Fractional COO and finance director for UK construction companies
Senior operations and finance leadership for a few days a month: systems, numbers, cash flow and a team that runs without you — the way we built it at Craftex.
For owners who are the bottleneck in their own company
Owner-led contractors
- Turnover of roughly £1M to £10M a year
- The owner still runs operations, money and sales personally
- You do not know your real margin until the year end
- Growth has stalled because everything goes through you
Not for you yet if
- You are under £500K and still on the tools
- You want an accountant for tax returns
- You are not ready to change how the business runs
Why growing contractors hit a ceiling
Senior leadership, part-time
We take the operations and finance seat for a set number of days a month.
Operating system
Roles, responsibilities, processes and meetings that keep projects running without the owner.
Weekly numbers
A simple scorecard: pipeline, sales, project margin, cash and overheads, every week.
Cash flow forecasting
A rolling forecast so you see pressure months ahead and plan payments, hires and growth.
Project controls
Programme, cost and variation control across every live project.
Hiring & structure
We help you hire and set up project managers, estimators and site leads.
Board-level reporting
A monthly review of the business with clear decisions and owners.
The operating system Craftex runs on
Craftex, our London design and build company, grew because we built systems, numbers and a team that runs the work. That is the structure we put into your company, with the same people who run it for us.
Not a consultant’s slide deck. The way our own construction company is run.
- Weekly numbers routine used at Craftex
- Project controls tested on live projects
- A structure that lets the owner step back
- Hands-on implementation, not just advice
From chaos to control
Fixed monthly fee
Fees are agreed in writing after the first call, based on the days per month and scope you need.
Fractional COO
Operations, systems, project controls and team structure.
COO + finance lead
Operations plus weekly numbers and cash flow.
Finance lead only
Numbers, cash flow and reporting.
Owners who stepped back and grew
Individual results, not typical or guaranteed.
Is everything still running through you?
Tell us about your business and where it is stuck. We will tell you what we would change first.
- A clear view of the biggest bottleneck
- A fixed monthly proposal
- No obligation
Request a proposal
Tell us about your business and what you need. We reply within one working day.
Everything a growing contractor needs, from one team
Questions contractors ask
What is a fractional COO?
A senior operations leader who works in your business for a set number of days a month, building systems, structure and controls without the cost of a full-time director.
Is a fractional FD the same as an accountant?
No. Your accountant handles tax and year-end accounts. A fractional finance lead runs weekly numbers, cash flow forecasting and financial decisions with you, and works alongside your accountant.
How many days a month do you work?
It depends on your size and needs. We agree days and scope in writing after the first call.
Do you work on site or remotely?
Both. Most work is remote with regular on-site or in-person sessions when needed.
How long does an engagement last?
Most owners start with a 90-day plan and continue month to month once the system is running.
What results can we expect?
Clearer numbers, better cash flow and an owner who is no longer the bottleneck. We do not promise specific turnover or profit figures.
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Ready to run a company, not just jobs?
Tell us about your business. You get a clear plan and a fixed monthly proposal.
BizMentor Ltd provides business services, education and mentoring for construction and trade business owners. Client results shown on this website are individual and not typical. We do not promise or guarantee any specific income, profit, turnover, tender outcome or project size. Nothing here is financial, legal or tax advice.