Financial
Leadership,
Redefined.
Partner with seasoned fractional CFOs and Financial Controllers who deliver robust financial guidance, tailored to support your growth journey - every step of the way.
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Battle sword; Bold defender
Rooted in the German terms hild, meaning “battle,” and brand “sword,” the name Hildebrand literally translates to “battle sword” and can also mean “bold defender.”
What is a Fractional CFO?
A Fractional CFO offers all the proficiency of a full-time CFO on a part-time, flexible basis, making high-level financial strategy accessible without the cost of a permanent role. At Hildebrand, our fractional CFOs bring decades of practical industry experience across a range of sectors. Acting as a dedicated financial partner, we ensure each business receives clear, strategic guidance to drive growth, manage cash flow, and enhance profitability. Whether preparing for an investment round, planning an exit strategy, or optimising operational efficiency, Hildebrand’s fractional CFOs become an extension of your team. We not only manage high-level financial operations, forecasting and strategic planning but also mentor in-house finance teams, helping build resilience, business intelligence and insight within the organisation. By working with Hildebrand, clients access a wealth of knowledge, flexibility, business partnering and support tailored to match their unique path.
Fractional CFOs Make Top-Tier Financial Advice Accessible
Meet the Team
Gain a Trusted Team, Dedicated to Supporting Your Business.
Hildebrand is made up of experienced fractional CFOs who’ve walked in your shoes. We’ve spent years navigating the complexities of industries such as manufacturing, technology, logistics, and omni channel retail.
We don’t just offer advice - we partner with you to guide your business through every phase of growth, from pre-revenue to scale-ups and beyond. Our approach is practical, tailored, and deeply rooted in real-world experience.
Welcome to your financial safe house.
Expert Financial Leadership for Every Stage of Your Journey.
Hildebrand brings you accomplished CFOs and Financial Controllers with deep industry experience in manufacturing, technology, AI, logistics, and omni-channel retail. From early-stage ventures to scaling companies and established SMEs, we provide the expertise and resilience needed to support growth, secure investments, and navigate critical financial milestones. We’re your partner in improving efficiencies, raising capital, enhancing profitability, maximising cash, executing MBOs, and guiding you through mergers, acquisitions, and turnarounds.
Join Our Network of CFOs.
Are you a fractional CFO looking to expand your opportunities? At Hildebrand, we’re building a consortium of talented CFOs to collaborate with and share work. Whether you’re seeking to partner on exciting projects or join a trusted network of experienced professionals, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch today, and let’s see how we can work together to support businesses and drive growth.
Get in touch today!
Connect with us to explore how our fractional CFO partnering can underpin your business transformation and strategic goals. We’re here to help your company thrive.
Whether you’re considering a sale or transition, we help you prepare and strategise for a successful exit.
Financial Forecasting & Modelling
Our team ensures optimal cash flow to maintain liquidity and support growth, allowing you to focus on what you do best.
Cash Flow Management
We deliver timely and insightful reports that provide clarity on your financial position, enabling informed business decisions.
Financial Reporting
We assess your business’s profitability and identify areas for enhancement to boost your bottom line.
Profitability Analysis
Whether you’re considering a sale or transition, we help you prepare and strategise for a successful exit.
Exit Strategy Planning
We analyse your processes to identify inefficiencies and implement strategies that enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Operational Efficiency
Tailored Financial Expertise for Every Stage
Comprehensive CFO Services to Drive Growth
Hildebrand offers a suite of essential financial services, each designed to meet the unique needs of your business. From robust financial forecasting and cash flow optimisation to profitability enhancement and strategic growth planning, we provide the expertise you need to stay competitive. Whether you’re preparing for an investment round, managing cash flow, or aiming for an exit, our team will partner with you to deliver tailored, impactful solutions every step of the way.
Director & Co-Founder
Nicola
Sharp
Nicola is a CIMA qualified accountant, with over 15+ years of experience in technology businesses. She has a demonstrable history of driving growth, managing financial operations and ensuring discipline across all levels of an organisation. With a strong background in strategic financial planning, debt/equity fundraising and M&A, Nicola is a hands-on CFO with a proven track record of guiding SME’s during rapid scale up. Ensuring robust forecasting, cash flow management together with month end reporting whilst aligning the financial strategy with the broader long term business goals, she plays a pivotal role with all her clients.
