Strategise, forecast & grow

Our Fractional FD service

Get board-level financial leadership, without the full-time cost.

Growing a business takes clear numbers, sharp judgment and a plan for what’s next.

Wherever you are in your growth journey, having the right financial leadership matters. After building something worth growing, you deserve strategic support that keeps pace with your ambitions.

Our fractional FD service isn’t just about looking after your numbers. It’s about giving you a senior finance voice in the room when it matters.

We bring board-level experience without the overhead of a full-time hire, so you get strategic insight when your business needs it. All this, combined with transparent, low fixed monthly fees and unlimited expert advice.

Together, let’s build the financial foundation your business needs to grow with confidence.

Financial strategy

A clear plan for growth, built around where your business is heading, not just where it’s been.

Board reporting & KPIs

Straightforward reports and the metrics that matter, ready for your board or investors.

Cash flow forecasting

See what’s coming, so you can make spending, hiring and investment decisions with confidence.

Financial insight & expertise

Why you need our fractional FD service?

Ever wished you had a finance director in the room, without the salary that comes with one? You’re not alone.

Our fractional FD support isn’t reserved for large corporates. Growing SMEs like yours need this level of insight, too, often at exactly the point when you can’t yet justify a full-time hire.

Our senior accountants will get under the skin of your business, turning your numbers into a strategy you can act on. It isn’t only about reporting on the past. It’s about planning for what comes next, whether that’s searching for funding, hiring new staff or investing in growth, with someone experienced steering alongside you.

With a fractional FD from us, you get a senior finance partner who knows your business as well as you do.

What’s in it for you?

Benefits of our fractional FD service

Bringing in fractional FD support means getting senior financial leadership when you need it, without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Our services help your business in several ways, including:

Cost efficiency
Get FD-level expertise without the cost of a full-time senior hire.

Strategic planning
Set a clear financial plan and know how each decision supports it.

Better decision-making
Get your numbers explained in plain terms, so you can make decisions with real understanding.

Cash flow control 
Plan your spending, hiring and investments around an accurate view of what’s coming in and out.

Funding and investment
Get your accounts and forecasts strong enough to stand up to lenders or investors.

Board-level reporting 
Give your board or stakeholders the KPIs and reports they need, when they need them.

Risk management
Spot financial issues early, before they become a bigger problem.

Scalability
Bring in more support as your business grows, or scale back when it doesn’t need as much.

Support your team 
Get guidance and mentoring for your existing finance team.

Time back
Step back from the financial detail and focus on running your business.

Let’s talk

Why Sysum Howard Duggan Accountants?

Choosing Sysum Howard Duggan isn’t about outsourcing your financial oversight. It’s about gaining a senior partner who’s invested in your business’s growth.

We combine chartered accounting and financial expertise with a personal approach, so every recommendation fits your business.

Our commitment to clarity is at the heart of our fractional FD service. You’ll get plain numbers, straight answers and a plan you can act on.

Don’t let financial complexity slow your growth. Get in touch today, and let’s build the financial leadership your business needs to move forward with confidence.