Fractional Finance Director for Charities and CICs

When Is It Time for a Fractional Finance Director?

Every charity and Community Interest Company reaches a point where day-to-day financial management is no longer enough.

As funding becomes more diverse, governance responsibilities increase and strategic decisions become more complex, organisations often benefit from experienced financial leadership without needing to recruit a full-time Finance Director.

This is the where I come in, providing tried and tested Fractional Financial Director services to charities and CICs across London, Kent, the South East and throughout the UK.

How Can a Fractional Finance Director Help Your Organisation?

Whether you need ongoing senior financial leadership or targeted support at a critical moment, this service is designed to flex around your organisation’s needs and priorities. Here is what that can look like in practice:

Providing strategic financial direction that supports long-term sustainability
Helping leadership teams make informed decisions backed by meaningful financial insight
Strengthening governance through clear reporting and effective financial oversight
Supporting growth while managing financial risk and protecting charitable impact
Working alongside your existing finance team to add senior strategic oversight
Providing interim Finance Director cover while you recruit a permanent appointment

Working as an Extension of Your Leadership Team

Every organisation works differently, which is why I take the time to understand your goals, mission and challenges. Rather than working at arm’s length, I become part of your leadership team, providing ongoing support that fits around your organisation and its priorities.

In practice this means:

Translating complex financial information into clear, practical recommendations your whole team can act on
Building financial confidence and literacy across both finance and non-finance colleagues
Ensuring financial considerations are embedded into organisational planning rather than treated as a separate function
Providing independent, experienced advice at the moments that matter most
Being a consistent, trusted presence your CEO, Trustees and senior leadership team can rely on

Where I Add the Greatest Value

Performance and Risk

• Cash flow forecasting

• Financial risk identification

• KPI and performance monitoring

Strategic Planning

• Multi-year budgeting and forecasting

• Scenario planning for future growth

• Financial sustainability planning

Board and Governance

• Board-ready management reporting

• Finance Committee support

• Trustee guidance and financial oversight

Growth and Funding

• Financial modelling for new initiatives

• Funding and grant financial planning

• Strategic support during organisational change

"Experienced financial leadership tailored to the unique challenges of charities and CICs"

Is a Fractional Finance Director Right for Your Organisation?

Sometimes the signs are clearer than you think. If you are answering yes to several of the following, it may be the right time to bring in strategic financial leadership.

Is your organisation growing faster than your financial processes?

Are your trustees are asking for greater financial insight?

Do you have finance support but no senior financial leadership?

Are funding and reporting requirements becoming more complex?

Do major decisions need stronger financial input?

Do you want Finance Director expertise without the cost of a full-time appointment?

Client Feedback On My Fractional Finance Director Service

I have worked with Abi since I was hired at Glitch in September 2024, although Abi was hired on a contractual basis before then as a Finance Director.

As a charity CEO, I have tried unsuccessfully to get Abi to be a full-time Finance Director, which is how good she is.

She is an extremely professional and capable Finance Director.

We contract Abi for five days a month — that is how efficient and excellent she is at her job.

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Charity CEO, London

Abi was brought into our company on an interim basis to cover the finance manager who had recently left.

During this time she successfully moved our finance system from Sage which was outdated to Xero, streamlined a lot of processes including a clearer precise budget and embedded stronger working practises across the finance function.

She happily trains staff on Xero and is always in the know about new products and smarter ways to work

Abi is an expert in all aspects of charity finance and understands everything. She is always on hand to help and goes above and beyond with any challenges. She explains everything clearly and is very supportive of all her clients.

Abi has helped us achieve a better finance function which enables us to work smarter and more efficiently.

I would very strongly recommend Abi for any Finance issues, problems or help that you need, she is one of the best Accountants I have worked with over my long career in Finance.

Jackie Barnes
Charity Finance Manager, Cornwall

Abi came in to assist as an emergency replacement to our external Finance Manager. Her role was in producing monthly and yearly accounts, budgets and also in the day to day running of financial processes within the organisation.

Abi is the most ‘human’ and approachable accountant I have ever worked with. She has been immediate in her responses to questions, even when they were more financial admin than within her remit. She has supported me enormously in improving our finance processing.

Abi has recommended solutions to ongoing issues with the clarity of someone who really understands the challenges in our small team.

Abi has been a huge asset to our organisation, so much so, she has been retained for some longer-term work.

I would highly recommend Abi – she has adapted to the specific needs or our organisation, she has such a warm friendly and supportive approach, and she has certainly made my life and our processes better. Added to that, she is fun to work with!

Valerie Joy
Charity Business Support Officer, London

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Frequently Asked Questions

About fit and suitability

Do you work with charities of all sizes, or is there a minimum turnover/budget?

We work flexibly and can usually accommodate most requirements, get in touch to find out more

We already have a bookkeeper/finance manager in-house — can you work alongside them?

Yes, we are happy to work with your team either on a short term or long term basis. One of our passion is to empower your team to be confident in their work whilst being available to support with more complex and/or strategic areas of work

About the fractional FD service

How many hours a month does fractional finance leadership typically involve?

This will vary depending on the size of your organisation, its operations and ongoing requirements. Because we are flexible, we are able to increase or decrease our hours with you as is necessary

Can you attend our board or finance committee meetings?

Yes, I can attend your board meetings as well as any finance sub committees as required.

About working with Abi and cost

Will we always deal with Abi directly, or will work be passed to others?

I pride myself in providing a good service to all clients. You will always have direct access to me to discuss anything regarding our work with you. When we onboard, we factor in regular catch-up meetings with me so that no client is left without support

How are you priced, retainer, day rate, or fixed fee?

We offer a pricing structure that works with you, your organisation’s needs and budget. We review this periodically to ensure that this remains viable for both parties.

Can we start with one service and add others later?

Absolutely. We are flexible to your needs and requirements

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Three Steps to Better Charity Finances

1. Reach Out

Just drop me a quick email using the button below.

Whether you have a question, want to find out more, or simply want to break the ice, I would love to hear from you.

2. Discovery Call

The next step is a relaxed conversation where I find out about your organisation and what you need.

We explore what working together would look like to ensure all your expectations and requirements are met.

3. Get Started

If it's a great fit, we agree on the scope and timelines and I can usually get started quickly.

Rest assured your charity finances will be in good hands.

Let’s Simplify and Optimise your Organisation’s Financials

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