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Interim CFO
Posted 1 week ago by Panoramic Associates
Interim CFOMulti-Academy TrustFully Remote3-5 days per week12-18 monthsDay RateWe are seeking an experienced interim Chi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
CFO Contract Rates in Cardiff: Day Rate Quartiles and Demand
Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.
Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory
Off-payroll determination outcomes for CFO assignments in Cardiff maintain clear operational transparency, giving independent practitioners confidence in their contracting arrangements. Compliance tracking across active local postings confirms that 56% of active roles are determined outside the scope of IR35. Supported by sound contractual governance, local rate intelligence confirms a median of £1,125/day, tracking -10.0% against prevailing national contracting benchmarks. Quartiles span £810/day to £1,440/day against a regional rate discount versus London. Figures summarise advertised pay on this hub to November 2026 and are market statistics, not a personal offer or guaranteed assignment rate.
Daily Rate Quartiles and Market Benchmarks
Values combine advertised day rates, stated IR35 outcomes, and sector labels from vacancies matching this hub. Quartiles use priced roles only.
| Metric | Value | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Median day rate | £1,125/day | Mid-market advertised pay for this hub |
| 25th percentile (P25) | £810/day | Lower-quartile priced vacancies |
| 75th percentile (P75) | £1,440/day | Upper-quartile priced vacancies |
| Outside IR35 share | 56% | Stated limited-company / outside SDS |
| Inside IR35 share | 0% | Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS |
| Undetermined IR35 | 44% | Adverts that omit a published status |
| Leading sector | Finance & Strategy (100%) | Largest hiring cluster in the sample |
| Priced sample | 1 roles | Vacancies used for the rate corridor |
| Regional rate band | a regional rate discount versus London | Location pricing context, not an SDS |
Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions
Cardiff does not create a special IR35 code for CFO work. The client SDS should name the Cardiff workplace and delivery model. An inside finding on a Cardiff CFO brief typically deducts tax at source, while outside IR35 CFO work in Cardiff is billed by a PSC. Local pay sits on a regional rate discount versus London, so a higher Cardiff headline rate can still be inside. Commuting into Cardiff does not, by itself, prove substitution or lack of control. Read the CFO Cardiff contract for workplace, hours, and equipment clauses.
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