Interim CFO Services In London

Temporary board-level leadership for funding, transactions and change

An Interim CFO joins a London business temporarily to provide strategic financial leadership during a funding event, a transaction, a restructuring or a gap at the top. They lead the conversation with funders and investors, and keep the board focused on the decisions that matter. Secantor provides experienced Interim CFOs across London and the Home Counties. We visit you, understand the situation and propose the right person.

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What Does An Interim CFO Do?

  • Leads funding: preparing the case for lenders and investors and managing those relationships.
  • Builds treasury discipline: cash visibility across entities, banks and currencies.
  • Runs transactions: forecasts, due diligence information and negotiations for an acquisition, sale or refinance.
  • Steers the board: commercial challenge and a clear plan while a permanent CFO is recruited.
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When Does A London Business Need An Interim CFO?

When the CFO has left, when a funding round or sale needs a senior lead, when a restructuring or a period of rapid growth needs strategic oversight, or when the board needs an experienced hand for a defined period.

Our guide to the benefits of an Interim CFO sets out the case.

How Has A Secantor Interim CFO Helped A London Business?

Securing funding after a CFO left

When its CFO left suddenly, a London recruitment business with overseas operations needed its funding secured. A Secantor Interim Finance Director moved the business to a new funder within a month without missing a weekly contractor payroll, and managed a facility that grew from £3m to £4.2m. They then helped the incoming permanent CFO scope a group Treasury Manager role to manage cash across several entities and countries, so the CFO could focus on strategy. Read the full case study.

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How Does An Interim CFO Work With You?

We visit you, hear what is at stake and propose the Interim CFO we think fits. Assignments are for a defined period and can be extended. Every Secantor advisor is personally accredited by our directors and supported by a senior Secantor director.

What Does An Interim CFO Cost In London?

Our Finance Director, CFO and Non-Executive Director support is charged at £1,200 a day plus VAT and expenses, invoiced monthly for the days worked. An interim assignment usually needs more days in a shorter period than a part-time arrangement, so we agree the days with you at the start and review them as the situation develops. For ongoing support afterwards, see our Part-Time CFO service.

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What Is The Difference Between An Interim CFO And An Interim Finance Director?

An Interim CFO concentrates on strategy, funding and transactions. An Interim Finance Director concentrates on control, reporting and cash. In a business of this size one person often covers both, and the right choice depends on what is most urgent. See our Interim Finance Director service, or read Fractional vs Part-Time vs Interim CFO.

Can An Interim CFO Become A Part-Time CFO?

Yes. It is a common route, because the advisor already knows the business, its funders and its people. Once the funding event or transaction is complete, the Interim CFO can move to a few days a month of ongoing strategic support, or hand over to a permanent appointment with the knowledge intact.

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What Happens At A Free Business Review?

We start with a conversation about what is at stake, then visit your premises to hear the full story. You receive an independent view of where interim CFO leadership would help most and our recommendation of the right advisor, with no obligation.

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

✅ A Trusted Working Relationship: We select someone who fits 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.

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Next Steps

Start with a Free Business Review, or book a discovery call with a Secantor Director.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Interim CFOs In London

How long does an Interim CFO stay?

For as long as the funding event, transaction or gap lasts, typically months rather than years.

Can an Interim CFO help us raise funding?

Yes. They prepare forecasts and lender presentations and manage the relationship with funders.

How is an Interim CFO different from a part-time CFO?

An Interim CFO joins temporarily, usually for more days, to cover a gap or lead a defined project. A part-time CFO provides ongoing support for a few days a month.

How quickly can an Interim CFO start?

At short notice. We can usually introduce an experienced advisor quickly, depending on the situation.

What does an Interim CFO cost?

Our Finance Director, CFO and Non-Executive Director support is charged at £1,200 a day plus VAT and expenses.

Not quite found the answer you need?    Contact our team – we’ll get back to you personally.

Interested in how senior support could help in other areas too? Learn more about our Non-Executive Directors and Outsourced Operations Directors.

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Secantor provides expert financial and management support to SME owners and directors. Our commercially experienced team covers the following roles.

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Non-Executive Director

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✓ Expert financial advice

✓ Interpret financial results a support decisions

✓ Develop & oversee your finance team

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✓ Prepare management accounts

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✓ Source appropriate funding

✓ Cashflow forecasting & management

✓ Prepare reports & commentaries for your bank

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