Part-Time CFO Companies in the UK: Firms and Services Guide
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Acumon Chartered Accountants·16 min read
For many organisations, hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer isn't always the right fit. Whether it's a growing business preparing for investment, an established company navigating change, or a leadership team looking for stronger financial oversight, part-time CFO services offer access to senior financial expertise without the commitment of a permanent executive appointment.
Across the UK, a wide range of firms provide fractional and part-time CFO support. Some focus on scaling businesses and founder-led companies, while others work with larger organisations requiring specialist expertise in areas such as financial strategy, governance, fundraising, business transformation or operational performance.
This guide highlights a selection of part-time CFO service providers operating in the UK. Rather than ranking firms, it provides practical context around the types of organisations they support, their service offering and the experience they bring. The aim is to help business leaders better understand the options available when choosing a finance partner that aligns with their strategic and operational needs.
Acumon
Acumon is a UK firm of chartered accountants and advisors providing part-time CFO services to businesses across the UK.
The firm works with owner-managed businesses, growing companies, corporate groups and UK subsidiaries of international organisations requiring senior financial expertise on a flexible basis. Part-time CFO services are designed to provide strategic financial leadership while supporting business growth, financial management and informed decision-making.
Acumon provides part-time CFO services as part of its wider accounting, advisory and financial reporting offering. Engagements are tailored to each organisation's requirements and may include financial planning, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and strategic financial support.
Acumon holds a Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit licence, enabling the firm to support organisations subject to enhanced regulatory oversight in the United Kingdom. In addition to its UK statutory audit registration, the firm also maintains audit licences in the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands (BVI), Jersey and Isle of Man. These licences enable the firm to support organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions.
Many organisations benefit from access to experienced financial leadership without the need for a full-time finance executive. Part-time CFO services help businesses strengthen financial oversight, improve strategic planning and support sustainable growth while maintaining effective financial governance.
Acumon works with business owners, directors, boards and finance teams to provide strategic financial leadership while helping organisations strengthen financial reporting, governance arrangements and decision-making processes.
Part-Time CFO Capabilities:
Acumon provides part-time CFO services across a wide range of organisational structures and sectors.
These include:
UK companies and corporate groups
owner-managed businesses and growing companies
UK subsidiaries of international groups
regulated organisations
organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions
businesses seeking strategic financial leadership
Part-time CFO engagements are typically led by experienced professionals with direct involvement throughout the engagement.
Regulatory Licences and Registrations:
Acumon holds several audit registrations that enable it to support organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions.
These include:
UK statutory audit registration
Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit licence
Jersey audit licence
Isle of Man audit licence
Cayman Islands audit licence
British Virgin Islands audit licence
These registrations allow the firm to support organisations operating across both the UK and key international financial centres.
Core Services:
In addition to part-time CFO services, Acumon provides a range of accounting, tax and advisory services.
These include:
financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
statutory external audit
group and subsidiary audits
Public Interest Entity (PIE) audits
charity and not-for-profit audit
internal audit and governance reviews
risk management and compliance support
Part-time CFO work is often delivered alongside discussions with management regarding financial strategy, management reporting, business planning and governance arrangements.
Many organisations seek part-time CFO support as they expand their operations, strengthen financial management and require experienced strategic financial guidance.
Acumon works with organisations that are:
developing their business operations
improving financial management
strengthening governance and internal controls
meeting statutory and regulatory obligations
operating across multiple jurisdictions
planning for long-term growth
Early engagement can help ensure that financial management, reporting processes and strategic decision-making remain aligned with the organisation's commercial objectives and long-term plans.
Address: 1-2 Craven Road, Ealing, London, W5 2UA, UK
Phone: 020 8567 3451
Accusolve Accountants
Accusolve Accountants offer part-time CFO services for overseas-owned UK companies that need experienced financial oversight without bringing in a full-time executive. Their approach is built around supporting UK subsidiaries with financial planning, board reporting, cash flow management and commercial analysis while maintaining close communication with overseas owners and leadership teams. Alongside strategic finance support, they coordinate with internal finance teams to keep reporting and decision-making aligned across different locations.
The service sits within a broader accounting and advisory practice, making it suitable for businesses that need both strategic guidance and day-to-day financial support. Their part-time CFO engagements can vary from a few hours each month to ongoing involvement over several days, depending on the needs of the business. Financial reporting, forecasting and operational controls are combined with existing accounting processes to create a more complete finance function.
Key Highlights:
Focus on overseas-owned UK companies
Part-time CFO support with flexible engagement options
Financial forecasting and board reporting
Support for fundraising preparation and investor reporting
Cash flow and working capital management
Integration with bookkeeping, payroll and accounting services
Experience working with cloud accounting platforms
Apex Accountants & Tax Advisors include virtual and part-time CFO services as part of their wider accounting and business advisory offering. Their service is aimed at businesses looking for senior financial guidance during periods of growth, operational change or increased financial complexity. Financial planning, budgeting, reporting and cash flow oversight form the core of their CFO support, with flexible arrangements that can be adjusted as business requirements change.
