A finance director for your recruitment agency, without the full-time cost.
Senior finance leadership for a few days a month, from someone who speaks recruitment.
A fractional finance director gives you senior finance leadership for a set number of days each month. For an owner-led recruitment agency, that means someone who understands NFI, desk-level gross profit, contractor margins and commission, working alongside you on the decisions that move profit.
Signs you are ready for one
Revenue is growing, profit isn't
Sales are up but the bottom line is flat, and nobody can say exactly why.
You can't say which desks or clients make money
Reports show revenue, not margin by desk, client or consultant.
Cash surprises you
Contractor payroll, VAT and commission leave the bank before client money arrives.
You're planning hires or a new desk
You want to know the break-even point before committing the cost.
Someone wants better numbers
A lender, investor or potential buyer is asking for forecasts and KPIs you don't yet have.
Your accountant files, but doesn't advise
The accounts are accurate and late. You need forward-looking guidance, not just compliance.
What a fractional finance director does
Forecasting and budgets
A rolling forecast and budget you can actually run the business against.
Margin and KPI reporting
Gross profit by desk, client and consultant, plus the few KPIs that explain performance.
Hiring and investment decisions
Break-even and payback models before you add heads, desks or systems.
Cash and working capital
Visibility of cash, debtors and funding headroom, week by week.
Board, lender and investor reporting
Clear packs that answer the questions the other side will ask.
Working with your accountants
We sit alongside your existing accountant or bookkeeper rather than replacing them.
How it works
- Free discovery callWe talk through your numbers, your goals and where it hurts, and tell you honestly whether we can help.
- Review of the numbersWe look at your management information to find the biggest opportunities and risks.
- A monthly rhythmAgreed days each month: reporting, forecasting, and time with you to make decisions.
Common questions
What is the difference between a fractional FD and an accountant?
An accountant typically prepares your accounts and tax filings. A finance director looks forward: forecasting, margin and cash analysis, and helping you decide what to do next. Many agencies use both.
Will you replace my accountant or bookkeeper?
No. We work alongside them. If you don't have bookkeeping covered, we can provide that service as well.
Is a fractional finance director right for a small agency?
Often, yes. Owner-led agencies tend to need senior financial thinking well before a full-time hire makes sense. We will tell you if it's too early.
How is the work priced?
It depends on scope: a monthly retainer for ongoing support or a defined project. We agree it on the free call so there are no surprises.
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Want to know if it is the right time?
Book a free call. We will go through your numbers and tell you where we see the biggest opportunities.
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