Urgent: Fractional CFO Needed
Emergency financial leadership available in 48 hours
Key Takeaways
- 1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
- 2UK day rates range from Ā£800 to Ā£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
Emergency Situations We Handle
**Immediate CFO Coverage For:**
šØ **Crisis Management** - Running out of cash in <6 months - Missed financial covenants - Emergency cost reduction needed - Investor confidence issues
šØ **Sudden Departures** - CFO resigned unexpectedly - Finance team exodus - Maternity/medical leave - Termination situations
šØ **Time-Sensitive Opportunities** - Acquisition opportunity appeared - Unexpected funding round - Due diligence requirements - Audit preparation
**We can provide:** - Same-week start possible - 3-5 days/week for crisis - Experienced crisis managers - Transition to permanent if needed
Cost Comparison
Fractional vs Full-Time Executive
Your Potential Savings
Ā£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 | Ā£50-150k | Ā£150-300k | Ā£200-400k+ |
| Best For | SMEs, startups, scale-ups | Crisis, transitions | Large enterprises |
| Flexibility | ā ā ā High | ā ā ā Medium | ā āā 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: Ā£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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š° CFO Day Rates
Based on 2026 market data for UK CFO roles.
