North East England

Fractional CFO for North East businesses

Senior finance leadership for founder-led and investor-backed businesses across Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Teesside and the wider North East — without the cost of a full-time CFO.

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What We Do

CFO-level thinking, fractional commitment

Growing businesses in the North East often reach a point where they need senior financial leadership — but not a full-time hire. Wynyard Advisory provides experienced fractional CFO support that scales with your business: embedded, strategic, and commercially focused.

The North East

Why North East businesses choose fractional CFO

The North East has a strong and growing ecosystem of ambitious businesses — from tech and professional services firms in Newcastle to manufacturing and logistics operations across Teesside and Sunderland. Many are reaching the scale where financial visibility, investor reporting, and commercial rigour are no longer optional.

A fractional CFO gives North East businesses access to the same quality of financial leadership that larger companies take for granted — without committing to a £120,000+ full-time salary. You get the strategic input when you need it, and the flexibility to scale up or down as your business evolves.

Revenue £1m–£40m and growing faster than your financial infrastructure
PE-backed or investor-funded, with reporting obligations you need to meet
Preparing for a funding round, acquisition or exit in the next 12–36 months
CFO or FD has left and you need experienced interim cover
The board or investors want more rigour from the finance function

Services

What we deliver

Fractional CFO

Ongoing embedded support — typically one to two days per week. Board attendance, investor relations, financial strategy and commercial oversight.

Growth & Scale

Financial visibility, forecasting, KPI frameworks and management reporting as your business grows and complexity increases.

Exit Preparation

Building the financial story buyers want to see. Quality of earnings, data room readiness and the 18-month trend narrative that drives valuation.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fractional CFO cost in the North East?

Fractional CFO engagements typically run from £1,500–£4,000 per month depending on the number of days required. This compares to £10,000–£15,000 per month for a full-time CFO hire including employer costs.

Do you work on-site or remotely?

Both. Most engagements involve a mix of in-person time at your offices and remote working. We're based in Wynyard and work across the North East, Yorkshire and nationally.

How quickly can an engagement start?

Typically within one to two weeks of an initial conversation. We start with a scoping call to understand your situation before proposing an engagement structure.