Turnaround & Transformation
Crisis stabilisation, strategic repositioning, management team restructuring, and stakeholder communication.
Key outcomes: Stabilisation, EBITDA improvement, strategic clarity
Fractional Leadership
Executive expertise without the full-time commitment.
Fractional executives work part-time (1–3 days/week) on an ongoing basis with multiple clients. Unlike interim executives who work full-time for specific situations, or consultants who advise without operational accountability — our leaders become part of your team, deliver outcomes, and can unlock capital partnerships for qualifying engagements.
Our difference
We don't just find leaders — we are the leaders who deliver outcomes.
Executive Search
- Placement success accountability
- One-time fee (25–30% of salary)
- 2–4 month search timeline
- No implementation support
- Client bears performance risk
Burt Fractional Leadership
- Outcome delivery accountability
- Ongoing partnership with performance linkage
- Days to deployment for established relationships
- Integrated technical, AI, and capital capabilities
- Burt bears execution risk
Role
Fractional CEO
Investor Relations & Board
Capital markets credibility, board reporting, investor communication, and governance enhancement. Deep experience with PE boards, lender negotiations, and capital structure discussions.
Key outcomes: Confidence building, capital access, valuation support
Growth Strategy & Expansion
Market entry planning, M&A evaluation, partnership development, and scaling preparation.
Key outcomes: Revenue growth, market position, competitive advantage
Exit Preparation & M&A
Due diligence preparation, valuation optimisation, buyer identification, and transaction execution.
Key outcomes: Valuation maximisation, process efficiency, successful completion
Role
Fractional CTO
Technology Strategy & Architecture
Platform decisions, vendor selection, technical debt assessment, and innovation roadmap.
Key outcomes: Aligned technology and business, reduced risk
Engineering Team Scaling
Organisational design, hiring and development, agile transformation, and retention improvement.
Key outcomes: Delivery velocity, quality improvement, retention increase
Digital Transformation Leadership
Programme structure, vendor management, change management, and benefits realisation.
Key outcomes: On-time, on-budget delivery with business value
Technical Due Diligence
Technology assessment, team evaluation, risk identification, and integration planning.
Key outcomes: Risk identification, value confirmation, negotiation support
Role
Fractional CFO
Fundraising & Capital Structure
Debt and equity raising, term negotiation, stakeholder management, and capital allocation. With access to strategic investment partnerships, we can accelerate capital access for qualifying engagements.
Key outcomes: Successful raises, optimal terms, stakeholder alignment
Financial Restructuring & Turnaround
Cash flow management, cost reduction, working capital optimisation, and covenant compliance.
Key outcomes: Stabilisation, lender confidence, sustainable operations
Investor Reporting & FP&A
Board reporting, forecasting, KPI development, investor communication, and governance support.
Key outcomes: Transparency, confidence, decision support
Cash Flow Optimisation
Receivables management, payables strategy, inventory optimisation, and liquidity forecasting.
Key outcomes: Improved cash conversion, reduced financing needs
Role
Fractional COO
Operational Excellence
Process mapping and optimisation, Lean/Six Sigma, quality management, and continuous improvement.
Key outcomes: Cost reduction, speed improvement, quality enhancement
Supply Chain & Vendor Management
Supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, risk management, and performance monitoring.
Key outcomes: Cost reduction, resilience, strategic sourcing
Performance Management Systems
KPI framework, dashboard implementation, review processes, and accountability structures.
Key outcomes: Visibility, accountability, continuous improvement
Scaling Operations for Growth
Capacity planning, facility expansion, team scaling, systems implementation.
Key outcomes: Growth enablement, maintained quality, controlled costs
Engagement models
Flexible structures for different needs.
Selection guidance and indicative frameworks to help you choose the right engagement model.
Retainer
£8,000–£25,000/month
Ongoing strategic partnership, 1–3 days/week, 6+ month commitment
Sustained transformation need with continuous improvement and strategic partnership.
Project
£50,000–£250,000
Defined transformation programme with specific deliverables and clear timeline
Well-defined problem with clear success criteria and limited ongoing need.
Interim
£1,200–£1,800/day
Full-time leadership, 3–12 months typical, with explicit succession planning
Crisis or gap situation requiring immediate full-time presence and transition management.
Next step
Need executive leadership that delivers?
Schedule a discovery call to discuss your leadership requirements, explore engagement models, and understand how fractional leadership integrates with AI, infrastructure, and capital capability.