Hire a fractional VP Finance — FP&A, close, and reporting
A fractional VP Finance owns FP&A, monthly close, and reporting on 1–2 days per week — bringing operational rigor under a CFO or the CEO.
- • Shortlist in 48 hours
- • No 25–30% placement fee
- • Vetted C-suite and VP operators
- • Fractional, interim, or advisory
When to hire a fractional VP Finance
Most companies hire a fractional VP Finance when the founder or existing team can no longer own the finance function at executive depth. Common triggers:
- You have a CFO but no FP&A leader
- Monthly close is slow and reporting is manual
- You need a real financial model, not a spreadsheet
- Budget vs actuals aren't trusted
- You are preparing for a Series B/C and reporting must scale
What a fractional VP Finance owns
A fractional VP Finance operates as your accountable Vice President of Finance on a part-time basis. Typical scope:
- — FP&A, financial model, and driver-based forecasting
- — Monthly close discipline and management reporting
- — Budget vs actuals, variance, and re-forecast cadence
- — KPI dashboards and board pack
- — Finance team hiring plan
- — Systems: NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or QBO scale-up
Engagement models
Fractional (ongoing)
1–3 days per week on a recurring basis. Best when you need executive judgment in the business every week, but not a full-time hire yet.
Interim (full-time, fixed term)
Full-time coverage for 3–9 months. Best for a vacancy, a fundraise, an M&A event, or a turnaround.
Project / advisory
Scoped engagement (10–40 hours) tied to a specific deliverable — a plan, a system, a hire, a diligence.
How much does a fractional VP Finance cost?
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Frequently asked questions
- What does a fractional VP Finance do?
- A fractional VP Finance runs FP&A, close, and reporting on a part-time basis. They usually report to the CFO or, in smaller companies, the CEO.
- How much does a fractional VP Finance cost?
- Fractional VP Finance retainers typically run $6,000–$14,000 per month, or $175–$400 per hour.
- Fractional VP Finance vs fractional CFO?
- A CFO owns finance strategy, fundraising, and board relationships. A VP Finance runs FP&A, close, and reporting. Growth-stage companies often need both.
Ready to hire your VP Finance?
Post your role or request a curated shortlist — most companies get one inside 48 hours.