Scaling Your Finance Function to Support Growth

As businesses grow, financial complexity increases. A fractional CFO helps build the financial structure, processes, and leadership needed to support expansion, improve efficiency, and ensure the business can scale successfully.

Strengthening the Finance Function

• Improve finance processes and reporting workflows
• Build scalable financial structures aligned with growth
• Ensure finance operations support business objectives
• Increase efficiency and reliability of financial reporting

Supporting Business Growth

• Prepare the organisation for expansion and investment
• Ensure financial systems can support increased scale
• Help leadership manage rapid growth effectively
• Provide financial leadership during periods of change

Leadership and Team Development

• Support and mentor finance team members
• Help recruit and develop finance staff
• Strengthen financial leadership across the organisation
• Create a finance function capable of supporting long-term growth

Improving Efficiency and Focus

• Allow founders and CEOs to focus on strategic priorities
• Ensure financial management is handled professionally
• Improve operational efficiency through better financial oversight
• Support sustainable and well-managed business growth

Hiring a fractional CFO provides organisations with access to experienced financial leadership without the cost and long-term commitment of a full-time executive appointment. Fractional CFOs bring strategic insight, financial discipline, and leadership capability, helping businesses improve performance, strengthen financial control, and support growth. Exec Capital recruits fractional CFOs who have proven track records in delivering measurable results across a wide range of industries and business stages.

One of the key benefits of hiring a fractional CFO is access to senior financial expertise at the right level for your organisation. Many growing businesses require CFO-level leadership but do not yet need a full-time appointment. A fractional CFO provides the necessary oversight and strategic direction while maintaining flexibility, allowing organisations to scale leadership capability in line with business needs.

Fractional CFOs help improve financial visibility and decision-making. They introduce robust financial reporting, develop forecasting models, and ensure management teams have accurate and timely financial information. This enables business leaders to make informed decisions, identify risks, and capitalise on opportunities. Improved financial insight is particularly valuable during periods of growth, investment, or organisational change.

Another important benefit is strengthening financial control and governance. Fractional CFOs implement financial processes, improve internal controls, and ensure financial management aligns with best practices. This helps reduce risk, improve efficiency, and strengthen confidence among investors, lenders, and stakeholders.

Fractional CFOs also play a critical role in supporting fundraising and investor engagement. They prepare financial forecasts, support due diligence, and present financial information clearly and professionally. Exec Capital places fractional CFOs with experience working with private equity firms, venture capital investors, and lenders, helping organisations secure funding and manage investor relationships effectively.

Flexibility is another key advantage. Fractional CFOs can be engaged for a defined number of days per month or to deliver specific projects, allowing organisations to access senior leadership while maintaining cost efficiency. This approach allows businesses to strengthen their financial leadership quickly and adjust support as requirements evolve.

Exec Capital’s fractional CFO recruitment process focuses on identifying CFOs who combine strong financial expertise with commercial understanding and leadership capability. Our network includes experienced CFOs who have supported growth companies, investor-backed organisations, and established businesses. This ensures clients gain access to financial leaders who can contribute immediately and deliver meaningful business impact.

As your company grows, it needs to build its capabilities to meet demand. As you invest in product enhancement and improvements to services, the compliance team need to be ready to put the systems in place to sell these additional units. A Part-time CFO will invest in their team to create a cohesive approach to engaging with potential customers and improving capacity.

Unlock Financial Leadership with Fractional CFO Recruitment

In today’s dynamic business environment, London’s startups and scale‑ups need strategic financial leadership—without the full‑time commitment. That’s where Exec Capital’s Fractional CFO recruitment steps in, delivering senior expertise on demand.

Why Choose a Fractional CFO?
• Cost‑effective excellence: Tap into high‑calibre CFO expertise at a fraction of the cost of a full‑time hire—no six‑figure salaries or benefits overhead
• Scalable flexibility: Adjust the level of engagement to suit your business phase—whether raising capital, stabilising in a growth spurt, or driving a strategic initiative
• Immediate impact: Seasoned fractional CFOs hit the ground running, improving cash flow, risk management, and financial systems swiftly and effectively
• Objective oversight: An external CFO can objectively audit operations and identify inefficiencies that internal teams may overlook

Market Momentum
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Exec Capital’s Promise

• Specialist CFO network: We curate high-performing candidates—ready to step in immediately.

• Tailored matches: We assess both technical qualification and cultural fit, ensuring the CFO integrates seamlessly.

