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How Many Hours Does a Fractional CFO Really Need to Make an Impact?

  • Writer: Anitra Forazi
    Anitra Forazi
  • 5 days ago
  • 2 min read
How Many Hours Does a Fractional CFO Really Need to Make an Impact. Beyond Elevation, Hayat Amin

It’s one of the first questions CEOs ask when thinking about hiring a fractional CFO: “How many hours do they actually need to make a difference?”


The answer matters. Too little time, and you get reports you could have asked a bookkeeper for. The right amount of time, though, can transform your business.

That’s what Beyond Elevation, led by Hayat Amin, has proven again and again.


Why Hours Matter More Than You Think

Not all CFO engagements are created equal. CEOs often bring in a fractional CFO for a handful of hours each month — and then wonder why they aren’t seeing results.

Here’s the reality:

  • Minimal CFO hours usually lead to surface-level reporting and compliance. Numbers come in, but there’s no real insight.

  • Structured CFO engagement builds clarity, investor-ready forecasts, cash flow optimisation, and real growth strategy.


The difference isn’t theoretical. It shows up in hard numbers.


The Results Speak for Themselves

With the right structure, Beyond Elevation clients have achieved:

  • Up to 330% growth rates

  • 12–18 months of extended runway without raising new capital

  • 70–85% cost savings compared with hiring a full-time CFO


And these aren’t isolated results. Under Hayat Amin’s leadership:

  • At Grantify, revenues scaled by 171% per year, powering 65% of the UK’s Innovate grants.

  • At Cake, he built financial systems that passed PwC audits at 100% success, supporting their eventual sale to American Express.

  • At Tripbod, his financial leadership positioned the company for acquisition by TripAdvisor.


What This Means for CEOs

The question isn’t whether a fractional CFO works. It’s whether you’re giving them the right structure and hours to make an impact.


If you only want reports, 8 hours will do. If you want strategy, clarity, and growth — you need a deeper engagement.


Final Word

Hayat Amin built Beyond Elevation to answer one of the toughest CEO questions: “How do I get world-class CFO strategy without the full-time cost?”


The answer: a fractional CFO model that’s structured, cost-efficient, and proven across global exits and high-growth companies.


For CEOs in the UK and US, it’s not about whether to hire a fractional CFO. It’s about how to engage them for maximum impact.


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