Compare The CFO Centre and Fractionus for hiring fractional executives. CFO-only global firm vs full C-suite marketplace, 18 countries vs three.

Fractionus is a vetted marketplace covering the full fractional C-suite, not a CFO-only firm. Every executive is screened before being listed, and our team takes a brief and returns a ranked shortlist of pre-vetted operators (typically within 24 hours) based on functional fit, industry experience, seniority, and the market you're hiring into. The platform covers CMO, CFO, COO, CPO, CHRO, CTO, CRO, and other senior executive roles in a single marketplace, rather than a single function delivered through a firm with shared methodology. Engagements are retainer-based and tailored to your business context, not delivered through a firm-wide playbook or peer review process.

Why hire through Fractionus
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• Full C-suite coverage in a single platform: CMO, CFO, COO, CPO, CHRO, CTO, CRO, CSO, CCO
• Marketplace model with direct relationships between you and the executive, not a firm-led commercial relationship
• Native coverage across Australia, the US, and the UK
• Vetted independent operators tailoring approach to your business, not applying a firm-wide methodology
• Curated shortlists typically delivered within 24 hours
• Transparent retainer pricing without firm overhead layered on the executive's underlying rate

Who Fractionus is for
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Founders, CEOs, and boards hiring across the full C-suite, particularly those who want a direct working relationship with a vetted fractional executive across any senior function. Particularly strong fit for Series A–C startups, PE-backed portfolio companies, and scale-ups operating across multiple English-speaking markets where the role is fractional and the relationship is direct rather than firm-mediated.

Who Fractionus is not for
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Companies hiring exclusively for a fractional CFO role who want the structure of an established firm with shared methodology, peer support, and 25 years of CFO-specific track record, where The CFO Centre's firm-based model is purpose-built for that use case. Also not the right fit for short-term gigs, junior freelancers, or roles below Head of / VP level.

The CFO Centre is the world's largest fractional CFO provider, founded in 2001 by Colin Mills and headquartered in the United Kingdom with active operations across 18 countries including Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, Ireland, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, South Africa, the UAE, and others. The firm has 750+ fractional CFOs globally, 1,320 active clients worldwide, and a stated acceptance rate of approximately 1% of CFO applicants. Their commercial model is firm-based, with each engagement supported by a global community of CFOs sharing sector expertise, methodology, and peer review.

Why hire through The CFO Centre
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• The world's number one fractional CFO provider with 25 years of operating history specifically in fractional CFO placement
• 750+ vetted CFOs globally, with a stated 1% acceptance rate among CFO applicants
• Native presence across 18 countries with strong local presence in Australia, the UK, the US, and other major English-speaking markets
• Firm-level structure with peer review, shared methodology, and a global community supporting each engagement
• Stated track record of 1,320 active client engagements globally, with case studies across exit planning, profit improvement, cash flow, scaling up, and CFO support
• Strong fit for businesses that value the structure and accountability of an established firm over a marketplace model

Why you might not hire through The CFO Centre
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• CFO-only platform; doesn't cover fractional CMO, COO, CPO, CHRO, CTO, CRO, or other non-finance C-suite functions
• Firm-based commercial model where pricing is not publicly disclosed and includes firm overhead above the CFO's underlying rate
• Methodology-driven approach with shared frameworks across engagements, which may or may not fit a specific business context
• Primary commercial relationship is with the firm rather than directly with the CFO, which can mean less flexibility around engagement scope or executive replacement
• Less suited to companies hiring across multiple C-suite functions on a single platform

Who The CFO Centre is for
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Companies hiring exclusively for a fractional CFO who want the structure, methodology, and global firm backing of the largest fractional CFO provider in the world. Particularly strong fit for established SMEs, mid-market businesses, and scaling companies who value firm-level accountability and a 25-year track record specifically in fractional CFO delivery.

If you're hiring across multiple C-suite functions or non-finance executive roles, Fractionus is the stronger choice. Our platform covers fractional CMOs, COOs, CPOs, CHROs, CTOs, CROs, and other senior operators alongside CFOs in a single marketplace. The CFO Centre is specialised in CFO-only and doesn't cover marketing, operations, technology, people, or other executive functions, so a separate platform would be needed for those roles.

If you're hiring exclusively for a fractional CFO, The CFO Centre has a clear structural advantage. Their 25-year operating history, 750+ CFO bench, top 1% applicant acceptance, and firm-based methodology with peer support are all genuinely useful when the buyer values the depth, structure, and accountability of the world's largest fractional CFO provider. The Australian, UK, and US presences are mature and well-established locally.

If you want a direct, marketplace-based relationship with the executive, Fractionus is built for that. Engagements are between you and the operator, with retainer pricing that doesn't carry firm overhead above the CFO's underlying rate. The CFO Centre is structured as a firm with the primary commercial relationship at the firm level rather than directly with the assigned CFO.