Hire a senior FD in 24 hours — without the £120k salary
Get immediate access to experienced Finance Directors who improve cash flow, sharpen decision-making, and help you scale — without the cost, delay, or risk of hiring full-time.
The Real Problem
Most businesses don't have a finance problem. They have a visibility problem.
That's where a great FD changes everything.
The ROI of an FD
What a great FD actually does
A strong FD doesn't just “do the numbers” — they drive outcomes.
Extend your cash runway
Cash flow forecasting, working capital optimisation, and burn rate management to keep you funded longer.
Improve margins & pricing
Unit economics, cost analysis, and pricing strategy that turns revenue into actual profit.
Investor-ready financials
Financial models, board packs, and data rooms that get you funded — at the right valuation.
Support funding & exit
Debt raises, equity rounds, refinancing, and exit preparation with hands-on deal experience.
Real-time visibility
Monthly reporting, KPI dashboards, and scenario planning so you make decisions with confidence.
Reduce financial risk
Tax planning, compliance, internal controls, and governance that protect your business.
Most businesses don't need a full-time FD. They need the right FD, at the right time.
Simple Process
Your FD in three steps
Tell us about your business
A quick 2-minute assessment. We understand your stage, sector, challenges, and what you need from an FD.
Get matched within 24 hours
Our algorithm analyses 50+ data points and introduces 2-3 vetted FDs with directly relevant experience.
Start immediately
Meet your matches, choose your FD, and start working. No recruitment process. No long-term contracts. Just results.
Why FractionalFD
Not a recruiter. Not a marketplace.
A smarter way to access financial leadership.
Vetted network
350+ experienced FDs, all ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with verified references and sector track records.
Intelligent matching
50+ data points scored — sector, company size, growth stage, challenges — to find your ideal FD.
Fast & flexible
Matched in 24 hours. Scale from 1 day/month to 3 days/week. No lock-in contracts.
The right person. At the right time. Without wasted months or bad hires.
By the Numbers
The network behind smarter finance
Real Results
Real outcomes from our FDs
E-commerce Retailer
£4m Revenue · Leeds- No cash flow forecasting — regular overdraft breaches
- Bookkeeper managing finances beyond their depth
- Missed R&D tax credits for 3 consecutive years
- 13-week rolling cash flow forecast in place
- £95k R&D tax credit recovered
- Negotiated 60-day supplier terms, freeing £220k working capital
SaaS Company
Pre-Revenue → £1.2m ARR · Edinburgh- Burning through runway with no financial model
- Investor updates were ad-hoc spreadsheets
- No unit economics or cohort analysis
- 18-month financial model with scenario planning
- Professional investor reporting cadence established
- Extended runway by 5 months through cost optimisation
Professional Services Firm
£8m Revenue · Bristol- Board pack took 3 weeks to produce each month
- No visibility on project-level profitability
- Finance team of 4 with no strategic leadership
- Automated board pack delivered by Day 5 each month
- Project margin tracking: average margin 28% → 37%
- Finance team restructured and upskilled
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Why businesses choose FractionalFD
Hiring wrong is expensive. Waiting is worse.
FractionalFD | Traditional Recruiter | DIY Hiring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to first candidate | < 24 hours | 2-4 weeks | 4-8 weeks |
| Upfront cost | £0 | £8k-£15k | £2k+ (ads/time) |
| Sector-matched FDs | AI-matched | Sometimes | Rarely |
| Vetting standard | ACA/ACCA/CIMA + refs | Varies | Self-assessed |
| Flexibility | 1 day/mo to 3 days/wk | Fixed contracts | Negotiated |
| Replacement guarantee | 30 days, free | Partial rebate | Start again |
| Ongoing support | Included | None | None |
Client Stories
What business owners actually say
“We were about to hire a full-time FD at £120k. FractionalFD matched us with someone who’d scaled three other SaaS companies — she restructured our forecasting model and saved us £180k in the first year. Better FD, fraction of the cost.”
“Within weeks we had clarity on cash flow and a proper financial plan. Our FD identified £340k in working capital improvements we’d been sitting on. He knew our ERP inside out from day one — zero ramp-up time.”
“They introduced us to an FD who’d been through 12 fundraises. She built our data room in 3 weeks and we closed £2.5m at a better valuation than expected. Game-changing for a business our size.”
Funding & Growth
Thinking about funding, refinancing, or scaling?
A strong FD is often the difference between getting funded and getting declined.
Sector Expertise
FDs who have scaled businesses like yours
You're matched with someone who understands your challenges — not learning on the job.
Technology & SaaS
ARR modelling, burn rate management, Series A-C fundraise support, R&D tax credits, and SaaS metrics dashboards.
Manufacturing
Working capital optimisation, stock valuation, cost-per-unit analysis, capex planning, and supply chain finance.
Retail & E-commerce
Margin analysis by channel, stock turn optimisation, seasonal cash flow planning, and multi-currency management.
Professional Services
Utilisation rate tracking, project profitability, partner drawings planning, WIP management, and lock-up reduction.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
NHS contract costing, CQC compliance budgeting, clinical trial finance, and grant funding management.
Construction & Property
Application for payment processes, retention management, JCT contract finance, CIS compliance, and development appraisals.
Platform
Built for speed. Designed for outcomes.
So you don't waste time interviewing the wrong people.
Rigorously Pre-Vetted
Only 15% of applicants pass. Every FD is ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with verified references and sector track records.
AI-Powered Matching
50+ data points scored — sector, company size, growth stage, challenges, personality — to find your ideal FD.
Rapid Onboarding
From assessment to working with your FD in days, not months. No lengthy recruitment process.
Board-Level Expertise
Fundraising, M&A due diligence, growth planning, investor relations, and professional board reporting.
Performance Feedback
Ongoing performance tracking and feedback loops ensure your FD engagement delivers measurable results.
30-Day Guarantee
Not the right fit? We’ll find a replacement within 30 days at no extra cost. Zero risk to you.
Stop guessing your numbers. Start making better decisions.
Get matched with a Finance Director who can actually move your business forward — in 24 hours. Free assessment, no commitment, no platform fees.
2-minute assessment · No credit card required · Results in 24 hours