What is a Fractional Finance Department and how does it differ from a Finance Manager or CFO?

The Fractional Finance Department gives your business the full coverage of an in-house finance team including bookkeeping, payroll, reporting, forecasting and strategy for a fraction of the cost of hiring internally. Unlike a single Finance Manager or CFO, you get a team of specialists and a Dedicated Finance Partner who oversees everything, ensuring accuracy, compliance and insight that helps you scale.

What size or type of business is your service best suited for?

FOM UK works best for UK businesses turning over between £250,000 and £10 million that have outgrown basic bookkeeping. We support founders who want better cash flow control, management reporting and financial clarity without the overhead of hiring.

How do we communicate with our Dedicated Finance Partner (DFP)?

Your Dedicated Finance Partner works remotely and stays in touch through your usual channels such as email, WhatsApp or video calls during the times agreed in your tailored finance package.

Can you work with my existing accountant or auditor?

Yes. FOM UK can collaborate seamlessly with your current accountant, bookkeeper or audit team.

Can I adjust my finance department coverage later?

Yes, you can scale your FOM UK service up or down with 30 days’ notice as your business needs change.

Do you charge extra for meetings or finance advice?

Routine meetings and strategic finance advice are included. If something falls outside your agreed scope, any additional cost is discussed and confirmed in advance.

What is the typical commitment for a Fractional Finance Department?

The first three months are fixed. After that, your FOM UK Fractional Finance Department runs month to month with a 30-day notice period.

Founder Capacity Calculator for Business Owners

Founder Capacity Calculator

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How involved are you in managing the finances?

Choose the closest fit.

How many hours per week do you personally spend managing the finances?

8 hours per week

What counts as 'managing the finances'?

Bookkeeping, raising invoices and chasing payments, payroll, VAT, dealing with your accountant, assessing your cash position, reviewing profitability, creating budgets, updating forecasts, and making financially savvy decisions. (Include the time you spend thinking about these things too.)

If you didn’t have to manage the finances yourself, what would you do with that time instead?

Select all that apply.

YOUR RESULTS

CURRENT SITUATION

Do-It-Yourself Finance

The finance work still needs to get done. The question is how much of it should continue to depend on you.

working days per year

of a 40-hour working week

THE COST

You are spending founder capacity on finance.

THE SOLUTION

Use our roadmap to go from spending 8 hours per week managing the finances to only a few hours a month

It will show you:

Where you are now
What needs to change
The options you have for getting this work off your plate for good

Built for owner-managed businesses that have outgrown Do-It-Yourself Finance.

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