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Services

03. Fractional Chief Finance Officer (FCFO)

Strategic Financial Leadership - Flexible, Scalable, & Cost-Effective

At Ford Hastings, we offer immediate access to seasoned Fractional Chief Financial Officers (FCFOs) who provide expert financial and strategic guidance tailored to your business's unique needs. This solution is ideal for scale-ups and founder-led businesses seeking high-level financial expertise without the commitments of a full-time hire. 

Why Choose a FCFO? 

Engaging a FCFO through Ford Hastings allows you to: 

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  • Access Top-Tier Expertise Without Full-Time Costs: Benefit from the skills of experienced CFOs without incurring recruitment expenses, long-term salaries, or benefits packages. 

  • Immediate Deployment: Our network enables rapid placement of FCFOs, ensuring timely support for your financial challenges. 

  • Flexible Engagements: Tailor the duration and scope of the FCFO's involvement to match your evolving business requirements, with the option to adjust terms or personnel as needed. 

Our FCFO Network 

Ford Hastings maintains a robust network of over 50 vetted FCFOs, each bringing extensive experience in areas such as: 

  • Strategic Planning and Execution 

  • Scaling Operations and Turnaround Management 

  • Profit Optimization and Margin Enhancement 

  • Financial Restructuring 

  • Mergers, Acquisitions, and Exits 

  • Venture Capital and Private Equity Engagements 

  • Capital Raising and Debt Management 

  • Implementation of Financial Systems and Controls 

  • Family Business Advisory 

  • Leadership Mentoring and Founder Support 

  • Liaison with Financial Institutions and Corporate Advisors 
     
     

This diverse expertise ensures we can match your business with a FCFO who aligns with your specific challenges and goals. 

 20+ years of transactions

Recent FCFO Engagement

Online Furniture Retailer (Founded 2021) 

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Faced with significant losses due to aggressive marketing spend and inadequate financial controls, a family-owned online furniture retailer underwent a management restructure. Ford Hastings introduced a FCFO who: 

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  • Established in-house accounting systems and controls 

  • Supported a first-time Managing Director in shifting focus toward profitable growth 

  • Controlled product costs and improved gross margins 

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