Fractional CFO pricing: EUR 3,000–8,000 excl. VAT/month

At Iter Advisors, recurring fractional CFO support has an indicative fee range of EUR 3,000–8,000 excl. VAT/month, depending on scope and seniority. The observed workload is 1 to 8 days per month; this does not guarantee a fixed attendance schedule.

For recurring support, Iter bills a monthly budget for an agreed scope, rather than a daily rate: observed days are not a package of billable days.

Below are the official pricing table, budget examples and scoping criteria. For billing models and alternatives, see our method for comparing fractional CFO quotes.

Published by Iter Advisors · updated on October 12, 2026

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2026 pricing table

As of September 1, 2026, 40% of Iter clients use Essential, 40% Growth and 20% Premium or interim support.

Three monthly packages: prices exclude VAT; days are indicative averages
Package	Monthly fee excl. VAT	Indicative days	Deliverables to agree in the quote	Profile
Essential	EUR 3,000–5,000 excl. VAT/month	1 to 2 days per month	Monthly P&L, cash and KPI reporting; 13-week cash forecast; monthly finance review with management; ad hoc support.	Dedicated senior CFO or Finance Manager, with peer review by a partner.
Growth	EUR 5,000–6,500 excl. VAT/month	3 to 5 days per month	Essential scope, plus a 3–5-year business plan, fundraising, non-dilutive debt, post-funding structuring and investor reporting.	Dedicated senior CFO.
Premium	EUR 6,500–8,000 excl. VAT/month	5 to 8 days per month	Growth scope, plus M&A and due diligence, board and governance, international expansion, finance data and BI.	Dedicated senior CFO and financial analyst.

Prices shown are indicative ranges. The quote depends on scope, seniority, data quality, tools, entities and availability required. The monthly budget agreed by quotation covers an agreed scope of work, not hours or a day-rate package. Days shown are observed averages. Any additional scope requires a signed amendment.

The packages above cover recurring support. Interim and one-off assignments are priced separately. Duration and handover terms are agreed in the contract.

Interim CFO: intensive support for a replacement, crisis or transformation. Indicative fee: EUR 8,000–12,000 excl. VAT/month, quoted separately. Duration and handover are agreed during scoping.

One-off assignment: financial preparation for fundraising, seller assistance, buyer due diligence or a finance function review. Each receives a specific quote based on entities, data, deliverables and schedule. These services are not assumed to be part of a recurring engagement.

Three examples to prepare your budget

Simulated budgets excluding VAT and any additional expenses: the quote confirms scope
Example need	Monthly reference	Three-month budget	Check during scoping
SME: organise reporting and cash monitoring	EUR 3,000–5,000 excl. VAT/month	9,000–15,000 EUR excl. VAT	Account quality, indicators and contacts
Growing business: strengthen budgeting and reporting	EUR 5,000–6,500 excl. VAT/month	15,000–19,500 EUR excl. VAT	Entities, forecasts and review frequency
Multi-entity group: coordinate finance leadership	EUR 6,500–8,000 excl. VAT/month	19,500–24,000 EUR excl. VAT	Consolidation complexity, governance and projects

These examples apply package ranges to three months. They are simulations, not client engagements or a minimum commitment period. The need alone does not automatically determine the package: profile and scope are assessed together.

Which deliverables fit your business?

Which deliverables fit your business?
Your situation	Possible work	What determines the quote
SME: understand margins and monitor cash	P&Ls by activity or channel, inventory and working capital monitoring, a 13-week cash forecast and monthly review.	Data quality, number of channels and entities, update frequency.
SaaS startup: build financial oversight and prepare investor reporting	ARR, NRR and cohort reporting, a three-year financial model, runway monitoring and investor reporting preparation.	Data sources, revenue complexity, scenarios and meeting schedule.
Growth and international operations	Multi-entity finance coordination, board reporting, process structuring and data room preparation.	Countries, currencies, consolidation, contacts and transaction timetable.

Budget depends on the work required, not just headcount or funding stage. These examples help define scope; they are not automatically included within a fee range.

Fundraising, an acquisition, due diligence or a software migration requires explicit scope and may need a separate quote. Results observed for one client are not a promise of results for another business.

