What does a fractional solutions officer cost?

Day rates typically range from 900-1400 GBP depending on industry and complexity.

How do I evaluate solutions officer candidates?

Assess solution architecture skills, presales track record, and productization experience.

What qualifications matter most?

Technical breadth, presales leadership, and package development success.

How long are typical engagements?

Solutions engagements typically run 6-12 months for portfolio development.

What does a fractional solutions officer cost?

Day rates typically range from 900-1400 GBP depending on industry and complexity.

How do I evaluate solutions officer candidates?

Assess solution architecture skills, presales track record, and productization experience.

What qualifications matter most?

Technical breadth, presales leadership, and package development success.

How long are typical engagements?

Solutions engagements typically run 6-12 months for portfolio development.

Hire a Fractional Chief Solutions Officer

Complete guide to hiring fractional solutions 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 CSO (Solutions)

Quick Definition

Consider a fractional Chief Solutions Officer when developing solution architectures, bridging sales and delivery, or creating packaged offerings. Ideal for companies productizing services or building solution portfolios.

What to Look For

Evaluate candidates on solution architecture experience, presales leadership, package development skills, and cross-functional coordination. Look for deal win rates and solution portfolio success.

Evaluation Criteria

Criteria	What to Assess	Red Flags
Solution Architecture	Technical to business translation	Only technical depth
Presales	Deal support and win rates	No revenue attribution
Productization	Package and offering development	Only custom solutions
Cross-functional	Sales and delivery alignment	Siloed approach

Interview Questions

Ask about their solution development methodology, presales win rate improvements, experience productizing services, and approach to aligning sales and delivery.

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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 CSO (Chief Solutions Officer)

A fractional Chief Solutions Officer bridges technology and business needs, designing enterprise solutions and leading pre-sales, solution architecture, and client engagement strategies.

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Why Hire a Fractional CSO?

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Enterprise deals: Solution selling expertise for complex B2B sales

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Architecture leadership: Design scalable solutions for enterprise clients

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Pre-sales excellence: Build and lead high-performing solutions teams

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Client success: Ensure implementations deliver on promises

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What a Fractional CSO Delivers

Deliverable	Timeline
Solutions capability assessment	Weeks 1-4
Solution frameworks & playbooks	Weeks 4-8
Pre-sales process & team development	Weeks 8-12
Client engagement & delivery excellence	Ongoing

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Typical Engagement Models

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Strategic: 1-2 days/week for solutions strategy and governance

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Deal support: 2-3 days/week for major enterprise opportunities

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Build: 3-4 days/week for solutions team establishment

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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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