP&A jobs are part-time financial planning and analysis positions where experienced professionals work 1-3 days per week. According to CIMA↗, demand for fractional FP&A talent has grown 250% since 2020.
Unlike full-time FP&A roles, fractional FP&A jobs offer flexibility for both companies and professionals. Companies get senior-level financial analysis expertise without the £90,000-£150,000 cost of a full-time FP&A Director. Professionals enjoy portfolio careers working across multiple interesting businesses.
Day Rates for Fractional FP&A Jobs
According to Robert Half↗ and industry data (March 2026), fractional FP&A jobs typically offer:
| Sector | Day Rate | Monthly (2 days/week) |
|---|---|---|
| PE-Backed/Scale-ups | £1,100-£1,300 | £8,800-10,400 |
| Tech/SaaS | £950-£1,200 | £7,600-9,600 |
| Financial Services | £900-£1,150 | £7,200-9,200 |
| Manufacturing | £850-£1,100 | £6,800-8,800 |
| SME/Mid-Market | £800-£1,000 | £6,400-8,000 |
Cost Savings: Full-time FP&A Director salary: £90,000-£150,000. A fractional FP&A professional at £7,200/month (2 days/week) costs £86,400 annually - saving 40-60%.
Types of Fractional FP&A Jobs
Strategic FP&A Roles
Fractional Head of FP&A - Leading planning function, £1,000-£1,300/day
Fractional FP&A Director - Board reporting focus, £950-£1,200/day
Fractional Senior FP&A Manager - Team leadership, £850-£1,100/day
Specialist FP&A Positions
Fractional Business Partner - Divisional support, £900-£1,100/day
Fractional FP&A Analyst (senior) - Modelling focus, £750-£950/day
Fractional Planning Manager - Budget cycles, £850-£1,050/day
Key Skills for Fractional FP&A Jobs
Qualifications: ACA/ACCA↗/CIMA↗ essential per [ICAEW](https://www.[icaew↗](https://www.icaew.com/↗ "Institute of Chartered Accountants").com)
Technical: Advanced Excel, Power BI/Tableau
Systems: Anaplan, Adaptive, NetSuite
Experience: 5-10+ years in FP&A roles
Soft Skills: Business partnering, stakeholder management
Where to Find Fractional FP&A Jobs
Register with specialist platforms like Fractional Quest
Network through AFP↗ and CIMA events
Connect with PE firms needing portfolio support
Build LinkedIn presence showcasing FP&A expertise
Market Demand
According to [EY CFO Survey 2026](https://www.[ey↗](https://www.ey.com/en_uk↗ "Ernst & Young UK").com):
73% of UK companies struggle to hire permanent FP&A talent
58% are open to fractional FP&A arrangements
Average time to hire: 4-6 months permanent vs 2-3 weeks fractional
FAQs
How much do fractional FP&A jobs pay?
Fractional FP&A jobs typically pay £800-£1,300 per day. Working 2-3 days per week across multiple clients can yield £150,000-£250,000 annually.
What qualifications do fractional FP&A jobs require?
Most fractional FP&A jobs require professional accounting qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) plus 5-10 years FP&A experience.
Are fractional FP&A jobs remote?
About 78% of fractional FP&A jobs offer remote or hybrid working according to [CIPD](https://www.[cipd↗](https://www.cipd.org/↗ "Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development").co.uk).
