FREE FRACTIONAL CFO HIRING SCORECARD
Hire a better CFO. Ask better questions.
Plenty of people can talk confidently about forecasts, cash flow and commercial strategy. The harder part is working out whether the person sitting across from you can actually deliver.
This practical scorecard gives you the questions to ask, what a strong answer should include and the warning signs to listen for.
✓ Choose from 17 practical interview questions
✓ Compare candidates using the same 1-to-5 scoring system
✓ Recognise evidence and judgement, rather than presentation skills
You don’t need to use every question. Choose the ones that matter most to your organisation, then ask each candidate the same questions and score the answers consistently.
If the scorecard raises questions about the role, or what your new Fractional CFO should own, you are welcome to book an introductory financial clarity call.
Regards,
Eve Diamond
Three things you need to know BEFORE
appointing a CFO
This scorecard organises the interview around three questions that matter more than titles, terminology or a polished presentation.
How will we work together?
Find out what the CFO will own, how they will work with you and your team, and what happens when priorities change or you disagree.
Can they see what is coming?
Test whether they can turn incomplete information into an early warning, a sensible forecast and a practical choice.
Will they make the business stronger?
Look beyond immediate reporting. A good Fractional CFO should improve capability, clarity and financial discipline without creating permanent dependency.
What makes this different?
You’re not expected to know all the answers
A prospective CFO may know more financial terminology and interview language than you do. That doesn’t mean they understand what your business needs, or have the judgement to deliver high-level CFO work.
The scorecard helps level the conversation. For every question, it shows you:
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what a strong answer should cover
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the warning signs to listen for
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how to score the answer from vague to specific, practical and evidenced
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You don’t need to ask all 17 questions.
Choose the ones that matter most to your organisation, then ask every candidate the same questions.
Make the decision with more than instinct
A Fractional CFO may become one of the people you rely on most. Take the time to test how they think, how they work and what they will actually improve.
Download the free scorecard before your next interview.
This is CFO Cheat-sheet, a practical two-page PDF - Free to download.
