Fractional Finance: The Complete Resource Centre

FD Capital is one of the UK’s most active recruiters of fractional finance professionals — placing fractional CFOs, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, Heads of Finance and specialist finance roles across SMEs, PE-backed businesses, scale-ups and listed companies. This page brings together our full library of fractional finance resources, guides and services. Use the sections below to navigate to the topic most relevant to you.

Fractional Finance Recruitment Services

FD Capital places fractional finance professionals across all seniority levels and engagement types. Our core fractional recruitment pages cover every role in the senior finance function.

• Fractional CFO
• Fractional Finance Director (FD)
• Fractional Financial Controller (FC)
• Fractional Head of Finance
• Fractional Management Accountant
• Fractional Finance Business Partner
• Fractional FP&A
• Fractional Company Secretary
• Fractional Chief Risk Officer
• Fractional CEO Recruitment
• Fractional CFO Recruitment: Building Strategic Finance Teams on Demand

Understanding Fractional Finance

These guides explain what fractional finance professionals are, how the model works and when it is the right choice for your business.

• What Is a Fractional FD/CFO? Complete UK Guide
• What Is a Fractional CFO? A Comprehensive Guide
• What Is a Fractional FD and How Can It Transform Your SME?
• What Does a Fractional Finance Director Actually Do?
• What Skillsets Do Fractional CFOs Bring?
• The Rise of Fractional CFOs: Transforming Financial Leadership for SMEs
• How the UK Fractional CFO Market Is Growing
• Global Demand for Fractional CFO Services

Fractional vs Other Finance Models

One of the most common questions from clients is how the fractional model compares to interim, part-time and full-time appointments. These pages address that decision directly.

• Fractional FD vs CFO: Which Role Do You Need?
• Full-Time vs Fractional CFO
• Fractional FD vs Full-Time FD: Which One Does Your Business Need?
• Fractional CFO vs Full-Time FD: Which Is the Right Choice?
• Fractional CFO vs Interim CFO vs Full-Time: When Each Is Right
• Fractional FD vs Interim Finance Director
• Fractional vs Part-Time vs Interim FD/CFO: What’s the Difference?
• When Should You Hire a Fractional FD vs Full-Time?
• When to Hire a Fractional FD vs Interim FD: Deciding Factors
• Can You Switch from Fractional to Permanent FD?
• Can One Person Be Both Interim and Fractional FD?
• Length of Contracts: Fractional vs Interim Roles

Fractional Finance Costs and Hiring Guides

These pages cover the cost of hiring fractional finance professionals and how to structure an effective search.

• Fractional CFO Cost in the UK
• How Much Does a UK Fractional FD Cost?
• Understanding the Costs: How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Fractional CFO in London?
• How to Hire a Fractional CFO
• How to Choose the Right Fractional FD for Your Small Business
• How to Define the Scope of a Fractional FD
• How to Write a Job Spec for a Fractional FD
• Internal Communication When Hiring a Fractional FD
• Benchmarking for Fractional FD Fees
• Scaling Financial Oversight: Fractional CFO 1 Day vs 2 vs 3 Days Per Week
• Fractional CFO on Retainer: How It Works

When to Hire a Fractional Finance Professional

These guides help business leaders identify the right moment to bring in fractional finance expertise.

• Five Signs It’s Time to Hire a Fractional Finance Expert
• 3 Signs It’s Time to Hire a Fractional FD
• 5 Signs Your SME Needs a Fractional FD Before Cash Flow Crumbles
• Cash Flow Triage: When to Call in a Fractional FD
• When Should You Hire a Fractional CFO Instead of a Full-Timer?
• Navigating Growth with a Fractional CFO: When and Why to Hire One
• When to Bring in a Fractional FD During a PE Acquisition
• When to Introduce a Fractional FD During a VC Funding Round
• Can a Fractional FD Prepare You for Fundraising?

Fractional Finance by Sector and Business Type

Private Equity

• Fractional CFO for PE/VC-Backed Companies
• Fractional CFOs for PE-Backed Companies
• How Fractional CFOs Support Private Equity-Backed Businesses
• Building a Private Equity Value-Creation Plan with a Fractional CFO
• PE Playbooks: How Fractional FDs Drive Value Pre- and Post-Investment
• How a Fractional CFO Prepares Companies for PE Due Diligence
• Fractional CFO Guides PE-Backed Exit Strategy

SaaS and Technology

• Fractional CFO for SaaS Businesses: Key Focus Areas
• Fractional CFO for SaaS Scale-Ups
• SaaS Growth Strategy: How Fractional CFOs Drive Recurring Revenue
• How a Fractional FD Supports Tech Companies Navigating Rapid Growth
• Fractional FDs for Tech Startups: Financial Expertise on Call

Other Sectors

• Fractional CFOs in Manufacturing: A Cost-Effective Finance Boost
• Fractional FD for Professional Services Firms
• Fractional FD for Family Businesses
• Fractional FD for Fast-Growing E-Commerce
• Fractional CFO for Property Portfolio Firms
• Fractional CFOs in Non-Profit & Charity Sector
• Non-Profit Transformation with a Fractional FD
• Fractional CFOs in ESG & Sustainability Reporting

Becoming a Fractional Finance Professional

Resources for qualified finance professionals considering a move into fractional or portfolio working.

• How to Become a Fractional CFO in the UK
• Building a Portfolio as a Fractional FD
• From Full-Time to Fractional: Transition Guide
• How to Price Your Fractional FD Services
• KPIs to Measure Fractional FD Success
• How Fractional FDs Maintain Relevance & CPD

Current Fractional Finance Vacancies

FD Capital maintains an active portfolio of fractional CFO and Finance Director roles. Current vacancies include:

• Fractional CFO
• Fractional CFO — PE Backed
• Fractional CFO — Fundraising (Aerospace Industry)
• Fractional CFO — Innovative FinTech Start-Up London
• Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) — 2
• Fractional Chief Financial Officer — Media
• Fractional Finance Director (Creative Industry)
• Fractional Finance Director (1 Day per Week)
• Fractional Finance Director — Cambridge
• Fractional Finance Director — Manchester
• Fractional Finance Director — Transformation
• Fractional Finance Director (Fully Remote)
• Fractional Finance Director (E-Commerce)
• Fractional Finance Director (FD) Hotel Group
• Fractional Finance Director — Hertfordshire
• Fractional Finance Manager / Financial Controller
• Fractional Financial Controller (Fully Remote)
• Fractional Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About FD Capital’s Fractional Finance Practice

FD Capital was founded by Adrian Lawrence FCA, a Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the ICAEW with over 25 years of experience working with senior finance professionals, boards and business owners across the UK. He holds an ICAEW practising certificate in his own name. FD Capital has been placing fractional finance professionals since 2018. FD Capital is accredited by the Good Business Charter and is a recognised Living Wage Employer.

To discuss a fractional finance requirement, call 020 3287 9501 or visit our main Fractional CFO or Fractional FD pages.