How long are typical engagements

Most run 6-12 months for transformation.

What should a CBO deliver in 90 days

Business assessment strategy alignment and improvement roadmap.

Should I hire fractional or full-time

Fractional for transformation. Full-time for ongoing leadership.

How long are typical engagements

Most run 6-12 months for transformation.

What should a CBO deliver in 90 days

Business assessment strategy alignment and improvement roadmap.

Should I hire fractional or full-time

Fractional for transformation. Full-time for ongoing leadership.

Hiring

Hire a Fractional CBO

Complete guide to finding and hiring fractional business leadership

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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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

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When to Hire a Fractional CBO

Quick Definition

Hire a fractional CBO when needing executive business leadership without full-time overhead. Ideal for growing companies scaling operations businesses navigating market shifts or organizations needing strategic and operational alignment.

What to Look For

Look for candidates with broad business experience at similar-stage companies. Key qualities include strategic vision operational execution experience cross-functional leadership and track record working closely with CEOs on company direction.

CBO Evaluation Criteria

Criteria	What to Assess	Red Flags
Strategic Vision	Market and business insight	Tactical only
Execution	Delivered business outcomes	Strategy without results
Cross-functional	Led multiple functions	Single department
CEO Partnership	Executive collaboration	Cannot work at top level

Interview Questions

Key questions: What business transformations have you led? How do you align business strategy with market opportunities? How do you work with CEOs and boards? What would you assess first about our business operations? What quick wins would you target?

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

Hire a Fractional CBO (Chief Business Officer)

A fractional Chief Business Officer provides cross-functional commercial leadership covering strategy, operations, and revenue functions. Ideal for companies needing senior business leadership without the cost of a permanent hire.

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Why Hire a Fractional CBO?

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Commercial breadth: One leader covering strategy, revenue, and operations

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Execution focus: Translate strategy into operational results quickly

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Growth acceleration: Drive revenue while optimising business operations

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Board-ready: Provide investors and boards with credible commercial leadership

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What a Fractional CBO Delivers

Deliverable	Timeline
Business assessment & strategy	Weeks 1-4
Commercial model & pricing optimisation	Weeks 4-8
Operational improvements & processes	Weeks 8-12
Growth execution & team development	Ongoing

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Typical Engagement Models

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Growth: 2-3 days/week for sustained commercial leadership

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Turnaround: 4-5 days/week for intensive business transformation

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Advisory: 1 day/week for strategic guidance and board support

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

Rate Range

Average

Source: UK Market Data 2025

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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

Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£5,000

Monthly

£21,650

Annual

£240,000

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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