Part-Time Finance Director, CFO And NED Services In Thame

Experienced board-level advisors to back your leadership team, sharpen your plans and keep the business moving forward

Thame business owners can add a part-time or interim Finance Director, CFO, Non-Executive Director, Operations Director or Management Accountant to the team through Secantor. The advisor works with you and your people on the things that matter most: direction, performance, decisions and the next stage of growth, bringing seasoned board-level judgement to each, without taking on a full-time executive.

We also support businesses in the villages around Thame and across this part of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Secantor offers part-time Finance Directors, CFOs, Non-Executive Directors and Operations Directors to owner-managed businesses in Thame that want an experienced second opinion and extra capacity at the top.

Thame is a lively market town with a varied business community, from professional services, engineering and construction to food, hospitality and property, and it sits within reach of the Oxfordshire motorsport and technology cluster. Owner-managed businesses here are often rooted in the community and run by people who built them from scratch.

As they grow, the questions get bigger than one person can answer alone: whether to invest, how to fund it, who should lead what and how to plan a way out. A few days of senior help each month brings practised judgement to those questions, and an interim appointment can take the wheel for a defined period. Our article on financial forecast modelling for SME businesses shows what good planning looks like.

Which Secantor Advisor Is The Best Match For A Thame Business?

Thame businesses can work with experienced Fractional Finance Directors, CFOs, Non-Executive Directors and Operations Directors through Secantor, and for many owners a single advisor brings the breadth of commercial and board-level experience the business needs.

Advisors pair a main discipline with wide experience of running and advising businesses, and when a question calls for a particular specialism, the wider Secantor team and our network are there to help. We match you on skills and personality, and are happy to arrange for you to meet more than one advisor.

The main areas of support are:

Where the business is heading: a Fractional CFO for strategy, funding and preparing for a sale or succession.
What the numbers are telling you: a Fractional Finance Director for reporting, forecasting and cash control.
A trusted outside voice: a Non-Executive Director as a sounding board who challenges and supports the board.
Stepping in quickly: an Interim Finance Director or Interim CFO for a gap, a deal or a period of change.
How the business runs day to day: a Fractional Operations Director for processes, delivery and management capability.
Up-to-date management information: a Part-Time Management Accountant for regular monthly reporting.

Working with Secantor in Thame starts with a straightforward conversation about your business, your priorities and any pressure points, led by a senior advisor.

We then suggest the advisor who looks the best match and agree a first set of priorities together. As the work progresses, you and the advisor review what is working and adjust. Our article on why gross profit is so important is a good example of the practical questions we tackle early on.

Which Parts Of Thame And Its Surroundings Does Secantor Cover?

Secantor works with owner-managed businesses in Thame and its neighbouring villages, including Long Crendon, Chinnor, Haddenham and Tetsworth, providing part-time and interim Finance Director, CFO and Non-Executive Director support.

Thame is part of our Oxfordshire coverage. Oxford, Wallingford, Henley-on-Thames and Aylesbury each have their own page, and businesses across the border are covered by our Chilterns and Buckinghamshire page and our Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes page.

✅ Expert Advice You Can Rely On: You’ll work with qualified, experienced advisors who are focused on results.

✅ A Trusted Working Relationship: We select advisors who fit your culture, team and goals.

✅ Tailored Support for Your Business: No templates, just relevant, practical, hands-on input.

✅ Dependable, Consistent Delivery: We meet deadlines, keep promises and deliver lasting impact.

✅ Clear, Proactive Communication: No jargon. Just senior-level expertise, clearly delivered.

Thame owners most often ask Secantor how an advisor is chosen, what it costs and how it works alongside the people already in the business.

How do you decide which advisor suits our business?

We start with what you want to achieve and where the business is under pressure, then recommend the advisor whose experience and style suit you best. If you would like to choose, you can meet more than one.

What will it cost to bring an advisor into a Thame business?

Our Finance Director, CFO and Non-Executive Director rate is £1,200 per day, plus VAT and expenses, so the monthly cost depends on the days you choose. Our guide to how much a Fractional CFO costs in the UK shows typical arrangements.

Can you support us through a sale or succession?

Yes. Whether the next owner is a buyer, a family member or the management team, our advisors help get the business ready by building the team, tidying the numbers and telling the story clearly. See our exit planning support.

Is it worth having an advisor if we are not facing a crisis?

Yes. The best time to bring in senior help is usually before there is a problem: planning, forecasting and challenge pay back most when there is time to act on them.

What does a Non-Executive Director do for a business like ours?

A Non-Executive Director brings an independent view to your board, offering experience, questioning plans and helping the team stay accountable. Our Non-Executive Director page explains how it works.

Will Secantor work with our current accountant?

Yes. They keep doing the accounts and compliance work, and Secantor adds senior strategic and financial guidance on top. We do not provide bookkeeping or outsourced accounts.

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