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Infographic: Traditional vs Fractional CFOs

Analysis  |  By Marie DeFreitas  
   May 06, 2025

How do the two models compare?

 

CFO turnover has reached a three-year high of 22% as more CFOs retire, leave their positions, or even leave the industry entirely. To address the turnover problem, some organizations are turning to fractional CFOs.

When deciding whether to use a fractional vs. traditional CFO, there are a few key considerations health systems should examine.

Check out this infographic for a quick breakdown, or the accompanying article for a deep dive and see how one finance firm is implementing a different type of CFO model thatโ€™s working.

 

Marie DeFreitas is the CFO editor for HealthLeaders.


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