Part-Time Finance Leadership

Part-Time CFO Jobs UK

Find part-time CFO and fractional Finance Director roles across the UK. Portfolio finance leadership positions, 1-3 days per week, day rates from £900-£1,500.

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Part-Time CFO Roles

£1200

Avg Day Rate

Remote/Hybrid

Updated 28 January 2026

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Part-Time CFO / Flexible Finance Director — UKFractional QuestRemote£800-1,200/day28 Jan

Fractional CFO / Part-Time Finance Director — UKFractional QuestRemote£1,000-£1,500/day28 Jan

Fractional CFO / Part-Time Finance Director — LondonFractional QuestRemote£900-£1,500/day28 Jan

Advisory CFO / Non-Executive Finance Advisor — UKFractional QuestRemote£700-1,000/day28 Jan

Fractional CFO - Series A FintechTechGrowth VenturesLondon17 Jan

Fractional Accountant | Edinburgh | 3 or 4 DaysMeraki TalentCity of Edinburgh£50,000-£65,000/year22 Dec

Fractional CFO - ManchesterW TalentManchester22 Dec

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Part-Time CFO / Flexible Finance Director — UK

Finance

Remote

Fractional Quest

United Kingdom£800-1,200/day

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Fractional CFO / Part-Time Finance Director — UK

Finance

Remote

Fractional Quest

United Kingdom£1,000-£1,500/day

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Fractional CFO / Part-Time Finance Director — London

Finance

Remote

Fractional Quest

London, England£900-£1,500/day

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Advisory CFO / Non-Executive Finance Advisor — UK

Finance

Remote

Fractional Quest

United Kingdom£700-1,000/day

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Fractional CFO - Series A Fintech

Finance

TechGrowth Ventures

London, UK

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Fractional Accountant | Edinburgh | 3 or 4 Days

Finance

Meraki Talent

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom£50,000-£65,000/year

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Fractional CFO - Manchester

Finance

W Talent

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Part-Time CFO Rates

Part-Time CFO Day Rate Calculator

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.

Who's Hiring

UK Companies Hiring Part-Time CFOs

AmentumFractional QuestMeraki TalentTechGrowth VenturesThe Focusrite GroupW Talent

The UK Part-Time CFO Market

The part-time CFO model (also known as fractional CFO or part-time finance director) has grown 250% since 2020 as companies recognise they can access senior finance leadership without the full-time cost.

This creates opportunities for experienced finance professionals to build portfolio careers as a part-time CFO.

UK Market Context: According to ICAEW, 45% of growing UK SMEs now use part-time finance leadership. The BVCA reports 78% of PE-backed companies have engaged part-time CFOs.

Unlike interim CFO roles which are full-time for a fixed period, part-time CFO positions offer ongoing engagement typically 1-3 days per week.

Many fractional CFOs work with multiple clients simultaneously, combining part-time CFO engagements into a portfolio career.

Part-Time CFO Day Rates by Sector

Sector	Day Rate	Typical Annual
PE-Backed	£1,200-£1,800	£120-180k (2 days/wk)
Fintech / FCA	£1,100-£1,600	£110-160k (2 days/wk)
Scale-ups	£1,000-£1,400	£100-140k (2 days/wk)
SME / Family	£800-£1,200	£80-120k (2 days/wk)

Who Hires Part-Time CFOs?

SMEs (£2-20m revenue) - Companies needing strategic part-time CFO leadership without full-time cost
Startups (Series A/B) - Companies preparing for growth and investor reporting
Scale-ups - Fast-growing companies building finance function with part-time finance director support
PE portfolio companies - Investor-backed businesses needing financial rigour and value creation tracking
Family businesses - Professionalising finance operations with experienced part-time CFO expertise

Finance Authority Resources

→ ICAEW - Chartered Accountants → ACCA - Global Accountancy → BVCA - Private Equity → FCA - Financial Conduct Authority

Part-Time CFO Qualifications

Most part-time CFO roles require:

✓ ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
✓ 10-15+ years post-qualification experience
✓ Prior CFO, FD, or Finance Director experience
✓ Sector expertise (PE, FCA, SaaS) commands premium rates

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IR35 Calculator for Part-Time CFOs

UK Tax Calculator

IR35 Take-Home Pay Calculator

See how IR35 status affects your earnings as a fractional executive

Day Rate

£1,200

Days Per Week

4 days

Weeks Per Year

48 weeks

Gross Annual: £230,400

Inside IR35

Umbrella company or deemed employment

Gross Revenue: £230,400
Employer's NI: -£16,560
Income Tax: -£71,679
Employee NI: -£6,033

Take-Home Pay

£134,928

Outside IR35

Limited company - salary + dividends

Company Revenue: £230,400
Corporation Tax: -£56,930
Dividend Tax: -£50,054

Take-Home Pay

£120,416

Being Outside IR35 Saves You

-£14,512

per year (-10.8% more)

BetaEstimates only. Consult a tax accountant. gov.uk/IR35

FAQ

Common Questions About Part-Time CFO Jobs UK

A part-time CFO (also called fractional CFO) is a Chief Financial Officer who works with companies 1-3 days per week on an ongoing basis. This model provides senior finance leadership without the full-time commitment or cost.

Part-time CFO day rates in the UK typically range from £900-£1,500 per day. For a 2-day per week engagement, annual costs are £90,000-£150,000 - significantly less than a full-time CFO package of £150,000-£250,000+.

Most part-time CFO roles involve 1-3 days per week, with 2 days being most common. Some executives work with multiple clients to build a portfolio career, while others combine part-time CFO work with other activities.

The terms are often used interchangeably. 'Part-time CFO' emphasizes the reduced hours, while 'fractional CFO' emphasizes the shared/portfolio nature of the role. Both refer to senior finance leaders working less than full-time.

SMEs, startups, scale-ups, and PE portfolio companies commonly hire part-time CFOs. They get experienced finance leadership at a fraction of full-time cost - ideal for companies that need strategic finance guidance but not 5 days per week.

Meet the Expert

Written by a Practicing Fractional Executive

Dan Keegan

Founder & Fractional GTM Expert

With over 15 years of experience in executive leadership, go-to-market strategy, and business development, Dan brings real-world fractional expertise to help professionals navigate the executive job market.

Dan founded Fractional Quest after working as a fractional executive himself, understanding firsthand the challenges of finding quality opportunities and the value fractional leaders bring to growing businesses.

15+ Years Executive ExperienceFractional GTMStrategy & Growth

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Prior executive experience includes

SONY

Sony

Orange

H3G

Hutchison

Current fractional client

OneUp Productions

Gaming & Esports Production

Fractional GTM Lead

New Markets Entered

GTM

Strategy Delivered

2-3

Days Per Week

The Challenge

OneUp Productions needed to expand into new international markets but lacked the in-house expertise for go-to-market strategy. They needed senior GTM leadership without the commitment of a full-time hire.