Private Equity Recruitment Agency
C-suite specialists for PE portfolio companies—operating partners, fractional CFOs, and value creation leaders
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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
Private Equity Portfolio Company Leadership
Private equity portfolio companies operate on compressed timelines with demanding value creation plans. The leadership talent that drives EBITDA growth, operational improvement, and successful exits is scarce. Our specialist PE recruitment practice places fractional and permanent executives who understand the PE playbook—from 100-day plans to exit preparation.
PE Portfolio Recruitment Across Sectors
We place executives in PE portfolio companies across sectors: business services, healthcare, technology, industrials, consumer, and financial services. Our network spans lower mid-market to large-cap PE.
Cost Comparison
Fractional vs Full-Time Executive
Your Potential Savings
£180k+
Time Allocation
How fractional executives spend their time
UK Fractional Executive Day Rates
Compare day rates across C-suite roles
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
Calculate Your Potential Income
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Both. We work with operating partners at PE funds to support their portfolio, and directly with portfolio company boards. Many of our client relationships span multiple funds and portfolio companies over years.
Industry Resources & Authority Links
BVCA
British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
www.bvca.co.uk
Invest Europe
Association of European Private Equity and Venture Capital
www.investeurope.eu
AICPA & CIMA
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
www.aicpa-cima.com
ICAEW
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
www.icaew.com
Related Pages
The Fractional Executive Trend
Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership
of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction
Source: Harvard Business Review ↗Platform Stats
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📊 Exec Market Snapshot
💰 Exec Day Rates
Based on 2026 market data for UK Exec roles.
