Fractional
CFO Consulting
At Vantage, we believe that every growing business deserves access to high-calibre financial leadership – even if they’re not ready for a full-time CFO.
Founded in Scotland, we specialise in Fractional FD and CFO services, working alongside business owners, Boards, and Leadership teams to deliver strategic insight, robust financial control, and the confidence to make bold decisions.
Paula Lister
CGMA
Financial Leader
Meet
Our Founder
As the Founder of Vantage, I feel passionately about companies having access to the insight and support to help grow their business. With over 20 years experience – across different industries and sectors – I bring a wealth of financial expertise to your company.
As a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) I have a core finance background with experience in building, and leading, strong finance teams. I bring strong start-up experience around cash burn and runway management, scenario planning and fundraising. I thrive on working under pressure and being part of a high performing, motivated team. Above all, I believe in providing a trusted and credible sounding board for any CEO or Founder. To make sense of financial targets and results, and convert to actionable plans in the business. To take some of the guesswork out of the financials.
Whether it is clarity around your current financials, help understanding the metrics that will drive further business growth, or a specific event that you are planning – such as a fundraise, M&A activity or founder exit – I can provide expert support.
Why Work
With Us
At Vantage we understand the pressures that you face. Running a small or growing business can feel like walking a financial tightrope — every decision carries weight, and the pressure to make the right call with limited time, money, and support
is relentless.
As a Fractional CFO, we are your strategic financial partner, bringing the experience and insight you need to grow with confidence, without the full-time cost.
Our approach is rooted in five core values:
About Us
Empowering
Businesses Through
Strategic Financial
Leadership
With a hands-on, practical approach, we work closely with founders and leadership teams to provide clarity, confidence, and control over your finances — from cash flow to fundraising, forecasting to decision-making. We don’t just deliver numbers — we help you understand what they mean and how to act on them. You get high-impact financial support tailored to your goals, without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Whether it’s preparing for investment, increased focus on cashflow, or creating robust forecasts, we bring the expertise – you stay in control.
Our Services
Strategic Financial Leadership for Growing Businesses
No one knows your business better than you. But that can sometimes feel like a huge weight – making every decision, managing every new client onboarding, contemplating every new hire.
From a Finance perspective, we can’t take all of that away from you. But we can remove some of the financial guesswork. That allows you to get on with running your business with confidence in your decision making.
All services are delivered on a flexible, part-time basis – tailored to your business needs, stage and budget.
Not sure the questions to ask? Get in touch to talk through your requirements.
Our Method
How
We Work
With a Fractional CFO, you get the strategic financial partner – bringing the experience and insight you need to grow with confidence – without the full-time cost. Whether you’re fundraising, scaling, or just trying to gain clarity on your financials, you don’t have to do it alone.
Contact Us
Let’s unlock your
financial potential…
Whether you’re ready to engage a Fractional CFO, or just exploring your options, we’d love to hear from you.
Office
Vantage CFO Ltd, Simpson Avenue, Dunbar, EH42 1XX