Industries / Professional Services
Public relations firms managing reputation and client growth.
Public relations firms managing reputation and client growth. A fractional Chief Financial Officer brings the expertise you need without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Strategic financial strategy & forecasting tailored to pr & communications agencies challenges.
Strategic fundraising & investor relations tailored to pr & communications agencies challenges.
Strategic cash flow optimization tailored to pr & communications agencies challenges.
Strategic financial reporting & compliance tailored to pr & communications agencies challenges.
Strategic m&a support tailored to pr & communications agencies challenges.
Strategic board & investor communications tailored to pr & communications agencies challenges.
Typical engagement costs for pr & communications agencies. Actual pricing depends on scope, hours, and experience level.
10-20 hours/week typical
Most popular for pr & communications agencies
For project-based work
A fractional CFO provides part-time Chief Financial Officer expertise to pr & communications agencies. They typically work 10-20 hours per week, focusing on financial strategy & forecasting, fundraising & investor relations, and other strategic priorities without the cost of a full-time executive.
Fractional CFO services typically cost $8,000 - $18,000/month. This is 30-50% less than a full-time Chief Financial Officer, while still getting experienced executive leadership tailored to pr & communications agencies.
PR & Communications Agencies typically hire fractional CFOs when they're scaling rapidly, preparing for fundraising, navigating a transition, or need senior expertise but aren't ready for a full-time executive hire.
A fractional CFO is an embedded executive who becomes part of your leadership team, typically for 6+ months. Consultants usually work on specific projects with defined end dates. Fractional executives own outcomes and lead teams.
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