Fractional Financial Services in London
Flexible Finance Expertise to Fuel Your Growth
In today’s dynamic business environment, financial agility is more important than ever. Businesses of all sizes – especially startups, scale-ups, and SMEs are under increasing pressure to make strategic, data-driven decisions while keeping overheads low and maximising resources. That’s where fractional financial services come in.
If you’re based in London and looking for experienced, high-level financial leadership without the cost and commitment of a full-time CFO or finance team, fractional financial services offer the ideal solution.
At Wright CFO, we provide London-based businesses with on-demand, tailored financial expertise – including fractional CFO services, financial controller support, and strategic advisory, designed to grow with your company.
Benefits of Fractional Financial Services in London
London is a global business hub, home to thousands of startups, scale-ups, and growing enterprises. In this competitive and fast-paced environment, having agile financial leadership is essential. Here’s how fractional services can make a difference:
Cost-Effective Expertise
Hiring a full-time CFO or finance director in London can be expensive, often exceeding £150,000 annually plus bonuses and benefits. With fractional services, you only pay for what you need, whether that’s one day per week, a few hours per month, or support for a specific project.
Access to Senior-Level Insight
Gain access to experienced finance professionals who have worked with companies across multiple industries, including tech, retail, healthcare, and more. Benefit from their insights without a long-term commitment.
Scalable Support
Fractional financial services are fully flexible. As your business grows, your finance support can scale with you. Start with basic cash flow management or investor reporting, and expand to strategic planning, budgeting, and board-level advice as needed.
Faster Decision-Making
A skilled fractional CFO or controller can implement processes that deliver real-time financial visibility, empowering you to make smarter, faster decisions that drive profitability and growth.
Objective, External Perspective
An outsourced finance expert brings fresh eyes and objective thinking to your business. They’re not caught up in internal politics and can challenge assumptions, identify risks, and offer unbiased advice.
What Are Fractional Financial Services?
Fractional financial services refer to the provision of high-level financial expertise such as CFOs, financial controllers, and finance directors, on a part-time, contract, or project basis. Rather than hiring a full-time executive, companies can tap into the knowledge and experience of seasoned professionals exactly when they need it.
This approach is highly cost-effective and particularly well-suited to:
- Early-stage startups needing guidance on financial planning and investor readiness
- SMEs scaling operations and seeking better control over cash flow and forecasting
- Established businesses undergoing transition, mergers, or acquisitions
Companies without the budget or requirement for a full-time finance leader
Our Fractional Finance Services
Fractional CFO Services
Strategic financial leadership to guide growth, improve forecasting, support fundraising, manage investor relations, and drive long-term financial planning.
Project-Based Financial Consulting
Expert guidance for one-off initiatives such as M&A due diligence, audit prep, cash flow challenges, or business transformation projects.
Fractional Financial Controller
Oversight of day-to-day financial operations, including reporting, compliance, month-end close, cost control, and ensuring robust financial processes.
Cash Flow Management & Budgeting
Practical planning tools and financial oversight to improve cash flow visibility, control spending, and support sustainable growth.
Startup & Scale-Up Finance Support
Specialist support for early-stage and fast-growing companies – covering financial modelling, budgeting, KPI tracking, and investor readiness.
Finance System Setup & Optimisation
Implementation and integration of cloud-based accounting tools like Xero or QuickBooks to automate workflows and enhance reporting accuracy.
Who We Work With
Our clients span a wide range of industries and business models, including:
- Tech Startups – From SaaS to marketplace platforms, we help founders understand burn rate, runway, and growth levers.
- Professional Services Firms – Law firms, consultancies, and agencies benefit from better cash flow and project profitability tracking.
- E-commerce & Retail – We provide SKU-level margin analysis, inventory planning, and more.
- Healthcare & Wellness – We support growing practices and health-tech startups with financial clarity and compliance.
Manufacturing & Distribution – Our team can help manage supply chain costs, forecasting, and cost accounting.
Why Choose WrightCFO UK?
Based in London, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by local businesses. Here’s why our clients trust us:
✅ Proven Track Record
Our team includes professionals with decades of combined experience in finance leadership, advisory, and operations. We’ve helped companies raise millions in funding, achieve sustainable growth, and successfully exit.
✅ Flexible Engagements
No long-term contracts or overhead. We offer fractional, interim, and project-based support on your terms – virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
✅ Industry Expertise
We tailor our services to your sector. Whether you’re in fintech, healthcare, or consumer goods, we bring deep industry knowledge and best practices to the table.
✅ Technology-First Approach
We help you leverage modern finance tools and cloud-based platforms to streamline processes, gain insights, and make data-driven decisions.
Get Started Today
Whether you’re looking for short-term support or long-term financial partnership, our fractional financial services offer the flexibility, experience, and insight to help your London business thrive.
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📧 Email us at: sophie@wrightcfo.co.uk
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📍 Based in London, serving clients across the UK and beyond.
