Roles
Fractional roles we place
Every fractional and interim role Fractionus places, grouped by function. Open a role to see what it covers, when to hire, and what it costs.
What is a fractional executive?
A fractional executive is a senior leader who works part time, usually one to three days a week, and owns a function the way a full-time hire would. Companies bring one in when the job needs C-suite judgement but not a full-time salary.
The most common fractional C-suite roles are CFO, CMO, CTO, COO and CRO, followed by CHRO, CPO, CDO, CIO and Chief AI Officer. Below the C-suite, Fractionus places heads of function and specialists, plus interim executives who cover an empty seat full time.
Finance
All finance roles →-
Fractional CFOCash, forecasting, fundraising and board reporting
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Fractional Finance DirectorRuns the finance function and the monthly numbers
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Fractional Head of FP&ABudgets, forecasts and the operating model
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Fractional Head of FinanceHands-on lead for a small finance team
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Fractional VP of FinanceFinance team, controls and investor reporting
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Fractional Finance ManagerDay-to-day finance, payables and the close
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Fractional Financial ControllerMonth-end close, audit and accurate books
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Fractional Management AccountantManagement accounts and cost analysis
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Interim CFOFull-time cover for an empty CFO seat
Marketing & growth
All marketing roles →-
Fractional CGO (Chief Growth Officer)Growth strategy across marketing, sales and product
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Fractional CMOMarketing strategy, brand and pipeline
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Fractional Head of MarketingRuns the marketing team and the plan
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Fractional SEO and Content LeadOrganic search, content and AI visibility
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Fractional CRO SpecialistConversion rate testing on site and funnel
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Fractional Email and SMS SpecialistEmail and SMS flows that drive repeat sales
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Fractional Loyalty and Retention StrategistRetention, loyalty and repeat purchase
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Fractional Performance Marketing ManagerPaid media budgets and acquisition cost
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Interim CMOFull-time cover for an empty CMO seat
Sales & GTM
All sales roles →-
Fractional CRORevenue targets across sales, success and marketing
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Fractional Chief Sales OfficerSales strategy, team and quota
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Fractional Head of Customer SuccessRetention, renewals and expansion revenue
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Fractional Head of GTM StrategyGo-to-market plan for a launch or new market
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Fractional Lead Account ExecutiveCloses deals and sets the sales playbook
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Fractional VP of SalesSales managers, forecast and hiring
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Fractional Sales ManagerCoaches reps and runs the weekly pipeline
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Fractional Sales Operations LeaderCRM, reporting and sales process
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Interim CROFull-time cover for an empty CRO seat
Engineering & technology
All engineering roles →-
Fractional CTOTechnology strategy, architecture and the engineering team
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Fractional CIOInternal systems, IT and vendors
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Fractional CISOSecurity posture, compliance and risk
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Fractional Head of TechnologyRuns a small tech team and its roadmap
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Fractional Technical LeadHands-on lead for one product team
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Fractional Headless DeveloperHeadless commerce builds and integrations
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Fractional Backend EngineerAPIs, databases and server-side code
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Fractional Frontend EngineerInterfaces, performance and front-end code
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Fractional Full-Stack EngineerFront and back end on a defined build
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Fractional Integration EngineerConnects the systems and keeps data moving
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Fractional QA and Automation EngineerTest automation and release quality
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Fractional Shopify DeveloperShopify themes, apps and store builds
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Interim CTOFull-time cover for an empty CTO seat
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Interim CIOFull-time cover for an empty CIO seat
Operations
All operations roles →-
Fractional COOOperations, process and execution across the business
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Fractional Chief Strategy OfficerCompany strategy, planning and big decisions
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Fractional RevOps LeaderOne revenue engine across sales, marketing and success
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Fractional Operations ManagerDay-to-day operations and process fixes
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Fractional Project ManagerDelivers one important programme on time
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Fractional Supply Chain ManagerSuppliers, logistics and landed cost
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Fractional Inventory and Demand PlannerStock levels and demand forecasts
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Interim COOFull-time cover for an empty COO seat
Product
All product roles →-
Fractional CPO (Chief Product Officer)Product strategy, portfolio and roadmap
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Fractional VP of ProductSeveral product teams and the managers running them
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Fractional Head of ProductOne product line, discovery and prioritisation
