Fractional CFO Services for Startups & Scale-Ups
Make smarter financial decisions with a CFO who understands startups. From managing cash flow to preparing for investment, we provide the strategic support you need to scale.
CFO support without the full-time cost
Scaling a startup comes with big financial decisions – from managing cash flow to securing investment, expanding and exiting. But hiring a full-time CFO isn’t always feasible.
With our fractional CFO service, you get expert financial leadership when you need it, without the full-time cost. We provide strategic guidance, investor-ready financials and hands-on support to help you grow sustainably.
- Strategic financial advice
- Scenario planning
- Investor-ready financials
- Expand globally
- No hidden fees
Startup founders ♥ Standard Ledger
Building a startup is hard. Figuring out your finances shouldn’t be. From capital raising to exits, we’ve helped founders make the right moves – faster and with less stress.
“Standard Ledger saved us from trouble during our UK setup. They turned around crucial work in 48 hours, preventing fines. Having the support you can trust, who knows what they’re doing, means less stress and frees up a lot of mental space.”
Peter Cole
“Standard Ledger was incredibly helpful in reviewing and modelling our finances. Thanks to their support, we reshaped our strategy and identified areas for growth. We are now ready for expansion into new sports and markets.”
Iggy Jovanovic
“John and the team have really understood our R&D story from day one, and have always had a plan for it. We’re in the third year of working together now, and it’s been really great.”
Nadun Hennayaka
“We didn’t hesitate to outsource our Company set up to Standard Ledger. Knowing that they’ll let us know what’s needed, where to sign and what to do is a huge weight off our shoulders. Our bank even commented on how well set up our documentation was!”
Gemma Clancy
“Having Standard Ledger manage bookkeeping has freed up a lot of time. It means I spend less time worrying about money and more time thinking about the bigger picture.”
Jock Lawrence
“For me, having CFO support has been vital for everything from insurance documents to financial modelling, and strategic advice and guidance. Working with Remco and Mike has transformed my knowledge personally, and also enabled us to grow safely. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without them.”
Charlie Hamer
Choose the CFO package that suits you
(and change if you need to)
Grow
- Monthly P&L, accounts payable and receivable
- Monthly performance review
- Monthly reporting pack incl. forward cashflows
- Monthly CFO meeting on forward cashflows
- Updating of forecasts
- Fortnightly check in
- 4 hrs/month CFO support
Grow+
- Monthly P&L, accounts payable and receivable
- Monthly performance review
- Monthly reporting pack incl. forward cashflows
- Monthly CFO meeting on forward cashflows
- Updating of forecasts
- Weekly check in
- 8 hrs/month CFO support
Partner
- Financial reporting and forecasting from Grow+ package
- Rolling 12-month cashflow forecast
-
Monthly analysis of actuals
and performance against
budget for Board reports - Key metric and KPI reporting (working with your systems)
- Min. half day/week with you
Need a Fractional CFO for Something Specific?
- Sometimes, your startup needs financial expertise on demand - it's for raising capital or tackling a unique challenge. Our deep experience in angel investing, venture capital, and the startup ecosystem means we know exactly what investors are looking for and how to get you ready:
- Reporting Systems: We’ll set up clear and actionable financial reporting.
- Pitch Deck Financials: We’ll make your financials investor-ready.
- Financial Memorandums: We’ll prepare or review detailed financial documents.
- Valuations: We’ll conduct valuations for early-stage funding.
- Cap Tables: We’ll create and prepare comprehensive cap tables.
- Due Diligence Prep: We’ll get you ready for investor scrutiny.
- Our pricing is transparent and tailored to your needs. Whenever possible, we’ll provide a fixed fee proposal upfront, so you know exactly what to expect.
How It Works
1. Heads Together
We start by getting to know your startup inside out. What makes you tick, your vision, and the challenges you face – a strategy session where we align our expertise with your ambitions.
2. The Right Tools
No budgets? No problem. Need detailed financial models? We’ve got you covered. We’ll equip you with robust tools to track your KPIs and metrics, ensuring you have a clear financial roadmap.
3. Hands-On Support
Time to get our hands dirty. Whether it’s professionalising your financial systems, streamlining operations, or setting up infrastructure for global expansion, we’re right there with you.
