Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. The economic environment of 2025 is as challenging for PE and VC firms as it is for those companies seeking investment. Having the option to appoint a part-time (or fractional) CFO who has worked with investor-backed portfolio companies before and can understand and anticipate the increased demands of an investor will almost certainly increase the probability of the investor making the return they expect. … Continue reading →

Once a CEO realises that the next person to be offered a seat on the board is a finance director, the first question is always, “How much will it cost me?” It’s sometimes difficult to calculate the true cost of a finance director. That’s why the answers to these questions are rarely as straightforward as revealing the going salary for such a role! In this blog we answer the most … Continue reading →

Finance directors (FD) and CEOs work closely together, so much so that the FD-CEO relationship can be described as the fulcrum on which the business revolves. This dynamic relationship is important at the best of times, but it becomes especially critical during periods of uncertainty or change, as leadership teams navigate complex challenges and make strategic decisions.  In this blog, we explore why this key relationship is particularly important during … Continue reading →

This is a good question, who in their right mind would choose the role of a part-time FD?  Potentially a different client every day and nowhere to hang their hat! The life of a part-time finance director is unquestionably a double-edged sword, with opportunities and challenges in equal measure. Adding real value to growing companies The variety of working with a portfolio of clients, all at different stages of growth; associating with, and … Continue reading →