Fractional CFO | Company Director | CPA | BLaw

Our consulting services are typically delivered through performing the role of CFO for our client. 

A fractional CFO, or Chief Financial Officer, is a part-time financial executive who provides high-level financial strategy, systems analysis, and financial reporting services to multiple smaller companies simultaneously. This role is typically engaged through a part-time arrangement or on a consultancy basis, which makes it a cost-effective solution for small businesses or startups that require expert financial guidance but do not have the resources or need for a full-time CFO.

Here are some key functions typically performed by a fractional CFO:

1. Strategic Planning: They help companies define their financial strategy and develop plans to facilitate growth, manage cash flow efficiently, and ensure financial stability.
2. Financial Analysis and Forecasting: Fractional CFOs provide detailed analysis of financial data, including profitability, revenue, and expenditure analysis. They help in forecasting future financial conditions and modeling different scenarios to aid in decision-making.
3. Risk Management: They assess and manage financial risks related to the business operations, suggesting measures to mitigate these risks.
4. Compliance and Control: Ensuring that the company complies with legal and regulatory requirements from a financial perspective. They also establish internal controls to prevent errors in financial reporting and fraud.
5. Financial Reporting and Metrics: They streamline financial reporting processes and introduce key metrics that are critical for analyzing the business’s performance.
6. Capital Structure Management: Managing and advising on decisions related to the company's investments, capital increases, debt management, and dividends policies.
7. Liaison with Financial Institutions: A fractional CFO often handles relationships with banks and other financial institutions to secure financing on favorable terms and manage financial instruments.
8. Mentoring staff : By drawing on their experience of working with many different organisations, a fractional CFO is well placed to be a mentor for junior and senior staff. 

By hiring a fractional CFO, companies can leverage experienced financial strategic guidance without the overhead cost of a full-time executive, adapting the role to their specific needs and stages of business growth. This flexibility is particularly valuable in dynamic business environments where financial expertise can be critical to capitalizing on opportunities and navigating challenges.