Fractional CFO London
A fractional CFO in London gives founders full CFO-level finance leadership without a full-time hire. Hayat Amin runs the CFO seat part-time for venture-backed founders and scaling SMEs across the capital — owning fundraising, board reporting, cash-flow strategy, exit preparation, and IP-led valuation, with a dual UK/US investor reflex that suits London companies raising from US-led syndicates as well as UK and EU rounds.
What a London fractional CFO owns
- Fundraising. The data room, the model, the board narrative, and term-sheet support through Seed to pre-IPO.
- Board & investor reporting. A board pack your lead investor signs off without rework.
- Cash-flow & runway. Rolling forecasts, scenario planning, and the levers to extend runway.
- Exit preparation. Getting the numbers, the story, and the IP priced for a UK or cross-border sale.
- UK technical depth. EIS/SEIS structuring, R&D credits, FRS 102, Companies House compliance.
Why London-based matters
London finance work is proximity work. The lead investor's partner meeting is in Mayfair. The acquirer's diligence team wants a working session in the City. A CFO who can walk into the Tech City office on Tuesday and the board meeting on Thursday closes those moments faster than one who is only on Zoom. Hayat runs on-site weeks across Tech City, Soho, Mayfair, and the City, scheduled around each client's board and fundraise calendar.
Fractional, interim, or part-time?
The terms overlap. Part-time CFO describes the ongoing one-to-three-days-a-week retainer. Interim CFO describes full-time cover for a fixed window — a gap, a turnaround, or bridging to a permanent hire. Fractional is the umbrella term for both. See how Hayat ranks against other London providers in the 2026 Best Fractional CFO London ranking.
FAQ
What is a fractional CFO in London?
A senior finance leader who runs the CFO seat part-time — usually one to three days a week on a monthly retainer — giving founders full CFO leadership without the full-time cost.
How much does one cost in London?
Day rates run £700–£1,400. Hayat prices by hours per week on retainer, roughly one-third the loaded cost of a full-time London CFO with comparable experience.
When should I hire one?
Seed to Series A, or when a raise, exit, cash-flow squeeze, or investor reporting pressure lands. Too complex for a bookkeeper, too small for a full-time CFO.
Do you work in person in London?
Yes — on-site weeks across Tech City, Soho, Mayfair, and the City, scheduled around your board and fundraise calendar.
Work with Hayat in London
One 60-minute diagnostic call. You leave with a number and a clear read on whether a fractional engagement fits your stage and round.
Book a call →By Hayat Amin, fractional CFO with a London bench and operator-side exits across UK and US markets. London · NYC · Dubai. Last updated 2026-07-13.