• 360° support: From initial brief to onboarding and ongoing performance, we guide you every step of the way.

Ideal For

• Startups preparing for fundraising rounds

• SMEs scaling rapidly without full-time funding

• Businesses undergoing financial transformation or entering new markets

Transform your financial leadership—without the excess cost. Contact Exec Capital today to access expert, flexible, high-impact CFO support.

Exec Capital is a full-service executive recruitment service with a 360-degree approach to recruitment. We specialise in recruiting senior executives, including Sales Director. Our team offers a bespoke range of hiring solutions, adapting our approach to suit the specific needs of your organisation. We work with SMEs, start-ups, and scaling businesses to recruit sales directors on a part-time, interim, and full-time basis.

The Exec Capital team is based in London with an international presence, working with clients and candidates globally. We take a 1-on-1 approach throughout every step of the recruitment process, providing a cost and time-efficient alternative to in-house recruitment.

Strategic Financial Leadership, When You Need It – Fractional CFO Recruitment with Exec Capital

In fast-moving markets, businesses don’t always need a full-time CFO—but they do need CFO-level thinking. Exec Capital’s Fractional CFO recruitment delivers top-tier financial leadership exactly when and where it’s needed, without the long-term overhead.

A Fractional CFO brings deep experience in financial strategy, forecasting, risk mitigation, and capital raising—on a flexible, part-time basis. Whether you’re a scale-up preparing for investment, a founder navigating complex cash flow, or an established SME entering a new phase of growth, a fractional CFO provides the clarity and control to move forward with confidence.

What makes Fractional CFOs invaluable?
Agility: Hire expertise on your terms—by the day, project, or quarter.
Insight: Gain board-level guidance on funding, mergers, compliance, and investor relations.
Impact: Drive results immediately with professionals who’ve done it before—many have worked across multiple sectors and economic cycles.
Cost-efficiency: Avoid full-time salary commitments, while still benefiting from the same strategic input.

At Exec Capital, we specialise in matching experienced finance leaders with businesses who need them—fast. Our curated network of fractional CFOs includes professionals with FTSE, PE-backed, and venture growth experience. Every placement is tailored not only to your technical needs, but your company culture and long-term vision.

We support businesses across London and the UK—from fintech to e-commerce, manufacturing to media. If your business is growing, restructuring, or preparing for funding, a fractional CFO could be your most strategic hire yet.

Flexible. Strategic. Proven.

Partner with Exec Capital today to recruit a fractional CFO who delivers real financial leadership—on your terms.

Recruit a CFO today by contacting our recruitment team at 02032872365 for a no-obligation consultation.

What Does a Fractional CFO Do?

A fractional Chief Financial Officer provides senior financial leadership on a flexible, part-time, or project basis. Fractional CFOs perform the same strategic and operational responsibilities as full-time CFOs but work with organisations for a defined number of days per month or to deliver specific commercial objectives. Exec Capital recruits fractional CFOs who bring immediate financial leadership, helping businesses improve performance, strengthen
financial control, and support strategic decision-making.

Fractional CFOs typically focus on improving financial visibility and ensuring management teams have accurate and timely information. This includes overseeing financial reporting, developing forecasting models, managing cash flow, and implementing financial controls. By providing clear insight into financial performance, fractional CFOs help leadership teams make informed decisions and plan effectively for growth.

Many organisations engage fractional CFOs to support fundraising and investor engagement. Experienced CFOs play a critical role in preparing financial forecasts, supporting due diligence, presenting to investors, and strengthening financial governance. Exec Capital places fractional CFOs who have experience working with private equity firms, venture capital investors, and lenders, helping businesses secure funding and manage investor relationships effectively.

Fractional CFOs also support operational improvement by introducing financial discipline, improving reporting processes, and implementing financial systems. They work closely with CEOs, boards, and senior management teams to align financial strategy with business objectives. This ensures organisations have the financial structure and leadership required to support sustainable growth.

In addition, fractional CFOs are often engaged during periods of change, such as rapid expansion, restructuring, acquisitions, or leadership transition. Their experience allows them to assess financial performance quickly, identify risks and opportunities, and implement improvements that strengthen financial stability and operational efficiency.

Exec Capital’s fractional CFO recruitment process focuses on identifying CFOs with relevant sector experience, leadership capability, and a strong track record of delivering results. Our network includes CFOs who have worked across a wide range of industries and business stages, allowing us to introduce financial leaders who can contribute immediately and provide measurable value.