Financial leadership.
An experienced fractional CFO providing strategic direction, forward visibility and confident decision support.
Fractional CFO & FD · UK
Just the financial
direction you need,
fractionally delivered.
Senior CFO and FD expertise for UK founders and leadership teams — at a fraction of the cost, and only for as long as it earns its keep.
Working with UK businesses turning over £1m — £15m.
Our approach
We help business owners move from uncertainty to confident action — bringing structure, clarity and financial discipline to organisations ready to grow.
Case StudiesWhat we do
Six ways we help finance functions grow up.
Profit improvement.
We identify opportunities to strengthen cash generation, reduce unnecessary cost and lift margins.
Strategic clarity.
Clear, concise management information and robust controls that reduce surprises and support better decisions.
Critical preparation.
We prepare and present financials for HMRC, lenders and investors — so you can build the relationships that matter.
Exit planning.
We position your business for a successful exit — improving profitability, tightening systems, maximising valuation.
Systems review.
We review your finance function, controls and key risks so it works smartly and scales with the business.
Who we work with
Businesses that have outpaced their current finance structure.
- 01Turning over £1m–£15m and increasing in complexity.
- 02Founder-led or owner-managed, where financial responsibility still sits heavily with the CEO.
- 03A capable bookkeeper or finance manager, but no strategic financial leadership.
- 04Preparing for funding, refinancing or more structured conversations with lenders and investors.
- 05Planning for growth, succession or exit and wanting the financial house in order.
Supporting growing businesses
Why you may need a fractional CFO or FD.
01
Cashflow uncertainty.
You lack clear, forward-looking cashflow data and forecasts.
02
Delayed reporting.
Management accounts arrive slowly and lack real insight.
03
Eroding margins.
Revenue is rising, but profitability feels under strain.
04
Reactive leadership.
Decisions are driven by instinct rather than modelling.
05
Funding ambiguity.
You need investment or finance but lack structured forecasts.
06
Financial box-ticking.
You meet statutory requirements but lack financial leadership.
07
Fragile processes.
Financial systems rely too heavily on individuals.
08
Hidden profitability.
You cannot confidently identify where you generate true value.
09
Reporting pressure.
Stakeholders want more information and better discipline.
10
Held-back ambition.
Uncertainty is slowing decisions or limiting growth.
Latest insights
Notes from the finance function.
Stroud · Gloucestershire