What Makes an
Executive ‘Fractional’?
- Time commitment: Typically less than full-time, depending on firm size and client needs
- Scope: Strategic leadership embedded in your business-side team
- Duration: Can be short-term (3–6 months) or ongoing (1–2 years)
- Flexibility: May be exclusive or work with 2–4 clients simultaneously
Why Do Companies
Use Them?
- Gives you access to a level of expertise that may be out of reach on a full-time basis
- Growing firms that aren’t ready for full-time C-level executives
- Organizations in transition (M&A, restructuring, rapid scaling)
- Special projects (e.g., pricing overhaul, tech implementation, org redesign)
Fractional Roles
Offered by FFA
- Fractional CFO Financial strategy, forecasting, cash flow, profitability
- Fractional COO Operational systems, team accountability, execution rhythm
- Fractional CMO Brand positioning, campaigns, digital strategy
- Fractional CHRO Talent strategy, culture alignment, org design, compliance
