The Fractional Quarter
The Fractional Quarter
CFO-level impact, without the full-time overhead
When finance is stretching you and your business, whether cashflow, reporting, fundraising, margin, systems or leadership – you don’t always need a full-time hire. (And yes, we are the recruitment business who will tell you that!)
What you do need is the right senior finance professional, for the right number of days, at the right stage. That’s where The Fractional Quarter from iMultiply comes in.
The Fractional Quarter connects you with a curated, iMultiply vetted, sector-specialist selection of experienced Fractional CFOs, each of which is vetted & proposed by iMultiply, and personally matched to your business needs and growth plans.
And because it’s part of iMultiply, we bring all our depth of market knowledge, a team of specialist finance recruiters, and decades of combined experience to match you with the right person for what you need right now…without the eye‑watering recruitment fees you might expect.
When finance starts to feel like a constraint, not an enabler
Most founders don’t wake up wanting a CFO. They wake up wanting clarity.
Clarity on cash. On margin. On what’s actually driving performance. On whether that next hire, investment or system change is the right move.
Often, the work is getting done but the thinking time isn’t. And that’s usually the point where finance starts to limit you, rather than support you.
That’s when fractional support starts to make a lot of sense.
So, what is 'The Fractional Quarter'?
The Fractional Quarter is iMultiply’s curated group of experienced Fractional CFOs, ready to help your business.
Not a marketplace. Not a directory. And definitely not “bump into someone and hope for the best”.
It’s a carefully selected group of senior finance professionals, each known personally to iMultiply mostly for a number of years – and each recently vetted by us, with independent testimonials from businesses they’ve recently worked with. We learn exactly what it is that you require (or we think you may need in the future) and introduce only when there’s a genuine fit with your business, your sector, and the challenge you’re trying to solve.
Plus as we take a sector-approach to the bench of fCFOs, we will be able to introduce you to someone with deep industry knowledge appropriate to your specific business.
In short: fewer options, better judgement.
Senior finance support, without over committing
Fractional CFOs exist for a reason. They allow you to access deep experience and senior thinking without committing to a full‑time salary before you’re ready…or when you simply don’t need one 5-days per week.
For many businesses, fractional support is ideal when you:
- need CFO‑level input, but not full time
- want help through a specific phase (growth, fundraising, change)
- value experience over headcount
- want to move forward with confidence, not guesswork
It’s about using expertise precisely where it adds most value.
Fractional is the model, iMultiply is the difference.
Here’s the honest bit. Fractional CFOs are everywhere now. But good ones are not.
What makes The Fractional Quarter different isn’t just the people on the bench, it’s how they’re introduced.
Because at iMultiply we already spend our days speaking to CFOs, FDs, founders and finance leaders across sectors. We understand how finance roles really work, and what “good” actually looks like in different businesses.
So when we introduce someone, it’s not a punt. It’s a considered recommendation – based on experience, fit, and judgement.
And yes, we are recruiters. But we’re measured on long‑term relationships and customer satisfaction, not quick wins [link to About Us].
In short: fewer options, better judgement.
The Fractional Quarter process from here:
DIAGNOSE
A short conversation with our expert team, to understand what’s really stretching the business. And whether fractional support is the right answer at all.
MATCH
We identify the best fit Fractional CFO from our curated selection, based on sector, stage, and the outcomes you need…not who happens to be available.
INTRODUCE
Warm, contextual introductions. Everyone knows the brief, expectations are clear, and time isn’t wasted.
DECIDE
It’s always then your decision to proceed and appoint, or revisit, ask for alternatives or consider other options.
The fCFOs behind The Fractional Quarter
Our small selection of experienced Fractional CFOs, each one personally known to iMultiply, with real SME experience, sector‑aware (not generic) and used to operating strategically.
You’ll see faces and profiles here because credibility matters. But introductions always come through us, so the match, availability and expectations are right from the start.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why not just find a Fractional CFO myself?
You can, but most businesses come to us to avoid trial and error. We already know who’s good, where they add value, and when they’re right.
How is The Fractional Quarter different from other fractional providers?
The Fractional Quarter isn’t a directory or a franchise model. It’s introductions made by finance recruiters who work in this market every day. Judgement matters.
What does it cost?
There is a modest commission charged, structured transparently and well below what many expect in the market. We’ll explain this clearly before anything moves forward.
Do you ‘vet’ or get testimonials on your ‘bench’ of Fractionals?
Yes. For each fCFO on our ‘bench’ we have spoken with them, checked Limited Company status and insurances, and sought independent testimonials from businesses they have recently worked with. So you can be confident you’re getting someone of high calibre.
How many days a month do people usually start with?
Enough to make progress, often a light but regular cadence of a few days per month. This can increase, decrease, or evolve as the business changes…and is considerably more efficient than hiring a full-time Finance Director.
What if fractional isn’t actually the right answer?
We’ll say so. Fractional is one option, not the default. Sometimes interim, permanent, or a different fix altogether is the better route. And at iMultiply, the entire way we work, make money and even structure our team’s commission is NOT based on needlessly filling roles!
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