Do you really need a CFO now?
We built this tool because so many founders are told they ‘need a CFO’—usually during a fundraise or as a condition of investment—without anyone actually explaining what that means or whether it’s truly necessary right now.
Investors often assume every growing company needs senior finance leadership in place, but the truth is more nuanced. Some businesses are perfectly fine with the structure they already have. Others really do need to upgrade.
This assessment helps you cut through the noise, check whether you have enough financial leadership for your current stage, and understand if bringing in a CFO or FD would actually move the needle for you
This assessment takes around three minutes to complete. Based on your answers, it will tell you whether your current finance structure is sufficient, whether a CFO or Finance Director would add meaningful value right now, and what level of seniority makes sense for your stage of growth.
It's completely free, there's no obligation, and you won't be asked for your contact details to see the result.
Used by founders, CEOs and investors across the UK to cut through the noise and make a clearer decision.
Not sure what the difference is between a CFO and a Finance Director? Read our guide on when to hire an interim finance executive → or explore the pricing options → for different levels of search support.