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Fractional CFO Services for UK & USA Businesses

Experienced CFOs supporting companies across the United Kingdom and United States.

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Rethink Full Time: Flexible CFO Support for High‑Growth Companies

Save 40% in hiring and employment costs with our hire a CFO services. At Hire CFO, we provide cost-effective fractional and full-time CFOs in the UK and the US with expertise and industry knowledge to support high-growth companies.

Strategic financial leadership without the full-time cost

Our fractional CFO services deliver strategic financial leadership on a flexible basis, helping your business manage cash flow, improve profitability, and make informed decisions, without the cost of a full-time executive.

We engaged with Hire CFO to completely run and manage our funding raising campaign on Seedrs. We raised 103% of our target with over 325 investors which was hugely successful. Thanks to all involved.”

Marek Rudzki, COO, Flagship Reporting

Hire CFO set up our real estate reporting and produced business plans for fundraising. James was extremely knowledgeable and as an additional bonus we continually save 40% on employment costs. We honestly can’t operate our business without them.”

Paul Skikne, CEO, BRW Real Estate, Los Angeles

We engaged with Hire CFO to lead in an overseas acquisition for our company. They led the process from beginning to end including due diligence, negotiations and valuations. Very knowledgeable and professional team. Highly recommended!”

David Brooks, Managing Director, Forming Reality Group

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We provide Fractional CFO Services in the US and the UK

We deliver high-impact financial leadership to support your business growth. Our fractional CFO services are tailored to your needs, whether you require strategic oversight or day-to-day financial support. Hiring a fractional CFO gives you senior expertise without the cost of a full-time hire. Whatever your business requires to meet financial goals, we offer several hire services, from fractional CFO consulting and finance director services to hands-on financial controllers and accounting services. We help you build a stronger financial foundation with complete flexibility.

What CEOs Face & How Hiring a Fractional CFO Can Help

What You Face How Hire CFO Solves It
No clear strategy Strategic financial planning and long-term growth focus
Costs out of control Cost control, budget discipline and actionable reporting
Late and inaccurate accounts and tax filings Timely, accurate reporting and full compliance
Poor processes and automation Streamlined financial operations and system automation
Cash flow not optimised – ineffective credit control Cash flow forecasting and proactive credit management
Founder doing all the bookkeeping work We take it off your plate so you can focus on growth
No KPIs or informative management reports Clear dashboards and KPIs to guide decision-making
Tax inefficient company structure Tax optimisation through smart structuring
No annual budgeting or monthly cash forecasting Forward-looking planning and cash visibility
Outdated or ineffective tech stack Implementation of modern, scalable finance tools
Fractional CFO

Whether you are a small business preparing to raise capital, a CEO planning an exit strategy, or simply need to bring order to chaos, we can help. As experienced fractional CFO consultants, we offer both fractional and part-time CFO services designed to improve profitability, drive compliance, develop strategy, and steer your company toward a higher valuation.

Check our blog on when a business should hire a CFO.

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Why Hire a Fractional CFO?

Hiring a part-time CFO in the UK or hiring a fractional CFO in the US gives you flexible, high-impact financial leadership tailored to your business needs.

In-depth financial expertise

Hire a part-time CFO to benefit from the expertise of a highly experienced finance professional without the cost of a full-time hire. Our fractional CFO help you strengthen financial management, maximise profitability and improve overall performance. With expert fractional CFO support, you can develop smarter financial strategies and manage risk effectively, leading to confident, data-driven decisions.

Cost-effective

Choosing a fractional CFO service can feel unreachable for small and medium-sized businesses, but with our expertise, it doesn’t have to be. Hiring a part-time CFO gives you the same senior financial expertise at a fraction of the cost. With our fractional CFO and part-time CFO services, clients typically save 30-50% compared to onboarding a full-time CFO, while still gaining the strategic insight essential to stable growth.

Flexible Fractional CFO Support

Hiring a fractional CFO gives your business senior financial expertise without the commitment of a full-time hire. Our fractional CFO services are fully flexible, with no long-term contracts, and you can scale support as needed. With our part-time CFO services, you get the freedom to find a part-time CFO who fits your business requirements, giving you executive-level insight on your terms.

Strategic decision-making

Strategic decision-making is one of the biggest advantages when you hire a fractional CFO. Through our part-time CFO service, we help you identify and prioritise the areas that will have the greatest impact on your financial performance. With expert fractional CFO insight, you gain the strategic guidance needed to make complex decisions, allowing you to expand your business, secure funding and more with confidence. Our part-time CFO services ensure you always have the senior financial leadership on hand when it matters most.

Strategic financial performance

Whether you’re navigating growth, raising investment, or improving profitability, our fractional CFO consulting ensures you have the strategic insight to move forward with confidence.

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What fractional CFO consulting can do for your business

Capital Raise

Capital raise

Seed funding, Series A, Series B, Crowd funding, private funding, Investment decks, 5 -year plans, Due Diligence

Accounting

Accounting

AR, AP, Cash management, VAT reporting, Corporate tax, Management reporting

Reporting

Reporting

Management reporting, board reports, KPI’s, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, long term forecasting, Financial planning and analysis

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & acquisitions

Due Diligence, finance integration, systems integration, Tax planning

Sale & Exit of Business

Sale / exit of business

Valuations, exit planning, due diligence, tax structuring, buyer negotiations, and post-sale support.

Risk management

Legal liabilities, technology issues, liquidity issues, patents and IP management.
Commercial Activities

Commercial activities

Client agreements, lease agreements, commission structures, employee benefit schemes, share incentive schemes, third party negotiations

Systems & Automation

Systems & automation

Xero, QB, Sage, Netsuite – implementation, integration to 3rd party apps, automation

   How our fractional CFO service works

Hiring a fractional CFO is simple with our fractional CFO service.  Find a part-time CFO and access strategic, flexible financial leadership with ease.

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Tell us what you're looking for
Tell us what you’re looking for
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Agree number of days
Agree number of days required
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Match with CFO
We’ll match you with our best CFO/FD
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Focus on your business
Focus on your business and let us do the rest
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We are experts in your market

Our experienced fractional CFO consultants bring in-depth sector knowledge, ensuring we understand the skills, challenges and financial demands of your industry. As a leading CFO hiring partner, we specialise in placing senior financial professionals across the following markets:

Tech

Fin-tech, Accounting-tech, med-tech, sports-tech, prop-tech, Insurance-tech and others.

Property

Property

Real estate, property development, estate agents, construction, Landlords

Telecoms

Fixed line, cellular, IP tech and hybrid

Retail & Fashion

Online commerce, retail,  fashion, restaurants & beauty.

Financial Services

Retail banking, challenger banks, debt management, investments & short- term lending.

Non-Profit

Charities, and other not for profit organizations.

Publishing

Online and paper publishing, advertisers. Online marketing.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing, FMCG
Healthcare

Healthcare

Health care, Pharma, Care homes, Medical Practitioners, Medical Insurers

Accounting systems we work with

Automation Add-ons

Reporting & Consolidation
AR Management
AP Management
Expense Management
Workflow Management

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