Fractional CFO Services

A fractional CFO is a senior financial executive who works with your company on a part-time basis — typically 10 to 20 hours per week. You get the strategic insight, financial acumen, and leadership experience of a seasoned CFO without the six-figure salary and benefits package that comes with a full-time hire.

Who Needs a Fractional CFO

Fractional CFO services are designed for companies in a specific growth window. You have outgrown basic bookkeeping and need someone who can think strategically about your finances, but you are not yet at the scale where a full-time CFO is justified.

Revenue range: Typically $2M–$30M annually
Growth stage: Scaling operations, entering new markets, or preparing for fundraising
Team size: 15–200 employees with an existing bookkeeper or controller
Complexity: Multiple revenue streams, increasing regulatory requirements, or investor reporting needs

What a Fractional CFO Does

Strategic Financial Planning

Your fractional CFO develops long-range financial plans that align with business goals. This includes revenue modeling, expense optimization, and capital allocation strategies that support sustainable growth.

Cash Flow Management

Cash is the lifeblood of growing businesses. A fractional CFO builds 13-week cash flow forecasts, identifies working capital improvements, and ensures you never face a liquidity surprise. Learn more about our cash flow management approach.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Monthly financial packages, KPI dashboards, and variance analysis that give you clarity on performance. Your fractional CFO translates numbers into actionable insights. See our financial reporting capabilities.

Fundraising Support

When it is time to raise capital, your fractional CFO prepares financial models, investor presentations, and data rooms. They speak the language investors expect and manage the financial side of due diligence.

Board and Investor Relations

Professional board packages, quarterly investor updates, and the financial credibility that stakeholders require. A fractional CFO represents your company with authority in any financial conversation.

Fractional vs. Full-Time CFO

Dimension	Fractional CFO	Full-Time CFO
Annual Cost	$60K–$150K	$200K–$400K+ (salary + benefits)
Time Commitment	10–20 hours/week	40+ hours/week
Experience Level	Typically 15+ years across multiple companies	Varies
Flexibility	Scale up or down as needed	Fixed commitment
Breadth of Experience	Cross-industry, multiple growth stages	Deep in one company

Typical Engagement Timeline

Month 1: Financial assessment, system review, and quick wins identification
Months 2–3: Implement reporting frameworks, build forecasts, address immediate gaps
Months 4–6: Strategic planning, process optimization, and stakeholder alignment
Ongoing: Monthly financial leadership, quarterly planning, and continuous improvement

Explore other service models: Virtual CFO | Outsourced CFO | Interim CFO | Part-Time CFO | CFO Consulting

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Industry Expertise

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