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Fractional Finance Director Services 

Strategic financial leadership, tailored to your business

Fractional financial leadership services to support your growth

As businesses grow and change, there will be times when they will need more in-depth, senior-level financial expertise but might not want to commit to employ a full-time professional – this is where a fractional finance director comes in.

At Hayward Wright, we provide our clients with experienced finance directors who work alongside our clients’ team on a flexible, part-time basis. They provide the strategic insight and leadership needed to drive growth, improve profitability, and make confident business decisions.

Whether you need support for a few days a month or during a critical phase of your business journey, we can provide senior financial expertise.

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Who will benefit from this service?

Growing SMEs and owner-managed businesses, and directors looking for external strategic financial support and guidance

Larger businesses that may be in the process of recruiting a finance director and need interim support

How we deliver this service

Initial assessment

Our team will begin with a comprehensive review of your current financial position, systems, goals, and challenges. You will be assigned a fractional finance director who will:

- Review your business plan, goals, and pain points

- Review all existing financial processes, systems, and management information

- Assess your current finance function and its capabilities

Develop a tailored action plan with clear priorities and quick wins

Your fractional finance director will then produce a tailored action plan with priorities and actions required and the scope of work we propose to deliver. This will include details of the time commitment we think is required and the duration (this could be month-to-month agreements or longer-term partnerships aligned with specific projects).

Accessibility

You will have direct access to your dedicated fractional finance director via phone, email, and video calls between scheduled in-person visits. This will also include attendance at board and senior management meetings as required.

Regular reporting on cashflow, agreed KPIs and strategic initiatives

Your fractional finance director will also provide regular reporting which can be designed around your requirements and attend regular review meetings to assess progress and adjust priorities.

The benefits to you and your business

Access to senior financial expertise on a flexible basis

Get access to the experience of a senior, qualified finance professional without the commitment of a full-time hire.

Enhanced financial control and improved strategic decision making

Our fractional finance director services move beyond basic accounting and financial control, helping you implement robust financial controls, forecasting, and can guide you through key strategic decisions – whether that is on funding for growth, investment in new market opportunities, or operational changes.

Improved cash flow management

A fractional finance director can help you implement improved cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

Funding and investment

An experienced fractional finance director can help you secure the finance you need for growth by preparing compelling business cases for lenders, investor presentations, grant applications, or equity raises.

Team development

A fractional finance director will help develop your internal finance function and team by mentoring and developing internal capability through training and coaching programmes.

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Meet the full team

Are you looking for more strategic financial support? Get in touch today!

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FAQs

How is a fractional finance director different from an outsourced accountant?

An outsourced accountant focuses mainly on compliance and financial reporting, whereas a fractional finance director can provide regular senior-level strategic leadership and is embedded in your business for a period of time helping shape decisions on growth, funding, investment, and financial control.

What level of involvement will a fractional finance director have in my business?

They can attend board and management meetings, provide regular financial reporting, and work closely with your leadership team. Their involvement is flexible, from a few days a month to more intensive support during critical projects.

Can a fractional finance director help prepare my business for investment or sale?

Yes. They bring the expertise needed to prepare investor-ready business plans, forecasts, and due diligence materials, ensuring you are well-positioned for funding, acquisition, or exit opportunities.

Will they work with my existing finance team?

Absolutely. A fractional finance director can mentor and develop your in-house finance function, improving processes and building capability so your team becomes more effective over time.

How quickly can a fractional finance director start working with us?

In most cases, we can assign a finance director within a short timeframe following an initial assessment, ensuring you get senior financial expertise when you need it most.