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Ready to scale your business but cannot justify the cost of a full-time CFO? At iFD we offer Part-time or Fractional CFO services who can deliver the financial expertise and strategic leadership you need—flexibly and affordably.

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Hiring a Fractional CFO For Your Business?

Are you looking to scale your business but cannot justify the commitment or cost of a full-time CFO? At iFD, we offer tailored Fractional CFO services. Whether you’re a startup, a scaleup or an established business, our highly experienced CFOs provide the financial and commercial support necessary to drive your business forward.

Our CFO network offers flexible support—whether a few days a week, a month or for specific projects. Whether you’re facing cashflow challenges, exploring PE or VC fundraising, or need better management information, iFD helps you find the right CFO to guide your business to success.

Why Choose a Fractional CFO for Your Business?

Hiring a Fractional CFO provides businesses with cost-effective access to experienced, knowledgeable and commercially astute financial leadership. This approach delivers finance expertise during critical times without the expense or commitment of a full-time hire. Fractional CFOs bring extensive industry experience, fresh perspectives, best practices, and valuable contacts to drive innovation and efficiency. The role is flexible and tailored to meet your business’s specific needs as you grow. Choosing a Fractional CFO gives you a strategic partner dedicated to helping your business to thrive.

What does a Fractional CFO do?

A Fractional or Part-Time CFO provides financial leadership tailored to your business’s needs. They set the financial strategy and help to drive growth and value. They oversee cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring your business operates efficiently and profitably. With their extensive industry experience, they bring fresh perspectives and best practices to optimise your financial strategy. They also enhance your credibility with key stakeholders like auditors, lenders, and investors and will build a scalable finance function. They can guide you through critical decisions such as fundraising, scaling operations, or helping you plan a business exit. Whether on a part-time basis or for a specific finance project, a Fractional CFO becomes a vital voice on your management team, helping to drive your business’s growth and success.

What to Consider When Hiring a Fractional CFO?

When hiring a Fractional or Part-time CFO, assessing their experience and alignment with your business needs is crucial. Look for a CFO with a proven track record in your industry, as they’ll bring relevant insights and successful strategies to your company and be familiar with your sector’s regulatory framework. Consider their ability to integrate with your existing team and if they can offer the flexibility your business requires—whether for a few days a week, a few days a month or just for a specific project. Evaluate their approach to problem-solving and strategic planning and ensure they can provide the financial leadership needed for your particular challenges and goals. Finally, clarity on the scope of their role and expected outcomes will ensure a successful partnership that drives your business forward.

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How We Tailor CFO Solutions to Your Business Needs.

Understand Your Business Needs

We begin by carefully listening to your specific requirements and gaining a deep understanding of your business challenges and goals.

Develop a Custom Strategy

We craft a tailored plan that outlines how iFD’s expertise can best support your financial needs and drive your business forward.

Connect You with the Right CFO

We match you with a highly qualified CFO whose experience and skills align with your unique needs, ensuring a seamless and effective partnership.

Are you Ready to Hire a Fractional CFO?

Get the financial expertise your business needs to grow and thrive with a Fractional CFO. Start the process today and drive your business towards financial success.

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Why You Should Choose iFD For Your Fractional CFO.

We Have You Covered

Our UK-wide network of CFOs ensures we can meet your financial needs wherever you are located. Our CFOs bring extensive experience across multiple industry sectors, including technology, construction, biotech, e-commerce and energy. Additionally, we have specialist expertise in exit planning, fundraising, budgeting and forecasting and management reporting. We connect businesses with top-tier financial talent, helping start-ups and SMEs thrive and grow in a competitive market.

Behind every iFD CFO is a team of specialists

As part of the Dains group of companies, a PE-backed business advisory firm, behind every iFD CFO is a team of accounting and HR professionals as well as a team of 600+ other finance professionals. This means iFD clients can access a wide range of additional expertise from accounting, HR, tax planning and advice, fundraising, exit planning, corporate finance and everything in between. Unlike agencies, we are a consultancy dedicated to tailoring our services to meet your specific business challenges, delivering personalised and strategic financial solutions.

We Are trusted By Our Clients.

Mario: CEO, The Flavour Trailer

“Working with our fractional CFO has completely transformed our approach to financial management. The detailed cash flow forecasts and strategic financial models they’ve developed have given us a clear roadmap for growth. This newfound ability to plan effectively has not only improved our decision-making but has also directly contributed to doubling our revenue. It’s been a game changer for The Flavour Trailer.”

Robin, MinaTherapeutics

“Isosceles has been a vital partner since 2019. Their support includes a Fractional FD with extensive biotech sector experience and regulatory knowledge, a team of fractional accounting professionals, access to an HR consultant, a dedicated payroll team, whilst liaising with specialist tax advisors skilled in producing complex R&D tax credit claims. Their flexible services and highly experienced teams have been invaluable to our success.”

Frequently Asked Questions.

How does a fractional CFO differ from a full-time CFO?

A fractional CFO provides top-tier financial expertise on a part-time basis, ideal for businesses that don’t need or can’t afford a full-time CFO. You get industry-specific skills tailored to your needs, with the flexibility to scale services as your business grows.

How do I know if my business needs a fractional CFO?

If your growing business faces complex finance challenges but isn’t ready for a full-time CFO, a fractional CFO is ideal. Key signs include rapid growth, cash flow issues, lack of strategy, poor forecasts, or the need for fundraising. A fractional CFO delivers expertise on when and how you need it.

Can a fractional CFO work with my existing finance team?

Yes, a fractional CFO is adept at seamlessly integrating with existing finance teams and will deliver from day one. Their role is to enhance the team’s capabilities by providing strategic oversight, mentoring, and guidance. They will ensure that your finance team is well-supported and that your business benefits from high-level financial expertise without disrupting day-to-day operations.

How quickly can a fractional CFO start working with my business?

Depending on availability and your specific needs, a fractional CFO can start working with your business within a few days to a couple of weeks. The onboarding process involves getting to know your business, meeting the key stakeholders, reviewing the financials, and setting clear objectives. This rapid deployment is one of the key benefits of hiring a fractional CFO, allowing you to address urgent financial challenges or capitalise on growth opportunities without delay.

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