Flexible Financial Expertise
Part-Time CFO Services
CFO expertise on your schedule. Flexible engagement for businesses that need strategic guidance without full-time commitment.
What is a Part-Time CFO?
Part-time CFO services offer the most flexible way to access CFO expertise. Perfect for smaller businesses or those just beginning to need executive financial guidance, part-time CFO engagements typically run 4-8 hours per month.
Access CFO Expertise on Your Schedule and Budget
This model provides essential strategic oversight—financial planning, cash flow guidance, and executive counsel—at an investment level accessible to businesses that aren't ready for more intensive CFO support.
At 1CFO, we've designed our part-time CFO services specifically for businesses that need strategic financial guidance but don't need—or can't yet justify—more intensive engagement. It's often the perfect starting point for growing companies that will eventually need more comprehensive CFO support.
Key Benefits
Budget-Friendly
Access CFO expertise at the lowest investment level—typically $1,500-$3,000 per month. Perfect for growing businesses that need strategic guidance without breaking the bank.
Essential Guidance
Focus on the most critical strategic financial needs without operational management. We prioritize the decisions and planning that have the highest impact on your business.
Scalable
Easy to increase hours as your business grows and needs expand. Part-time is often a starting point that naturally evolves to fractional as your company scales.
Expert Access
Same caliber of CFO expertise, just on a smaller scale. You work with experienced CFOs who understand your industry and stage—not junior staff learning on your dime.
Trusted Advisor
Gain a financial confidant who knows your business and situation. Having someone to call when financial questions arise provides peace of mind and better decisions.
Growth Preparation
Build the financial foundation that will support future growth. Even light-touch CFO guidance helps you avoid mistakes that become expensive to fix later.
Detailed Benefit Breakdown About Part-Time CFO Services
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Detailed Benefit Breakdown About Part-Time CFO Services
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Budget-Friendly
Access CFO expertise at the lowest investment level—typically $1,500-$3,000 per month. Perfect for growing businesses that need strategic guidance without breaking the bank.
Essential Guidance
Focus on the most critical strategic financial needs without operational management. We prioritize the decisions and planning that have the highest impact on your business.
Scalable
Easy to increase hours as your business grows and needs expand. Part-time is often a starting point that naturally evolves to fractional as your company scales.
Expert Access
Same caliber of CFO expertise, just on a smaller scale. You work with experienced CFOs who understand your industry and stage—not junior staff learning on your dime.
Trusted Advisor
Gain a financial confidant who knows your business and situation. Having someone to call when financial questions arise provides peace of mind and better decisions.
Growth Preparation
Build the financial foundation that will support future growth. Even light-touch CFO guidance helps you avoid mistakes that become expensive to fix later.
How Our Part-Time CFO Services Fit Your Budget and Schedule
Part-time CFO services provide strategic financial guidance at the most accessible investment level. Get expert advice when you need it without a heavy time commitment.
Needs Analysis
We understand your business, financial situation, and pressing needs. This helps us identify where guidance adds the most value.
Focus Areas
Together we define specific areas for CFO guidance. Cash flow, pricing, growth planning, and debt management are common priorities.
Cadence
We establish a meeting rhythm that works for you. Monthly strategy sessions or quarterly deep dives are popular options.
Value Delivery
Ongoing strategic guidance focused on your priorities. We become your financial sounding board for important decisions.
Understanding Part-Time CFO Services
A part-time CFO provides executive-level financial guidance on a limited, flexible basis—typically 4-8 hours per month. Think of it as having a senior financial advisor on retainer: someone you can turn to for strategic counsel, periodic review of your financial position, and guidance on key decisions.
Part-time CFO services occupy the entry point of the CFO services spectrum. While fractional CFOs (8-20+ hours monthly) take on broader responsibilities and outsourced CFOs manage entire finance functions, part-time CFOs focus on the highest-value strategic guidance that makes the biggest difference for businesses at this stage.
The part-time model works because early-stage or smaller businesses don't need constant CFO attention—they need the right guidance at the right moments. A monthly strategy session, quarterly financial review, and availability for periodic questions can provide enormous value without the cost of more intensive arrangements.
This model is particularly effective because it concentrates expertise on decisions that matter most. Rather than spreading CFO time across operational tasks (which your bookkeeper can handle), part-time arrangements focus purely on strategic value: pricing decisions, cash planning, growth financing, major investments, and setting the financial direction of the business.
When to Consider Part-Time CFO Services
Signs your business is ready for this service
You're Between $500K and $3M in Revenue
This is the sweet spot where businesses need more than a bookkeeper but don't yet justify intensive CFO support. You ...
Financial Decisions Keep You Up at Night
If you're making significant financial decisions based on gut feel because you lack strategic guidance, a part-time C...
Your Bookkeeper Is Maxed Out
Bookkeepers excel at recording transactions and producing basic financials. But when you need strategic insight—"Shou...
You Want a Trusted Financial Advisor
Business owners often lack anyone to bounce financial ideas off. A part-time CFO becomes a trusted advisor who unders...
Cash Flow Is Unpredictable
If you're frequently surprised by cash shortfalls or unsure how to plan for major expenses, even a few hours of CFO g...
You're Planning for Growth
Whether you're preparing for expansion, considering your first outside funding, or planning to hire key employees, yo...
You're Testing the CFO Waters
Part-time engagement is a low-risk way to experience the value of CFO services. Many clients start part-time and expa...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a part-time CFO?
A part-time CFO provides strategic financial guidance on a limited hours basis, typically 4-8 hours per month. It's the most accessible way to get CFO-level expertise—strategic planning, cash flow guidance, decision support—without the cost of more intensive engagement. Think of it as having a financial executive on retainer.
What can a part-time CFO help with?
Part-time CFOs typically help with: strategic financial planning, cash flow forecasting and management, pricing strategy, growth planning and modeling, major financial decisions (loans, leases, investments), budget guidance, financial goal setting, and general executive counsel on financial matters.
How much does a part-time CFO cost?
Part-time CFO services typically range from $1,500-$3,000 per month for 4-8 hours of engagement. This represents the most affordable way to access CFO expertise—a fraction of what you'd pay for more intensive fractional or full-time arrangements.
Can a part-time CFO grow with my business?
Absolutely. Many clients start with part-time services and expand to fractional as their business grows and needs increase. We design engagements to be flexible—hours can increase or decrease as your situation changes. Part-time is often the first step in a longer relationship.
How is part-time CFO different from fractional CFO?
Part-time CFO services are lighter touch (4-8 hours/month) focused on essential strategic guidance and advisory. Fractional CFO services involve more hours (8-20+/month) and broader responsibilities including hands-on involvement in operations, board reporting, and more intensive financial management. Part-time is advisory; fractional is leadership.
Is a part-time CFO right for my business?
Part-time CFO services are ideal for businesses with $500K-$3M in revenue that need strategic guidance but aren't ready for more intensive CFO support. It's a great starting point if you've outgrown your bookkeeper but don't need (or can't afford) significant CFO time yet.
What's included in part-time CFO services?
Typical part-time engagement includes: monthly strategy or review sessions (1-2 hours), availability for ad-hoc questions and quick consultations, periodic financial analysis and recommendations, and email/phone access for guidance as issues arise. The specific mix depends on your priorities.
How often would I meet with a part-time CFO?
Most part-time CFO relationships include monthly strategy sessions (1-2 hours) plus ad-hoc availability for questions and urgent matters. Some clients prefer bi-weekly shorter calls. We establish the cadence that fits your needs and working style.
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