Fractional CFO services
Our fractional CFO services give your business senior financial leadership on a part-time basis. You get the same strategic input as a full-time hire, scoped to the days you actually need, and priced before you commit to anything. Hire CFO connects you with experienced fractional CFOs in the UK and the US.
What our fractional services include
A fractional CFO takes on the responsibilities of an in-house CFO, focused on the areas that move the business forward rather than day-to-day bookkeeping. Depending on your stage and goals, this typically covers:
Cash flow management and forecasting
Your fractional CFO builds and maintains a rolling cash flow forecast, so you know your runway and can spot a shortfall before it becomes a crisis. This is usually the first thing put in place at the start of an engagement, since every other decision, from hiring to fundraising timing, depends on having an accurate picture of cash.
Financial modelling budgeting
Rather than a generic template, your CFO builds a model around your actual revenue drivers, cost base, and growth plans. That model becomes the reference point for budgeting decisions through the year, and gets revisited as assumptions change.
Fundraising support
Investors expect specific, defensible numbers, not projections built the night before a pitch. Your fractional CFO prepares investor-ready reporting, works through due diligence requests, and helps position the numbers in a way that stands up to scrutiny during a raise.
Board reporting and KPI development
Your CFO identifies the metrics that actually matter for your business and builds reporting around them, rather than a generic dashboard. This gives your leadership team and board a consistent, accurate view of performance month to month.
Strategic Planning
Beyond routine reporting, your CFO works with you on the financial side of specific goals, whether that's raising capital, entering a new market, or preparing the business for exit. This includes scenario planning, so you understand the financial implications of different paths before committing to one.
Your fractional CFO works alongside your existing team rather than replacing it, picking up the strategic layer that a bookkeeper or financial controller typically isn't scoped to cover. One client used their fractional CFO to run a funding raise on Seedrs, closing at 103% of target with 325 investors involved.
Transparent Pricing
Most fractional CFO providers ask you to book a call before disclosing anything about cost. We publish our pricing because pricing shouldn't be the reason a decision takes three extra weeks.
| Market | Typical day rate | Typical monthly retainer |
|---|---|---|
| UK | £900–£1,300 + VAT | £2,000–£8,000 + VAT |
| US | $1000 - $1,600 | $3,000–$10,000 |
These ranges reflect scope of work, the CFO's experience, and how many days a month you need. For a full breakdown of what drives the range, see our guide to fractional CFO costs. With a full-time CFO salary regularly exceeding £150,000 in the UK and $200,000 in the US once benefits are included, clients typically save 30 to 50% with a monthly arrangement while keeping the same level of financial leadership with our fractional CFO services.
How our Fractional CFO services work
- Enquire. Tell us what you need: a specific project, ongoing strategic support, or cover during a transition.
- Get matched. We put you in touch with a fractional CFO whose sector experience and skill set fit your business, not a generic pool of candidates.
- Start the engagement. Most clients begin with two to twelve days a month, agreed upfront alongside pricing.
- Scale as needed. There's no long-term contract. You can increase, reduce, or end support as your business changes.
Fractional CFO services in the UK and the US
Working across both markets from a single provider means one point of contact, one standard of service and one pricing conversation, rather than managing separate relationships with a UK firm and a US firm. This matters most for businesses with operations, where financial reporting and fundraising expectations can differ, but the strategic role a CFO plays doesn’t.
Every fractional CFO we place has direct experience with the market they’re working in, whether that means UK compliance requirements or US GAAP reporting. The pricing bands above reflect genuine market differences rather than a single rate applied inconsistently across two countries.
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Fractional CFO: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a fractional CFO cost?
UK engagements typically run £900–£1,300 a day or £2,000–£8,000 a month. US engagements typically run $1,000 - $1,600 a day or $3,000–$10,000 a month. Exact cost depends on scope and the number of days required.
Can the same CFO support a business with both UK and US operations?
Yes. We match based on the CFO's relevant market experience, so a business operating in both countries can work with a CFO who understands the reporting and compliance requirements of each.
How is a fractional CFO different from an interim CFO?
An interim CFO covers a defined gap, usually full-time, while a business searches for a permanent hire. A fractional CFO's role is ongoing and part-time by design, not a stopgap.
Is there a minimum contract length?
No. Engagements run on a flexible basis and can be scaled up, down, or ended without a long-term commitment.
Hire for Related Fractional Finance Roles
In addition to providing Fractional CFOs, we connect businesses with a range of fractional finance and operations leaders. Some of the other financial roles we provide businesses with include: