Fractional CFO

Strategic finance leadership, without the full-time overhead.

A fractional CFO gives you the strategic financial leadership of a senior finance executive β€” cash flow strategy, board communication, fundraising and financing decisions β€” at a fraction of the cost and time commitment of a full-time hire.

We step into that seat for as many hours a month as your organization actually needs, and scale up or down as your stage and workload change.

That leadership shows up in specific moments β€” negotiating with a lender, deciding whether to take on a large program before the funding is secured, explaining a variance to your board β€” not just in a monthly report. We're structured to be available for those moments, not just the routine ones.

What's Included

βœ“Cash flow strategy and runway planning
βœ“Board and investor/funder reporting
βœ“Fundraising and financing support
βœ“Financial strategy and scenario planning
βœ“Oversight and mentoring of internal finance staff
βœ“Direct partnership with your executive team and board
βœ“M&A, financing, or major-decision support as needed

How It Works

1
Diagnostic
We start by getting deep into your financials, systems, and current challenges to understand where strategic support will have the most impact.
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We join your leadership meetings, board calls, and planning cycles as your CFO, building the relationships and context a fractional role still requires.
3
Lead
We own cash flow strategy, financial planning, and board or funder reporting, and coach your internal finance staff along the way.
4
Scale With You
Hours and scope adjust as your organization's stage and needs change, without a renegotiation every time.

Who It's For

Growing organizations that need senior financial judgment but aren't ready for β€” or don't need β€” a full-time CFO.

Why Emerald Global Advisory

We work as an extension of your leadership team, not an outside vendor β€” our fractional CFOs show up in the rooms where decisions actually get made.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours a month is this?
It varies by organization β€” some need a few hours a month, others need near full-time support during a specific stretch, like a raise, an audit, or a turnaround. We scope it to your stage.
Can this convert to a full-time hire later?
Yes β€” many engagements are structured as a bridge while you build toward, or decide whether you need, a full-time CFO.
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Free Resource
Free Cash Flow Runway Calculator
A simple tool to see how many months of runway you have at your current burn rate.
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Ready for CFO-Level Support?

Book a free consultation to talk about fractional CFO support for your organization.

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