Liz Bell Consulting connects both sides of UK finance leadership. If your company needs a CFO, we match you with a vetted fractional or portfolio CFO from our community of 130+ finance leaders. And if you are a finance professional, you can apply to join. Choose your path below.
Need a CFO?
For companies & founders
Preparing for an exit, raising investment, or need strategic financial leadership on a flexible basis? We hand-pick a fractional or portfolio CFO matched to your industry, stage and goals — without the cost of a full-time hire.
- Vetted CFOs matched to your business
- Exit-focused, investor-ready expertise
- Fractional, part-time or project-based
Are You a CFO?
For finance professionals
An experienced finance leader who enjoys strategic, hands-on work with ambitious founders? Join the UK’s leading CFO community. We are always looking for talented Fractional and Portfolio CFOs across the UK.
- Work with founder-led UK businesses
- Fractional & portfolio roles, remote or hybrid
- Join a network of 130+ finance leaders
Why Our CFO Recruitment Is Different
We are not a traditional recruitment agency charging expensive fees for second-tier options. Liz Bell Consulting is a collaborative community of experienced Chief Financial Officers. Every CFO is personally reviewed and approved by Liz Bell and co-team partner Paul Howarth, so companies get a genuinely vetted match — and finance leaders join a network that values judgement, integrity and real commercial impact. Our focus is exit readiness: clean, credible numbers, robust valuations and direct routes to top-tier strategic buyers and UK private equity.
Meet the People Behind the Community
Liz Bell — Founder
Liz leads our community of UK finance leaders and personally oversees every founder match. With deep experience guiding businesses through growth, fundraising and exit, she makes sure you are paired with a CFO who genuinely fits your goals — not just the first name on a list.
Paul Howarth — Co-Team Partner
Paul is an experienced CFO whose expertise spans exits, valuations, procurement and fractional finance leadership. Alongside Liz, he reviews and approves every CFO who joins the community — so the finance leader you are matched with is properly vetted and ready to add value from day one.
Waqas Jawed — Managing Partner | CFO & Growth
Waqas is hearing impaired, and he considers it one of the reasons he works the way he does — listening closely, communicating with clarity and staying locked on what matters. As part of Liz Bell’s team, he helps businesses build strong pipelines, reach decision-makers and close high-value deals as their Managing Partner for CFO & Growth. Connect with Waqas on LinkedIn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you recruit a CFO?
Tell us about your business, stage and goals using our short form. We then match you with a CFO from our community whose experience fits your industry and objectives, and introduce you directly — no lengthy agency process.
How long does it take to recruit a CFO?
Because we work from an established community of 130+ vetted CFOs, we can usually introduce a suitable match within days rather than the weeks or months a traditional executive search can take.
What is the difference between a fractional and a portfolio CFO?
A fractional CFO works with your business on a part-time basis for the days you need them. A portfolio CFO supports several businesses at once. Both give you board-level financial leadership at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
Is it free for finance professionals to join?
Yes. Membership of the community is 100% free. You share in the deal revenue you help create — or donate your share to a charity of your choice.