Role guide
What a fractional CFO does (and when to hire one)
Scope, deliverables, when to hire and typical retainers for a fractional CFO in Africa.
What a fractional CFO owns
A fractional CFO owns the number: rolling forecast, cash runway, investor pack, board reporting and audit prep. They line-manage finance analysts and coordinate with your auditors.
When to hire
Two triggers: preparing to raise (Series A/B) or the moment your management accounts stop matching the story you tell investors.
Brief a fractional CFO mandate
Post a role — we match against a vetted bench across five African markets.
Frequently asked questions
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