Finance glossary
Fractional CFO: definition and scope
In one sentence
One fractional CFO is a finance director whose time is shared across several engagements. The term describes a part-time way of working, close to Fractional CFO on a part-time basis. For runway and investor reporting needs, see our fractional CFO for startups.
Fractional CFO and the French DAF externalisé title
Fractional CFO and the French term DAF externalisé can describe the same service. The name guarantees neither sector experience nor access to investors. The agreement must define scope, availability, deliverables and responsibilities.
What a Fractional CFO does
The need may relate to cash flow, budget, reporting or financial preparation of an operation. For recurring revenue and financing contexts, see fractional CFO for startups. Priorities and pace are defined on the file.
Accounting production, payroll and legal or tax advice must be assigned to the competent parties. Shared availability does not imply full-time daily presence.
When should you choose a part-time CFO over hiring?
A part-time CFO may suit a recurring but limited need: monitoring cash flow, reconciling budgets and data or preparing investor reporting. An ongoing need for daily presence may justify hiring; temporary cover requires an interim mandate.
The agreement must identify who prepares the figures, who reviews them and who decides. Shared availability guarantees neither fundraising nor permanent cover, and does not automatically include legal or tax obligations.
Where can you find fractional CFO pricing?
Compare engagements and availability on the same scope. The fractional CFO pricing are presented on a dedicated page; no average market amount is deducted from this definition.
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