What is included and what needs a separate quote

Within the agreed scope: deliverables and discussions within the agreed scope. The quote details reporting, forecasts, meetings, contacts and expected availability.

Specify separately: software licences, external accountant or adviser fees, travel and any out-of-scope transaction. Fundraising, due diligence or a major migration should not be assumed included unless stated in the quote.

Changing needs: additional scope requires a signed amendment. Days are indicative; the commitment covers the scope of work.

Request a quote for my scope: share the number of entities, tools, main priority and desired start date.

Engagement mix and indicative fee ranges

The recurring support range remains EUR 3,000–8,000 excl. VAT/month. Premium and interim assignments have different scopes; interim support requires its own quote.

The dated distribution above the pricing table is a portfolio observation rounded to ten percentage points. It changes with assignments and does not define a price list.

What affects the price?

Several factors affect the final cost. Experience: a CFO with five years' experience does not have the same cost as one with twenty. All Iter Advisors partners have more than ten years' experience in corporate finance.

Complexity: simple accounting with one legal entity requires less time than a multi-country structure with foreign currencies, subsidiaries and consolidation obligations.

Sector: SaaS, e-commerce and biotech may require specific expertise that can justify higher fees.

On-site arrangements are agreed during scoping. Any travel expenses are separate from the retainer and specified in the quote.

Comparing alternatives

Accounting outsourcing fees relate to a separate engagement agreed with the accounting firm.

For a hire in France, estimate employer cost using gross salary, employer contributions, variable pay and benefits: the official Urssaf calculator provides an indicative estimate from the inputs, without covering every company-specific situation.

Iter’s ranges represent EUR 36,000–96,000 excl. VAT per year for part-time support over twelve months. A partial assignment and a full-time role do not provide the same availability; no universal savings percentage is claimed.

Fractional CFO versus external accountant: the accountant prepares accounts and handles tax and social compliance within its mandate. The CFO manages financial performance. The roles are complementary; a structured SME typically needs accounting compliance and finance leadership.

Fractional CFO versus financial consultant: a consultant handles a defined project and leaves after completion. A Fractional CFO develops an ongoing relationship and knows your history. Recurring needs often suit the latter format.

How does billing work?

The service agreement defines scope, deliverables, contacts and monthly fees. Days give an availability reference; they are not a contractual day-rate package.

Billing is monthly, payable within 30 days. Discussions within the agreed scope are included. Additional scope requires a signed amendment. Duration and handover terms are agreed in the contract.

How do I get a quote?

To get a personalised quote, contact us for an initial 30-minute discussion. Together we assess your needs, current financial situation and appropriate involvement.

We then prepare a detailed proposal, with scope and a schedule agreed together.

Our other CFO pages

For recurring arrangements, see part-time CFO; for a temporary replacement or transformation, interim CFO; for responsibilities, the CFO role; and for sector specifics, CFO support by sector. The full offer is on our Fractional CFO page. Interim and project work receive separate quotes.

FAQ: Fractional CFO fees

How much does a fractional CFO cost per month?

What is the daily rate for a fractional CFO?

For recurring support, Iter bills a monthly budget for an agreed scope, rather than a daily rate: observed days are not a package of billable days.

How much does an interim CFO cost?

At Iter, indicative interim CFO fees range from EUR 8,000–12,000 excl. VAT/month, quoted according to scope and availability; see interim CFO support.

Are the fees tax deductible?

Check with your tax adviser based on the company's situation, applicable rules and supporting documents. This page does not provide a tax assessment.

Can the fee be negotiated?

We can adapt the entrusted scope to your budget. The published figures are indicative ranges, not fixed prices; the quote reflects scope, seniority and availability.

What are the indicative ranges for each tier?

Monthly indicative ranges are EUR 3,000–5,000 excl. VAT for Essential, EUR 5,000–6,500 for Growth and EUR 6,500–8,000 for Premium. Your quote depends on scope, seniority, tools and organisational complexity.

What does the contract specify?

It sets out the scope, duration, review arrangements and handover responsibilities.

Does the fee include travel?

For on-site work, travel and accommodation when needed are charged separately at actual cost, as agreed in the quote. Remote support does not incur travel expenses.

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