Technology plays a noticeable role in how they deliver financial management. Cloud accounting platforms, reporting software and collaboration tools are used to give management teams access to current financial information and support ongoing decision-making. Their work covers both strategic planning and practical financial oversight, allowing businesses to combine finance leadership with broader accounting and compliance support where required.
Address: 286 Two Mile Hill Rd, Avon, Bristol BS15 1AT
Phone: 0203 883 4777
Secantor Business Services
Secantor Business Services focus on part-time CFO support for SMEs that have reached the stage where financial decisions require board-level input but a permanent CFO is not yet necessary. Their service is centred on strategic finance, helping directors improve financial visibility, assess future opportunities and build stronger planning processes as businesses grow. Funding preparation, forecasting and commercial analysis are recurring themes throughout their approach.
Their CFOs become involved in wider business discussions, supporting leadership teams with financial modelling, profitability reviews and long-term planning. The service is designed to complement existing finance resources while strengthening governance and strategic decision-making. Businesses preparing for investment, acquisitions or succession planning can access support on a flexible basis that matches the pace of their development.
Key Highlights:
Part-time CFO services for UK SMEs
Board-level financial leadership on a flexible basis
FD Capital specialises in placing part-time, fractional and interim CFOs into UK businesses through a recruitment and placement model. Businesses select an individual CFO from the firm's professional network and work directly with that person throughout the engagement. Their focus covers a wide range of situations, including business growth, fundraising, executive transitions and private equity-backed companies that need experienced financial leadership on a flexible basis.
Their approach is centred on matching CFO experience with the needs of each organisation, whether that involves fundraising, operating in a regulated sector or supporting board-level decision-making. Alongside recruitment, they offer guidance on choosing the right engagement model, helping businesses understand when part-time, fractional or interim support is the most suitable option.
Key Highlights:
Part-time, fractional and interim CFO recruitment
Placement model with direct engagement between business and CFO
Network of experienced finance leaders
Support for SMEs, private equity-backed and regulated businesses
Address: 167-169 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PF
Phone: 020 3287 9501
HaysMac
HaysMac offers fractional CFO services for organisations that need senior financial leadership at different stages of growth. Their model gives businesses access to experienced finance professionals on a flexible basis, with support tailored to changing commercial needs. The service is designed for organisations preparing for funding, managing expansion or dealing with increasing financial complexity without appointing a permanent CFO.
Each engagement is matched to the client's sector and business requirements, allowing finance leaders to work alongside existing management teams while drawing on wider expertise across tax, audit, outsourcing and risk assurance. This joined-up approach can be useful for organisations that need strategic financial input connected with other professional advisory services.
Key Highlights:
Fractional CFO support for growing organisations
Flexible engagement based on business needs
Sector-focused CFO matching
Access to wider tax, audit and advisory specialists
TAJ Accountants include fractional CFO services within their wider accounting practice, supporting businesses that need experienced financial leadership on a flexible schedule. Their service is aimed at startups, growing SMEs and companies preparing for investment or operational change. CFO engagements can be arranged for a few days each month or on a project basis, giving businesses access to strategic financial support without creating a permanent executive position.
The scope of work combines long-term planning with practical implementation. Financial strategy, forecasting and cash flow management sit alongside process improvements, team development and financial reporting. They support businesses through different stages of growth, helping management teams strengthen financial controls while building systems that can support future expansion.
Key Highlights:
Fractional CFO services for startups and SMEs
Flexible monthly and project-based engagements
Financial strategy and planning support
Experience across multiple business sectors
Focus on financial processes and operational improvement
Address: 69 Vallance Rd, London E1 5BS, United Kingdom
Phone: 020 3355 4947
The Finance People
The Finance People connect SMEs with fractional CFOs and other senior finance professionals based on the stage and requirements of each business. Their model focuses on matching businesses with a dedicated finance expert who remains involved throughout the engagement, allowing leadership teams to build an ongoing working relationship instead of relying on changing contacts. Support is available for businesses looking to strengthen financial management, prepare for growth or improve strategic decision-making.
Every engagement is designed to adapt as business priorities change. Some companies begin with a finance manager or financial controller before moving to CFO-level support as financial complexity increases. This flexible structure allows businesses to adjust the level of financial leadership over time while keeping continuity within the finance function.
Key Highlights:
Fractional CFO support for SMEs
Dedicated finance expert for each engagement
Flexible part-time and interim arrangements
Matching based on business stage and sector
Support that can scale with business growth
Finance leadership alongside existing teams
Recruitment of senior finance professionals
Services:
Fractional CFO services
Interim CFO support
Financial strategy
Cash flow management
Financial reporting
Fundraising and growth planning
Business exit planning
Fractional finance manager and financial controller services
Analytix Accountancy includes part-time CFO services as part of its wider accounting and advisory offering for growing businesses. Their focus is on giving business owners access to financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow guidance without the need for a permanent finance executive. The service is designed for businesses that want stronger financial oversight while continuing to rely on an existing internal team or external accounting support.
