Fractional CFO
Board-level financial leadership, without the full-time cost.
The bar for fractional CFOs has risen. Growing businesses no longer want a part-time accountant with a bigger title — they expect a genuine strategic partner who brings commercial judgement, sector experience and real-time financial intelligence to the boardroom. Our Fractional CFO service gives you exactly that: a dedicated finance director-level partner accountable for outcomes, not just reports.
Is This You?
You've built something real.
Revenue is growing. But the financial side hasn't kept pace with your ambition. Sound familiar?
Typically £1M–£5M turnover businesses ready for strategic growth
5–30 employees with ambitious, owner-led leadership
Experiencing cash pressure, margin uncertainty or scaling complexity
Considering expansion, acquisition or investment
Outgrown compliance-only accountancy and need real financial leadership
Want clarity, control and a structured financial growth strategy
Choose Your Level
Financial leadership packages
Three structured packages designed to meet you where you are — and take you where you want to go.
Financial Control
Foundation-level financial clarity
- Monthly Bookkeeping & Compliance
- Tailored Monthly Management Reporting
- Quarterly / 6-Monthly Tax Projections
Performance Partner
Strategic reporting & board support
- Monthly Bookkeeping & Compliance
- Tailored Monthly Management Reporting
- Monthly / Quarterly Board Meetings
- Business Performance Scorecard
- Cash & Profit Break-even Analysis
- Quarterly / 6-Monthly Tax Projections
Growth CFO
Full fractional CFO leadership
- Monthly Bookkeeping & Compliance
- Tailored Monthly Management Reporting
- Monthly / Quarterly Board Meetings
- Business Performance Scorecard
- Cash & Profit Break-even Analysis
- 3–5 Year Scenario Forecasting
- Forecast Integration into Finance System
- Finance Function Systemisation & Optimisation
Is This You?
The problem most businesses face.
Most businesses at the £1M–£5M stage are flying blind financially. They have accountants, not advisors. Reports, not strategy. And as fractional CFO support has become mainstream, simply having one is no longer enough — the question is whether yours is actually moving the needle.
Growth Doesn't Equal Clarity
Revenue increases can mask margin weakness. You're busier than ever, but are you actually more profitable?
Cash Strain During Scaling
Hiring, investing, expanding — every step forward puts pressure on cash. Without visibility, growth becomes a gamble.
Reports Without Direction
Monthly packs land in your inbox, but nobody is translating them into decisions. Data without interpretation is just noise.
You Don't Need a Full-Time FD
But you do need board-level financial leadership. Someone who translates numbers into decisions and strategy into results.
Our Approach
Beyond compliance. Towards strategy.
Today's fractional CFO has to earn their seat at the table — and we do. We don't just tell you what happened. We help you understand what it means, what's coming, and what to do about it, combining hands-on sector experience with real-time reporting technology and a structured strategic cadence.
What's included
Our Fractional CFO services
Tailored Management Reporting
Monthly visual and numeric reporting built from conversations with your dedicated relationship manager — insight you can act on, not just numbers on a page.
Real-Time Financial Dashboards
Cloud-based dashboards giving you live visibility of cash, margins and KPIs between meetings — because modern finance leadership doesn't wait for month-end.
Quarterly Board-Level Meetings
Interpreting performance against goals, identifying risk, and translating finance into actionable decisions.
Investor, Lender & Exit Readiness
Investor-grade reporting, financial models and due diligence preparation — whether you're raising, refinancing or building towards a sale.
Business Performance Scorecard
Non-financial KPIs, leading indicators, and operational alignment — the full picture, not just the P&L.
Cash & Profitability Break-Even Analysis
Understand exactly what it takes to break even — from both a cash and profitability perspective.
3–5 Year Scenario Modelling
Base, best and worst case forecasting so you can plan with confidence, not guesswork.
Forecast Integration & Tax Planning
Forecasts embedded into your finance systems, with quarterly or 6-monthly tax projections.
How We Work With You
A structured process.
Strategy Kickoff Workshop
A deep-dive into your business, goals, and financial landscape. We align on priorities from day one.
Financial Scorecard Build
We design your bespoke performance scorecard — the financial and operational metrics that matter most.
Break-Even Analysis
Cash and profitability break-even modelling so you know exactly where you stand.
3–5 Year Scenario Planning
Base, best and worst case modelling to stress-test your growth plans and de-risk decisions.
Quarterly Board Cadence
Ongoing board-level meetings where we review, recalibrate and drive the strategy forward.
The Outcomes You Can Expect
Better decisions. Stronger results.
Decision Confidence
Make strategic decisions backed by real data, not gut feeling.
Cash Clarity
Know where your cash is, where it's going, and how to protect it.
Margin Visibility
Understand true profitability by client, service, and channel.
Risk Reduction
Identify threats before they become crises. Plan for scenarios, not surprises.
Long-Term Value Creation
Build a business that's worth more — whether you're scaling, selling, or succession planning.
Fractional CFO Knowledge
Fractional CFO insights.
FAQ
Common questions.
What's the difference between a Fractional CFO and an accountant?
What are the package options?
How much time does a Fractional CFO spend with my business?
At what stage should I consider a Fractional CFO?
What does a quarterly board meeting involve?
Can a Fractional CFO help with fundraising?
How much does a Fractional CFO cost in the UK?
Is a Fractional CFO worth it for a small business?
What should I expect from a good Fractional CFO?
How quickly will we see results?
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