Director & Co-Founder
Stuart
Sharp
Stuart is an entrepreneurial and commercial CFO with over 15 years experience in leading financial strategy across a diverse range of industries, from manufacturing and logistics to technology and retail. With a pragmatic and hands-on approach, Stuart has a proven track record of steering SMEs and high-growth companies through complex financial landscapes, including investment rounds, M&As, and turnarounds. His expertise spans strategic planning, cash flow optimisation, and performance-driven profitability improvements, making him an invaluable asset for companies looking to unlock sustainable growth. A CIMA-qualified accountant, Stuart brings a deep understanding of finance’s role in business success and is dedicated to fostering resilience, structure, and insight for his clients.
Trusted Insights from our Clients
Hear directly from those we’ve partnered with about the impact of Hildebrand’s expertise. Our clients’ journeys reflect our commitment to providing strategic, personalised financial guidance that drives growth and stability.
Claire Daniels
CEO, Trio Media
Thanks to Stuart for really helping me to understand my business finances and helping us to navigate a difficult situation. When I first started working with Stu, I didn't really have a grip of what was going on in the business, and I wasn't using data to look ahead. Working with Stu helped me to make some big business decisions that helped to get us back on track profitability wise. Since then, he's supported us with having a much better reporting function in place and we're now looking ahead to what other improvements can be made. Stu's support has been really transformational for me personally, as well as from a business perspective.
David Cole
CCO, SolutionPath and Kortex
I worked with Nicola from 2020 to 2022, during that time we decoupled from our parent company (financially and operationally) had a seven-figure debt raise and ultimate trade sale in 2022. Nicolas’s expertise, coaching and good standing with all the relevant funders and partners we worked with ensured that we were able to transition through the various stages with minimal risk and optimum return. I would highly recommend Nicola and look forward to working with her again in the future.
Pete Mills
Executive Director, Crysp
As an early stage business three years ago we would have never been able to bring in someone of Nic’s expertise and calibre. However, being able to access her services through a portfolio meant we could tap into that experience and it served us well, putting the right foundations in place as we have grown as a business. I feel like we have a heavyweight CFO in our corner which is invaluable. Thanks Nic, we are lucky to have you.
Joe Norburn
CEO, TCC Group
I've worked with Stuart for the last three years since he joined to become our Group Finance Director. He has led and driven a transformation of that function that has seen a significant digitisation of activities, major productivity improvements, embedding of robust FinOps practices and a step-change in our MI, insights, analysis and ability to make good and robust decisions. He has helped to create a high performing Finance function. Stuart brings experience, challenge and strong collaboration to our executive team and is a highly respected member of our organisation.
Strategic Partnerships
Financial Forecasting & Modelling
At Hildebrand, we extend our expertise through trusted partnerships with top-tier professionals in finance, law, and investment. These strategic alliances allow us to offer a full suite of services and insights, ensuring your business has the support and resources to thrive at every stage.
Flourish
Bookkeeping
Year End Accounts
Company Setup
Since 2020, Flourish Accounting has been providing trusted certified accounting services that meet a wide range of corporate and personal needs to our clients in the Skelmanthorpe area. We are here to handle all of your financial management demands so you can focus on your core priorities — in business and life.
Hawgrove
Portfolio Finance
Systems
Financial Planning
Hawgrove removes the uncertainty of managing your business by providing big-corporation financial and technological expertise—without the hefty price tag. With the right systems, tools, and strategies, Hawgrove lets you focus on growing your business.
Touchstone
Business Strategy
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As transformation specialists, we help investors, stakeholders, and leaders unlock value creation. Whether navigating a turnaround, refining vision, or reviewing strategy, Touchstone empowers you with our “Six Steps of Leadership” methodology.
Novus Capital
R&D Tax
Grants
Equity Fundraising
Take the hassle out of funding and get rewarded for your innovative projects. Novus Capital dive deep into your business to find the right funding opportunities. At Novus, their approach to funding is full-service, whether it’s R&D tax relief, grants or equity fundraising. They're there to fuel your growth at every stage.
Michael Marks
Fractional COO
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Michael is an experienced executive with over 20 years in CEO and COO roles, driving growth, efficiency, and innovation. Skilled in strategy, client relationships, and team leadership, he focuses on delivering results and sustainable growth in portfolio or project-based roles.
Sphera Consulting
Consultancy
Programme Delivery
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Sphera Consulting Ltd works with CEO’s, Entrepreneurs, Boards and Business Owners to Build, Grow, Scale and Exit their businesses. Established in 2009, the firm works with high-growth companies around the UK and Europe, ranging from early-stage businesses to internationally-trading PLC’s with revenues of £30m+.