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Fractional CFO · Embedded. Not Consulting.

CFO-level leadership.
Without the full-time hire. Fractional CFO Services for UK Growth Businesses

Spurwing works with UK founders, CEOs, and investors who are making CFO-level decisions before it makes sense to appoint a full-time CFO. Unlike a consultant who advises and leaves, Spurwing is embedded in your business — attending board meetings, owning the numbers, and accountable for outcomes, not just recommendations.

£5m+
Typical client turnover
8
Integrated capabilities
UK
Primary market

A different kind of finance partner.

Spurwing is CFO-led by design. Not a bookkeeping firm. Not compliance-only. Not a generalist.

Bold finance for brave entrepreneurs.

Why Spurwing exists.

Founders are required to make CFO-level decisions — around cash, risk, investment, pricing, and growth — before they have the infrastructure or senior judgement to support those decisions properly. Financial complexity increases faster than internal finance capability. That gap is where businesses get into difficulty.

Spurwing was built to close that gap. Not as an evolution of an accounting firm, but as a CFO-first operating partner. The growth journey of a company should not be hindered by operational friction. Spurwing offers a simpler path to clarity and control: one platform, one expert team, one clear set of answers.

How we engage.

Clients engage Spurwing as a senior finance partner on a monthly retainer. The retainer reflects the level of CFO involvement required, the complexity of the business, and the reporting and governance expectations in place.

Execution services — finance operations, reporting, payroll, IT, and ESG — are built around the CFO mandate. Pricing is discussed only after understanding your specific context. There are no rate cards, packages, or hourly rates.

What we are. What we are not.
What we are
  • Embedded — in your board, in your numbers, in your business
  • CFO-led, with senior accountability from day one
  • Outcomes-focused and retainer-based, not hourly
  • Multi-jurisdiction capable
  • Willing to challenge assumptions, not just validate them
What we are not
  • A consultant — we don't advise and leave
  • A bookkeeping or compliance firm
  • A traditional accounting practice
  • Hourly billing, ad hoc support, or reactive firefighting
  • The right fit for every business — nor do we try to be
Geographic reach.

Spurwing's primary commercial focus is the United Kingdom, reflecting the maturity of the fractional CFO market and strong alignment with our operating model. Services are delivered internationally, with experience across multiple jurisdictions including the Middle East.

Senior-led. Always.

Werner Britz
Werner Britz
Founder | Spurwing CFO

A CFO-level operator with extensive experience building and scaling finance functions in growth-stage businesses across multiple jurisdictions. CA-qualified, with a track record spanning investment-backed companies, complex group structures, and businesses navigating significant financial complexity. Founder of Spurwing CFO and the broader Spurwing group of aligned capabilities.

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Spurwing operates with a lean, senior-led team. Every engagement is overseen by a qualified CFO, not delegated to junior staff. This is how we maintain the quality and accountability that our clients depend on.

Let's start a conversation.

If you are a founder, CEO, or board member navigating financial complexity, we would be happy to have an exploratory conversation. There is no pressure, no pitch, and no obligation. We are genuinely selective about the engagements we take on — and that conversation is how we determine whether there is a fit on both sides.

  • UK-based and UK-facing businesses with £5m to £50m in annual turnover
  • Investment-backed, PE-backed, and owner-managed businesses
  • Groups operating across multiple jurisdictions or with complex reporting requirements

We review every message and respond within two working days where we think there is a potential fit.