Fractional CFO · 1–4 days a week
Hire a fractional CFO in 48 hours
A fractional CFO gives you true finance leadership — financial models, investor reporting, pricing and runway discipline — for 1–4 days a week, at a fraction of a full-time package. On Hire Fractionally, every CFO is vetted through an AI-assisted screening and real casework review before they ever reach your shortlist.
What a fractional CFO does
- Build and own your financial model, budget and 18-month runway plan
- Investor and board reporting that survives due diligence
- Fundraising support — data rooms, metrics, narrative
- Pricing, unit economics and cash-flow discipline
- Hiring and mentoring your first finance team
When to hire a fractional CFO
- You're raising (or just raised) and need investor-grade finance
- The founder is still doing finance in spreadsheets after ₹1Cr+ ARR
- Board meetings need real FP&A, not exported bank statements
- You need a CFO 2 days a week, not a ₹70L+ full-time package
Fractional CFO — common questions
How much does a fractional CFO cost?
Typical rates on Hire Fractionally run $100–$250 per hour, or a fixed monthly retainer for 1–4 days a week. You pay only for the time you need — usually 60–80% less than a full-time CFO package. Invoices are billed in INR via Razorpay.
How fast can a fractional CFO start?
Most companies see a matched shortlist within 48 hours of posting a brief and have their CFO working within a week. Contracts are generated and e-signed on-platform.
Is a fractional CFO right for a startup?
If you're between seed and Series B, a fractional CFO is usually the right first finance leader: senior enough for investors, flexible enough for your budget — and convertible to full-time later through the platform.
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