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Part-time CFO Jobs UK

Hire a part-time CFO at 2–3 days a week — senior finance leadership for growing businesses. Part-time Chief Financial Officer roles across the UK with day rates £700–£2,000.

Day Rates: £700–£2,000Typical Engagement: 2–3 d/wkCommon Focus: Fundraising, FP&A
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CFO
Series B FinTech, FCA-authorised
LONDON · 2D/WK · REGULATED
£1,500
FIT 96
CMO
Scale-up SaaS, demand-gen rebuild
MANCHESTER · 2D/WK · SERIES B
£1,300
FIT 93
CTO
PE-backed industrial, platform rebuild
BRISTOL · 3D/WK · PE
£1,650
FIT 91
CISO
HealthTech, ISO 27001 + SOC 2
EDINBURGH · 2D/WK · CERT
£1,400
FIT 89
COO
Climate scale-up, 100-day plan
CAMBRIDGE · 3D/WK · SCALE
£1,300
FIT 87
avg match time48h
£700–£2,000
Day Rates · by experience & complexity
2–3 d/wk
Typical Engagement · part-time leadership
Fundraising, FP&A
Common Focus · strategic finance
Very high
Market Demand · especially fintech/SaaS
01 / the role

Part-time CFO Role Definition.

What Part-time CFOs own, what they don't, and where they sit in the team.

Part-time Chief Financial Officers are senior finance executives who work 2–3 days per week providing strategic financial leadership to companies that need CFO-level expertise but can't justify full-time costs. They handle financial planning, fundraising, board reporting, and strategic finance initiatives.

The demand has surged as companies face complex financial challenges requiring senior expertise — fundraising complexity, unit economics optimization, financial modeling for growth, and investor reporting standards. Many scale-ups need this expertise but can't afford £150k+ full-time CFO salaries.

Part-time vs Fractional CFO — key differences

Part-time CFO roles typically involve consistent days (e.g., Mon-Wed) with one company for 6+ months, often with paths to full-time. Fractional CFOs usually work across multiple clients and may have more project-based, flexible arrangements. Both avoid full-time commitment while providing senior finance expertise.

02 / scope

Essential Skills for Part-time CFOs.

The skill set a fractional Part-time CFO brings into the business.

Financial planning and strategic analysis

Part-time CFO jobs require expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), scenario modeling, and strategic forecasting. CFOs must translate complex financial data into actionable business insights for leadership teams and investors.

Fundraising and investor relations

Part-time CFOs often lead fundraising activities, due diligence processes, and ongoing investor communications. This includes financial modeling for investment rounds, board presentation skills, and understanding venture capital dynamics.

Financial systems and process optimization

Part-time CFO jobs involve implementing scalable financial systems, establishing internal controls, and optimizing finance processes. This includes cash flow management, risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

03 / rates by stage

Part-time CFO Rates & Compensation.

UK market rates for part-time financial leadership

Company StageDay Rate RangeMonthly (2-3 days)Typical Focus
Pre-Series A startups£700–£1,200£6k–£14kFinancial foundations, fundraising prep
Series A/B companies£1,000–£1,600£8k–£19kGrowth metrics, investor reporting
Scale-up (Series C+)£1,200–£2,000£10k–£24kStrategic finance, M&A, IPO prep
Established SMEs£900–£1,500£7k–£18kProcess optimization, strategic planning
04 / vetting

How we vet fractional Part-time CFOs.

Five-stage vetting before any candidate reaches you.

01

Qualification screen

Verify Part-time CFO tenure, sector context and stage fit.

SOURCING
02

Mandate fit

Match to your situation — stage, board dynamics, timing.

MATCHING
03

Reference deep-dive

Speak to recent past clients — real outcomes, not titles.

VERIFY
04

Shortlist + analysis

3–5 candidates with rate percentile, fit and IR35 attached.

48 HOURS
05 / live roles

Current part-time CFO opportunities.

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06 / questions

Fractional Part-time CFO FAQ.

The questions clients ask before bringing in a fractional Part-time CFO.

Part-time CFO day rates range from £700–£2,000 depending on experience and company complexity. Monthly costs for 2–3 days per week typically range from £6k–£24k. Fintech and high-growth SaaS companies often pay premiums for sector expertise.

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48-hour shortlist of vetted fractional Part-time CFOs — every candidate with rate percentile, fit and IR35 attached.

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