Alongside strategic finance, they help management teams understand financial performance through reporting, KPI tracking and practical business insights. Their part-time CFO service sits alongside bookkeeping, payroll, tax and accounting, allowing businesses to keep financial management and compliance under one roof while building a clearer picture of future performance.
Key Highlights:
Part-time CFO support for growing businesses
Financial planning and forecasting
Cash flow management and business insights
KPI and performance reporting
Cloud accounting software experience
Part of a wider accounting and advisory practice
Flexible support alongside existing finance functions
Address: 2-4 High Rd, Ickenham, Uxbridge UB10 8LJ, UK
Phone: 01895900719
Fusion Consulting Group
Fusion Consulting Group offers fractional CFO and part-time Finance Director support for SMEs looking to strengthen financial decision-making during periods of growth or change. Their finance leaders divide their time across multiple businesses, becoming part of the management team while helping founders improve reporting, understand business performance and prepare for future opportunities. The service combines remote and on-site involvement depending on the needs of each organisation.
One area that stands out is their focus on commercial decision-making beyond day-to-day finance. Financial analysis, funding preparation and business scaling are closely linked with management discussions, helping leadership teams use financial information to support wider business goals. Their CFO services form part of a broader advisory practice covering accountancy, tax, financial advisory and consulting.
Key Highlights:
Fractional CFO and part-time Finance Director support
Address: Marlborough House, 298 Regents Park Road, London N3 2SZ
Phone: +44 203 841 7010
RX Virtual Finance
RX Virtual Finance focuses on outsourced and part-time CFO services for UK pharmacies. Their service is built around the financial needs of pharmacy businesses, covering forecasting, cash flow planning and long-term financial direction. By concentrating on one sector, they address many of the financial challenges that pharmacy owners face as their businesses expand or adapt to changing market conditions.
Financial oversight is combined with compliance support and regular reporting, giving pharmacy owners clearer visibility over business performance and future cash requirements. Their flexible CFO model is intended for businesses that need strategic financial input without employing a full-time finance director, while keeping day-to-day financial management organised and structured.
Address: Alexandra Gate Business Centre 2, Cardiff CF24 2SA
Phone: 033 3038 7340
Team SAS
Team SAS includes virtual CFO and fractional Finance Director services within its outsourced finance offering for growing businesses. Their support gives organisations access to senior financial leadership on a part-time or project basis, making it easier to strengthen financial management without employing a full-time executive. The service covers both strategic planning and practical finance activities, with involvement adjusted as business needs change.
Business owners can draw on experienced finance professionals for support with reporting, budgeting, forecasting and capital raising while continuing to focus on day-to-day operations. The service fits alongside outsourced bookkeeping, management accounts and wider finance functions, creating a finance structure that can develop as the business grows.
Key Highlights:
Virtual CFO and fractional Finance Director services
BJM Group offers fractional CFO services for businesses looking for experienced financial leadership on a flexible basis. Their approach centres on helping management teams make informed financial decisions through planning, forecasting and cash flow oversight, while allowing each engagement to reflect the size and objectives of the business. Support can be arranged as an ongoing service or for specific projects where senior financial input is needed.
Beyond financial planning, their CFOs become involved in areas such as funding, risk management and strategic transactions when businesses reach important stages of development. Every engagement is tailored to the financial priorities of the organisation, giving business owners access to executive-level financial guidance without creating a permanent leadership position.
Address: Unit 10 Bradburys Court, Lyon Road, Harrow, HA1 2BY, England
Phone: 01642 262300
Edwards Accountants
Edwards Accountants deliver outsourced CFO services through a partnership with The CFO Centre UK, combining technical accounting expertise with part-time financial leadership. The service is intended for businesses that need strategic financial support during periods of growth, fundraising, acquisitions or succession planning, while avoiding the commitment of appointing a full-time CFO. Their model gives management teams access to experienced finance professionals on a flexible basis.
A distinctive part of the service is the combination of strategic advice with support for existing finance teams. Alongside financial planning and performance improvement, CFOs help strengthen reporting, mentor finance staff and contribute an independent perspective during key business decisions. This creates a broader finance function that supports both leadership and day-to-day financial management.
Address: 34 High Street, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands WS9 8LZ
Phone: 01922 743 100
Conclusion
Choosing a part-time CFO is rarely just about finding someone to oversee the numbers. The right fit depends on where a business is in its journey, the level of financial leadership it needs, and how that support will work alongside the existing management team.
Some organisations need help with forecasting, cash flow and day-to-day financial oversight, while others are preparing for investment, acquisitions or a period of rapid growth. The scope of part-time CFO services can vary significantly, so it is worth looking beyond the job title and considering each provider's experience, working model and the types of businesses they typically support.
This guide has highlighted a selection of UK providers to give an overview of the market and the different approaches available. Comparing services, engagement models and areas of expertise can help business leaders identify a finance partner that aligns with their operational requirements, strategic objectives and future plans.
AC
Written by the Acumon team
Acumon is an ICAEW-registered firm of chartered accountants and registered auditors
based in London, with offices in Pitstone, Aylesbury and Bournemouth. Need advice on
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