Operations. Execution. Scale.

Hire a Fractional COO. Full-Time Impact.

operational leadership without the full‑time overhead. Fractionus connects you with pre‑vetted fractional COOs who plug in fast, own execution, and drive operational excellence.

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Why finance leaders choose Fractionus

Vetted leaders only. We shortlist experienced COOs who've already scaled businesses like yours.

  1. Fast start. Typical kickoff in days, not months.

  2. Flexible engagement. 1–3 days/week, day rate or retainer.

  3. Clear outcomes. Operational strategy, process optimisation, team alignment, system buildout, and execution excellence.

What is a Fractional COO?

A fractional COO is a senior operations executive who works alongside your leadership team part‑time to drive execution excellence, optimise processes through your existing teams and partners, and deliver measurable operational results. They provide the strategic oversight and hands-on leadership you'd get from a full‑time COO—scaling systems, aligning departments, managing performance, ensuring accountability—with the flexibility to scale up/scale down based on your operational needs while bringing domain knowledge from similar scaling challenges.

What they focus on

  • Operations strategy & process optimisation

  • Cross-functional alignment & execution

  • Systems integration & workflow design

  • Performance management & KPI tracking

  • Team scaling, org design, and hiring your first key operations hires/partner mix

When to hire a fractional COO

Your team is growing, but execution is getting messy and you need real operational discipline.

  • You're scaling fast and need senior leadership to build systems that can handle growth without breaking your culture or quality.

  • You're post-product-market fit and need to transition from scrappy startup operations to repeatable, scalable processes and accountability.

Hire your Fractional COO today. No recruiters. No bloated agencies. Just vetted, top-tier talent.

What does engagement look like?

Most companies start 1–2 days per week for the first 90 days to build the plan, then adjust as the engine hums. Common formats: retained days, sprint blocks, or outcome‑based scopes.

90‑Day deliverables typically include

  • Operational diagnostic & process audit

  • Cross-departmental workflows & accountability frameworks

  • Performance dashboards & operational KPIs

  • Resource planning & capacity modelling

  • Operations team hiring roadmap and system recommendations

Why the fractional model is surging?

"Fractional" leadership has exploded as companies optimise for speed, flexibility, and capex - think test before you invest senior talent, with outcome focus and cross‑industry pattern recognition enabled by the multiple client model. Industry reporting and platform data show sharp growth in fractional executive roles since 2022.

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Sam / Project Manager

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Alex / Project Manager

Louis / Ecom Mamanger

Adam / UX Designer

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How Fractionus works

  • Brief us once. Your goals, stage, operational complexity, systems, and constraints.

  • Shortlist in days. Meet 2–3 vetted fractional COOs matched to your needs.

  • You choose. Interview, check fit, and select your leader.

  • We handle everything else. Paperwork, billing, and smooth scale‑up/scale‑down.

What you’ll get - and measure

  • A single accountable owner for operations/execution

  • A realistic plan and operating rhythm your team can execute

  • Faster delivery cycles and cleaner processes

  • Leading indicators (throughput, quality metrics, capacity) tied to growth targets

Don’t take our word for it

Stories are best told by the people who lived them.

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“From the big picture to day-to-day communication - we couldn’t be happier with the result. It will allow us to easily market and grow the business as we add additional brands.”

- Jess Baker, Creative Director

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Ned / Project Lead

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Jamal / Ops Lead

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Ben / Senior Developer

Benj / Digital Designer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about working with a COO through Fractionus

What's the difference between an interim COO and a fractional COO?

An interim COO fills a vacancy temporarily to maintain day-to-day operations. A fractional COO is purpose-built for part-time engagement — they're designing your operational backbone, establishing performance accountability, and creating sustainable growth systems without the commitment of a full-time executive.

How quickly can we start?

Most clients meet shortlists within a week and kick off within days after selection (scope dependent).

Will they manage our finance team and systems?

Absolutely, fractional COOs typically design the operational framework, lead cross-functional initiatives, guide key operations hires, and establish the rhythm that keeps departments working in sync.

What if we outgrow the model?

Perfect. Your fractional COO can recruit/onboard a permanent leader and hand over a well-oiled operational machine. Or if the partnership works well, they can step into the full-time role themselves.