What Does a Fractional CFO Cost in Oman? What Drives the Fee
There is no single price. A fractional CFO fee depends on scope: how many days each month, how complex the business is, how clean the books are and which deliverables you need. Fees are usually agreed as a monthly retainer or a fixed-fee project, in writing, before work starts. OmniScope360 sends a proposal after a free discovery call.
What drives the fee
- Days per month and the seniority needed
- Size and complexity: number of entities, currencies, revenue streams
- State of the books: clean records cost less to build on than records that need repair first
- Deliverables: cash forecast, monthly close, management pack, dashboard, budget, funding pack
- Urgency: a funding deadline or a restructuring needs more time up front
Common fee structures
- Monthly retainer for ongoing support, with a fixed scope and a notice period
- Fixed-fee project for a defined outcome, for example a financial model and lender pack
- Hourly or day-rate work for short, specific questions, usually at a higher rate than a retainer
What to ask any provider
- What is included each month and what costs extra?
- Who does the work and how often will I see them?
- What will I have after 90 days?
- How do I end the arrangement?
- Will you work with my accountant and software?
Compare against the alternative
Compare the fee with the cost of a full-time CFO (salary, benefits, recruitment and time to hire) and with the cost of the decisions being made without good numbers, such as a cash shortfall or a funding round that stalls.
Get a proposal
Book a free discovery call. We review your numbers and send a written scope and fee, in OMR for Oman clients or AUD for Sydney clients.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on scope, complexity and the state of your books. OmniScope360 agrees a retainer or fixed fee in writing after a free discovery call.
Is a fractional CFO cheaper than a full-time CFO?Usually the total cost is lower because you pay for the days you need, with no recruitment, benefits or full-time salary. The right comparison is cost against the decisions the CFO supports.
Can I pay per project?Yes. A fixed-fee project, such as a financial model and lender pack, is available alongside monthly retainers.
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Written by Akram El-Karrar, CPA, from the work we do for startups every week.