CFO & FD Services

Finance Director & CFO Services

Experienced, hands-on financial leadership
when you need it, how you need it

Simon Haggith Portfolio Finance Director JTZ Ltd

As a provider of Fractional CFO services, I bring over 25 years’ experience offering Portfolio FD and Fractional CFO support to ambitious SMEs…

 

Based in Basingstoke and working across Hampshire, Berkshire and London, I support businesses onsite or remotely — becoming a trusted part of your leadership team without the cost of a full-time hire.

 

  • Financial Strategy & Planning — Aligning finance with your business goals
  • Cash Flow Management & Forecasting — Improving visibility and control of cash
  • Fundraising & Investor Relations — Supporting debt and equity raises
  • Turnaround & Performance Improvement — Identifying and fixing underperformance
  • Management Accounts & Reporting — Clear, timely information for better decisions
  • Board Advisory & Decision Support — Acting as a trusted sounding board
  • Due Diligence & Acquisition Support — Supporting transactions from start to finish
  • Banking & Finance Relationships — Managing and strengthening lender relationships

Whether you need short-term project support or a longer-term fractional arrangement, our Fractional CFO services are tailored to your business stage and goals. From early-stage fundraising to exit planning, we bring the financial leadership your business needs to grow with confidence.

 

Working with founder-led and investor-backed businesses across Hampshire, Berkshire and London, our Fractional CFO services cover everything from day-to-day financial management to board-level strategic planning. We become a trusted part of your leadership team, providing the financial clarity and commercial insight needed to make better decisions and drive sustainable growth.

Why Choose a Fractional CFO?

Many growing businesses reach a point where they need experienced financial leadership but aren’t ready for the cost and commitment of a full-time CFO. A Fractional CFO services arrangement gives you access to senior financial expertise on a flexible basis — the right support, at the right time, for the right cost.

 

As your Fractional CFO, I work alongside your leadership team to provide strategic financial guidance, strengthen governance, improve cash flow and support fundraising or investor relations. Whether you’re scaling rapidly, preparing for investment or navigating a challenging period, fractional CFO services provide the commercial clarity to move forward with confidence.

 

From Basingstoke across Hampshire, Berkshire and London, JTZ Ltd works with ambitious founders and boards who want more from their finance function — without the overhead of a full-time hire.

What Does a Fractional CFO Do?

A Fractional CFO takes on the same responsibilities as a full-time Chief Financial Officer but works with your business on a part-time or project basis. This includes overseeing financial reporting, managing cash flow, building financial models, supporting fundraising and presenting to investors and boards.

 

Beyond the numbers, a Fractional CFO acts as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team — challenging assumptions, identifying risks and spotting opportunities for growth. They bring an outside perspective combined with deep financial expertise, helping founder-led businesses make better decisions at every stage of their journey.

Who Benefits Most from Fractional CFO Services?

Fractional CFO services are ideal for businesses that are scaling quickly and need financial leadership to match their ambition. This includes founder-led SMEs preparing for their first funding round, investor-backed businesses needing stronger financial governance, and established companies going through a period of change, acquisition or exit.

 

If your business has outgrown its current finance function but isn’t ready for a full-time CFO, a fractional arrangement could be exactly the right solution.