Fractional CFO Services Directory · Updated 2026
Find a fractional CFO you can trust — without the full-time price tag.
The largest curated directory of fractional, part-time, virtual, and outsourced CFO services. Compare 200 vetted providers — 100 specialist firms and 100 independent advisors — by industry, stage, and pricing.
- 200+
- Vetted providers
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- Industries covered
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Featuring vetted firms trusted by founders, CEOs, and boards
Two ways to hire
Fractional CFO firms vs. independent part-time CFOs
Both models deliver senior finance leadership on a part-time retainer. The right choice depends on whether you value team depth or a single accountable operator.
Firms
Part-Time CFO Firms
100 listings
Multi-partner practices with bench depth across FP&A, accounting, and fundraising. Best when you want a team behind a named lead — with backup coverage and specialists on tap.
- CFO Centre
- FocusCFO
- B2B CFO
- CFO Hub
Independents
Independent Part-Time CFOs
100 listings
Solo, senior operators who embed directly with founders and CEOs. Best when you want one hands-on, accountable point of contact with deep pattern recognition from prior CFO seats.
- Felicia Daniel
- Víctor F
- William K
- Bryan H
What CFOs in this directory deliver
Fractional CFO services, at a glance
Most providers listed here cover the same core mandate: give founders and CEOs the financial visibility, controls, and strategy of a full-time CFO — at a fraction of the cost.
Cash flow management
13-week rolling cash forecasts, working-capital optimisation, and burn/runway visibility for boards and lenders.
Budgeting & forecasting
Annual budgets, driver-based forecasts, and monthly variance analysis tied to operational KPIs.
FP&A and reporting
Board-ready management packs, KPI dashboards, and monthly financial reviews with the leadership team.
Fundraising support
Investor models, data rooms, diligence responses, and cap-table strategy for seed through growth rounds.
Strategic finance
Unit economics, pricing strategy, margin analysis, and capital allocation across products and channels.
M&A and exit planning
Buy- and sell-side diligence, quality-of-earnings prep, valuation support, and exit readiness roadmaps.
Industries served
Fractional CFOs specialised by industry
Providers in the directory span 14+ industries. Match on domain expertise — a SaaS CFO thinks in ARR and CAC payback; a manufacturing CFO thinks in unit cost and working capital.
- SaaS & Software
- Ecommerce & DTC
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Professional Services
- Agencies & Consulting
- Construction
- Real Estate
- Logistics
- Hospitality
- Technology
- Non-Profit
Why this directory
Editorially curated. Independently reviewed.
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Every listing hand-reviewed
We manually vet each firm and advisor for a live website, verifiable client work, and transparent scope before adding them.
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Independent editorial ranking
Providers are grouped by category and stage focus. Contact links go directly to the provider — no gated forms or intermediary steps.
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Filter by real fit criteria
Search by industry, funding stage, retainer range, and service focus — the same filters CFO search firms use internally.
What founders say
From companies who hired through this directory
"Shortlisted three fractional CFOs from the directory in an afternoon. Hired one the following week — she's been running our board reporting and Series A model ever since."
"As a bootstrapped ecommerce brand, we needed pricing and cash-flow help — not a full-time CFO. The industry filter surfaced two firms that knew our margins cold."
"Refreshingly honest listings. No inflated bios, no pushy sales flow, and the pricing bands actually matched what the firms quoted us."
FAQ
Fractional CFO services, answered
- What is a fractional CFO?
- A fractional CFO (also called a part-time, virtual, or outsourced CFO) is a senior finance executive who works with your company on a part-time, ongoing basis — typically 10–60 hours per month — instead of as a full-time hire. They own strategic finance: cash flow, forecasting, fundraising, board reporting, and KPI systems.
- How much do fractional CFO services cost?
- Most fractional CFO engagements in 2026 run $3,000–$12,000 per month depending on scope, stage, and geography. Startup-focused firms often start near $3,000/mo for light retainers; PE-backed and mid-market work commonly runs $8,000–$15,000/mo. Hourly rates typically fall between $200 and $500.
- When should a company hire a part-time CFO?
- Common triggers are: revenue crossing $1M–$2M, preparing to raise a seed or Series A, needing board-ready reporting, cash-flow visibility gaps, an upcoming bank facility or M&A event, or a controller/bookkeeper who can't answer strategic finance questions.
- What's the difference between a fractional CFO and a controller or bookkeeper?
- Bookkeepers record transactions. Controllers own the monthly close, GAAP compliance, and accounting operations. A fractional CFO sits above both — they own forward-looking strategy: financial modeling, fundraising, capital allocation, pricing, unit economics, and board communication.
- Firm vs. independent fractional CFO — which is better?
- Firms give you bench depth (multiple partners, analysts, accountants behind one lead) and continuity if your CFO is unavailable. Independent CFOs give you one senior, hands-on operator with lower overhead and typically deeper founder access. Directory listings tag each provider so you can filter accordingly.
- How is this directory curated?
- Every listing is manually reviewed for a working website, verifiable client work, transparent service scope, and stated pricing model. Providers are grouped by category and stage focus.
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