Question 1

What is a fractional CFO and how does it differ from an accountant?

Accepted Answer

A fractional CFO is a part-time Chief Financial Officer who provides strategic financial leadership — pricing, cash flow forecasting, profitability, KPIs and fundraising. An accountant records what has happened; a fractional CFO helps you decide what to do next. We work alongside your existing accountant, not instead of them.

Question 2

How much does a fractional CFO cost in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Our fractional CFO service starts at £4,000 + VAT per month. That's roughly a fifth of the £190k+ total cost of a full-time CFO in the UK, and you can scale hours up or down as your business needs change.

Question 3

What size of business is a fractional CFO right for?

Accepted Answer

Fractional CFO services work best for UK SMEs turning over £300k to £5m+ per year — businesses too big to run on gut feel, but not yet ready to fund a full-time finance director.

Question 4

How quickly will I see results from a fractional CFO?

Accepted Answer

Most clients get a clearer cash flow forecast and profitability view within the first 30 days. Meaningful profit improvements — typically £50k+ annualised — usually appear within the first 3 to 6 months.

Question 5

Do you replace our bookkeeper or accountant?

Accepted Answer

No. We integrate with your existing bookkeeper, accountant and finance team. Our job is strategy, insight and decision support, not compliance filing.

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