4. Navigating the Future
With real-time insights and practical advice, we’ll help you foresee challenges and pivot quickly. We’ll guide your startup through the ups and downs, ensuring you’re on the path to growth.
Meet our fractional CFO team
Remco
Co-founder + CFO
Remco has worked with startups and fast-growing SMEs as a CFO for about 15 years, following four years in venture capital and 10 years in multinational consulting/services firms. He’s also our co-founder and CEO, so he knows a thing or two about running a business.
Michael
Co-founder + CFO
Mike is a uniquely skilled CFO with experience in big accounting firms and startups. His knowledge of tax structuring and financial modelling helps our startup clients expand and he has supported many through capital raising. He’s also our co-founder, along with Remco.
Anne
Senior Analyst
As an experienced financial modeller and team lead, Anne works with our clients to build financial forecasts that provide clear operational visibility and key insights. If there’s something specific you need to know about your finances, Anne is your person.
Caicy
Team Lead
Caicy is an integral part of our team, supporting our bookkeeping, tax, accounting and CFO services. She works with our accounting clients, and leads our back-office support team to run smoother than a warm knife through butter.
Kirsten
Financial Analyst
Kirsten is a financial all-rounder with experience in audit and capital markets and a passion for using numbers to drive growth and shake up the status quo. That’s why she joined our team and why she’ll be an asset to yours.
Frequently asked questions
Fractional CFO services provide strategic financial expertise on a part-time basis. For UK startups and scaleups, this means you get the high-level financial guidance you need—like budgeting, forecasting, and investor readiness—without the full-time cost. It’s the support you need to grow, without the overhead.
Scaling is tricky, and that’s where fractional CFO services come in. We bring in the financial know-how to navigate the bumps in the road—forecasting cash flow, managing budgets, and making sure you’re investor-ready. With our experience in the UK market, we’ll help you grow without the growing pains.
Outsourcing your CFO needs is like having a financial co-pilot, minus the overhead. You get top-tier advice tailored to your business, with the flexibility to dial up or down as needed. For UK scaleups, it means expert support that grows with you, without the commitment of a full-time hire.
Fractional CFO services provide strategic financial expertise on a part-time basis. For UK startups and scaleups, this means you get the high-level financial guidance you need—like budgeting, forecasting, and investor readiness—without the full-time cost. It’s the support you need to grow, without the overhead.
Scaling is tricky, and that’s where fractional CFO services come in. We bring in the financial know-how to navigate the bumps in the road—forecasting cash flow, managing budgets, and making sure you’re investor-ready. With our experience in the UK market, we’ll help you grow without the growing pains.
Outsourcing your CFO needs is like having a financial co-pilot, minus the overhead. You get top-tier advice tailored to your business, with the flexibility to dial up or down as needed. For UK scaleups, it means expert support that grows with you, without the commitment of a full-time hire.
When it’s time to raise funds, your numbers need to impress. Our fractional CFO services ensure your financials are airtight, from crafting pitch-perfect decks to getting your financial house in order. We know what UK investors are looking for and how to position your startup for success.
It depends on your needs, but regular check-ins are a must. Whether it’s weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, staying connected with your fractional CFO ensures you’re always on top of your financial game. We tailor our involvement to what suits you best—no one-size-fits-all approach here.
Costs vary depending on what you need. At Standard Ledger, we keep things transparent—no hidden fees, ever. You’ll know upfront what you’re paying for, whether it’s a monthly package or something more bespoke. We’re all about delivering value that fits your budget.
When it’s time to raise funds, your numbers need to impress. Our fractional CFO services ensure your financials are airtight, from crafting pitch-perfect decks to getting your financial house in order. We know what UK investors are looking for and how to position your startup for success.
It depends on your needs, but regular check-ins are a must. Whether it’s weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, staying connected with your fractional CFO ensures you’re always on top of your financial game. We tailor our involvement to what suits you best—no one-size-fits-all approach here.
Costs vary depending on what you need. At Standard Ledger, we keep things transparent—no hidden fees, ever. You’ll know upfront what you’re paying for, whether it’s a monthly package or something more bespoke. We’re all about delivering value that fits your budget.
