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Hire Fractional CFO · Financial Leadership

Financial leadership when you need it most.

Hire experienced fractional CFOs for startups and scale-ups. Get senior financial strategy, fundraising support, and cash flow management without full-time commitment. Pre-vetted, IR35-ready, available 1-3 days per week.

When do you need a fractional CFO?

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Preparing for fundraising
A fractional CFO builds the financial model, prepares the data room, and acts as the credible finance voice in investor conversations.
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Scaling past £1M revenue
Once monthly revenue needs real cash flow management and board-level reporting, a founder's spreadsheet stops being enough.
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Managing a cash crisis
A fractional CFO brings banker relationships, restructuring experience, and the credibility to negotiate with suppliers and investors.
Day rate range
£700–£1,400
Typical engagement
2 days/week
Average duration
14 months
Rolling contract
IR35 status
Outside IR35
Typically

From financial brief to CFO placement in 5 steps

1

Financial brief

Define your financial challenges, growth stage, fundraising timeline, and required expertise level. We assess complexity and leadership requirements.

2

CFO matching

We match against 600+ pre-vetted fractional CFOs with specific expertise in your sector, business stage, and financial requirements.

3

Financial assessment

Shortlisted CFOs review your financial position. We provide financial model insights, cash flow assessment, and strategic finance roadmap.

4

CFO interviews

Financial interviews with founders and board members. We facilitate strategic discussions and cultural fit assessment.

5

Financial leadership

CFO engagement begins. Financial strategy, investor relations, board reporting. 90-day guarantee with ongoing support.

Ready to hire a fractional CFO?

Book a 30-minute call to discuss your financial leadership needs.

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Authority Sources · Independently Verified
UK Finance

SME Finance Report 2026

"68% of UK scale-ups report financial expertise as critical growth constraint, driving demand for fractional finance leadership."

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HMRC

IR35 Off-Payroll Working Rules

"Intermediaries legislation applies to services supplied to clients through an intermediary, such as a personal service company."

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fractional.quest

UK CFO Market Rate Index Q2 2026

"Analysis of 1,200+ CFO day rates from financial leadership engagements across UK growth companies."

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