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Interim CPO (Chief Product Officer)Full-time cover for an empty CPO seat
AI & automation
All AI roles →-
Fractional CAIO (Chief AI Officer)AI strategy, governance and where to invest
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Fractional Head of AI and AutomationRuns AI and automation work across teams
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Fractional AI Integration LeadPuts AI tools into existing systems
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Fractional AI StrategistFinds where AI pays back first
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Fractional AI Solutions ArchitectDesigns AI systems that hold up in production
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Fractional Automation Workflow ConsultantAutomates manual workflows end to end
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Fractional AI Content SpecialistAI-assisted content at volume, edited by a human
Data & analytics
All data roles →-
Fractional CDOData strategy, governance and the data team
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Fractional Head of AnalyticsAnalytics team, reporting and KPIs
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Fractional Analytics EngineerClean data models the business can trust
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Fractional BI AnalystDashboards and reporting
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Fractional Data AnalystAnswers business questions with data
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Fractional Data EngineerPipelines, warehouses and data infrastructure
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Fractional Data ScientistModels, forecasting and experiments
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Fractional Marketing Analytics ManagerAttribution and marketing measurement
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Fractional Product AnalystMeasures whether product changes worked
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Interim CDOFull-time cover for an empty CDO seat
People & HR
All people roles →-
Fractional CHROPeople strategy, culture and leadership
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Fractional CPO (Chief People Officer)People, culture and the employee experience
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Fractional VP of PeopleHR team, policies and people programmes
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Fractional Head of Talent AcquisitionHiring plan, recruiters and time to hire
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Fractional Compliance DirectorRegulatory and HR compliance
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Fractional Employee Experience LeadEngagement, onboarding and retention
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Fractional Compensation and Benefits ExpertPay bands, equity and benefits
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Fractional HR Operations ManagerHR systems, payroll and processes
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Fractional Learning and Development ManagerTraining and leadership development
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Interim CHROFull-time cover for an empty CHRO seat
Design
All design roles →-
Fractional Head of DesignDesign team, standards and product feel
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Fractional Creative DirectorBrand and campaign creative direction
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Fractional Art DirectorVisual direction for campaigns and content
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Fractional UI/UX DesignerInterface and user experience design
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Fractional Conversion DesignerLanding pages and design for conversion
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Fractional Graphic DesignerBrand assets, layouts and graphics
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Fractional Motion DesignerMotion graphics and video assets
Legal
All legal roles →-
Fractional General CounselLegal strategy, contracts and risk
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Fractional Corporate CounselCorporate governance and transactions
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Fractional Commercial Contracts LawyerDrafts and negotiates commercial contracts
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Fractional Employment LawyerEmployment contracts, disputes and policy
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Fractional IP and Trademark CounselTrademarks, patents and IP protection
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Fractional Privacy and Data Protection CounselPrivacy law and data protection compliance
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Fractional Startup LawyerFormation, fundraising and early contracts
Ecommerce
All ecommerce roles →-
Fractional Chief Ecommerce OfficerEcommerce strategy and online revenue
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Fractional Director of EcommerceRuns the online store and its P&L
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Fractional Head of EcommerceDay-to-day ecommerce trading and growth
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Fractional Ecommerce MarketerPaid, email and onsite marketing for stores
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Fractional Ecommerce PhotographerProduct photography for online stores
Questions about fractional roles
Which fractional role should I hire first?
Hire for the problem costing you the most right now. Before a raise that is usually a CFO. When growth has stalled it is a CMO or CRO. When the founder is the bottleneck on delivery it is a COO. If you are not sure, brief us and we will tell you which role fits.
What is the difference between fractional and interim?
A fractional executive works part time and stays for months or years. An interim executive works full time for a fixed period, usually to cover an empty seat while you hire permanently.
How many days a week does a fractional executive work?
Most start at one to two days a week and adjust after the first 90 days. Specialist roles are often scoped by project rather than by days.
How much does a fractional executive cost?
You pay a day rate or a monthly retainer, so cost follows seniority and days per week. Live day rates by role are in the Fractional Rate Index.
Can a fractional executive become full time?
Yes. Many engagements start fractional and move to contract-to-hire once both sides know the fit works.
Not sure which role you need?
Tell us the problem, not the title. We will tell you which role fits, how many days a week it needs, and who in the network has done it before.
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