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CFOs — Fractional, Interim, Part-Time & Permanent

Recruit a CFO

FD Capital is a specialist CFO and Finance Director recruitment agency. We place Chief Financial Officers across the UK on a fractional, part-time, interim or permanent basis — typically delivering shortlists within 3 to 7 working days.

The distinction between a Finance Director and a CFO is not always well-defined — in practice, the CFO title is more common in larger businesses, investor-backed companies, US-influenced organisations, and listed or pre-IPO businesses. FD Capital places across both titles. See our guide: When to Hire a Finance Director Instead of a CFO.

Part-Time CFO

It’s not only FTSE 500 companies who are recruiting CFOs. Many of our financial executives, including our top CFOs, are available to work on a part-time or fractional basis. FD Capital provides access to industry-leading experts without the financial burden of a full-time C-suite position. A part-time CFO can unleash your company’s potential.

Portfolio CFO

Types of CFO Engagement

Fractional CFO

A fractional CFO provides board-level financial leadership on a part-week basis — usually one to three days per week. This is the right solution for scale-ups, VC or PE-backed companies, and founder-led businesses that need strategic finance leadership without committing to a full-time hire.

Fractional CFOs typically own financial strategy, investor reporting, KPI frameworks, and board-level financial communication. The model is increasingly common at Series A and B stage businesses.

Part-Time CFO

A part-time CFO works a fixed, contracted number of days per week — usually one to three — on a permanent or long-term rolling contract. Part-time CFO arrangements are common in businesses with established finance teams that need senior oversight without a full-time executive.

Interim CFO

An interim CFO is appointed for a defined period — typically 3 to 18 months — to cover a vacancy, manage a specific project, or lead the finance function through a period of change. Common scenarios: covering a CFO vacancy; pre-IPO financial preparation; post-acquisition integration; financial restructuring.

Permanent CFO

Permanent CFO recruitment is typically for executive-level roles in businesses with revenues above £15–20m, investor-backed companies, and businesses preparing for exit or IPO. FD Capital runs executive search processes combining headhunting with our existing candidate network.

Portfolio CFO

A portfolio CFO holds simultaneous CFO positions across two to four businesses at once. This model is increasingly common in the start-up and scale-up ecosystem, where multiple businesses need CFO-level input but none can justify a full-time appointment.

Outsourced & Virtual CFO

An outsourced CFO provides CFO-level support — financial strategy, reporting, investor relations, treasury — as a managed service. A virtual CFO operates entirely remotely. Both models suit businesses that need board-level finance leadership without an on-site hire.

CFO Salary Guide

CFO salaries vary significantly by engagement type, company stage, and sector. See our full guide: How Much Does a CFO Earn? As a broad guide for UK placements:

CFO Recruitment by Sector

Our CFO network covers all major UK sectors. See our full sectors page for detailed breakdowns. Key sector pages:

Financial Services & Regulated Firms

Technology, SaaS & E-Commerce

Private Equity, M&A & Corporate Finance

Family Office & Other Sectors

CFO Recruitment by Location

The majority of FD Capital CFO placements are in London and the South East. Our London CFO recruitment practice is our largest, covering City, Canary Wharf, West End and Greater London. We also cover Oxford, Cambridge, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff and beyond.

CFO Resources & Guides

Useful resources for businesses hiring a CFO and for CFO candidates:

Why Choose FD Capital for CFO Recruitment

FD Capital focuses exclusively on CFO and Finance Director recruitment. We do not place accountants, financial controllers, or junior finance roles. Our entire operation is built around senior finance leadership — which means our CFO candidate network is deeper, our market knowledge is more current, and our process is faster than generalist headhunters.

Call 020 3287 9501 or email hello@fdcapital.co.uk to discuss your CFO requirement.

External References

  • ICAEW — Institute of Chartered Accountants — com
  • CIMA — Chartered Institute of Management Accountants — com
  • ACCA — Association of Chartered Certified Accountants — com
  • ICFO — Institute of Chartered Financial Officers — com
  • FCA Senior Managers and Certification Regime — org.uk/firms/smcr
  • BVCA — British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association — co.uk
  • London Stock Exchange — listed company requirements — com
  • HMRC — IR35 off-payroll working rules — uk/guidance/understanding-off-payroll-working-ir35
  • Companies House — director responsibilities — uk/guidance/being-a-company-director
  • FRC — UK Corporate Governance Code — org.uk

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FD Capital Recruitment Ltd is registered at Companies House (no. 13329383) and has been providing CFOs and Finance Directors since 2018 and is operated by an ICAEW-registered practice. Our founder Adrian Lawrence FCA holds an ICAEW practising certificate.