Reduce Cost, Increase Capability
▶ Don’t get distracted by one-day discounts or short-term deals.
▶ Focus on decisions that deliver value all year round.
Real savings come from redesigning your back office, not discounts. Fractional and outsourced support reduces overhead by 50–70% while increasing capability and resilience.
Reduce Cost, Increase Capability
Benefits of Fractional & Outsourcing
Fractional and outsourced support gives you immediate access to senior capability at a fraction of the cost of permanent hires. Instead of carrying high fixed overhead, you get the expertise you need, exactly when you need it. Scale up and down at a moment’s notice.
If you want lasting savings that improve margins, strengthen resilience, and accelerate your 2026 plans, Briars can help you build a smarter, more efficient operating model.
Reduce Cost, Increase Capability
What These Savings Look Like
These are the real cost reductions organisations achieve when they shift from traditional back-office models to fractional and outsourced support, savings that cut overhead while increasing capability.
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HR + Payroll
In-house team: £90k
Outsourced Briars bundle: £45k
→ 50% lower cost with deeper expertise.*
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Compliance Exposure
Typical cost of preventable errors: £15k–£25k/year
Briars clients: Zero incidents
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Hiring Delays
8–16 week recruitment cycles vs. immediate deployment
→ Faster decisions, fewer bottlenecks, quicker momentum.*
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Finance Leadership
Permanent FD: £150k+ total cost
Fractional CFO: £40k
→ Up to 70% lower cost with senior capability on day one.*
Reduce Cost, Increase Capability
Why It Matters to Your Bottom Line
A lower-cost back office is only part of the benefit. The real impact comes from what a more efficient operating model does for your business. A smarter back office improves:
The Cost of Doing Nothing
Sticking with a traditional back office doesn’t just cost more, it slows the entire business down.
The old model increases overhead, creates delays, and introduces risk. Doing nothing is often the most expensive decision of all. You risk:
See Your Potential Savings
We’ll build a short, tailored model showing your true cost base, where the biggest structural savings sit, and the financial upside you could unlock by shifting to fractional or outsourced support in 2026.
Resources to Explore
Get deeper insight into the models, structures, and decisions that drive long-term efficiency. These guides show how organisations are reducing cost while increasing capability across HR, Finance, and compliance.
Guide: Outsourcing Vs In-house guide
As your business grows, locally or globally, you’ll face one critical question: do you build internal teams or outsource key functions like finance, HR, or compliance? This guide explores the strategic pros and cons of each model, cost comparisons, and hybrid approaches. Whether you’re a fast-moving start-up or a stable enterprise, find out which model will accelerate your next phase of growth.
Briars Global Fractional Services Overview
Find out about Briars fractional services in HR and finance, providing expert leadership and support when you need it most. From fractional HR directors and business partners to finance directors and managers, our on-the-ground professionals ensure compliance, efficiency, and seamless operations across international markets.
Briars Full Back Office Services Overview
Download our Full Back Office Support brochure to discover how Briars can streamline your business operations. Our services include comprehensive Human Resources Management and International Compliance, Finance and Credit Control Management, International Payroll and Payments, International Banking, General Accounting and Reporting, Timesheet Processing, and Database Administration. Let us handle the complexities so you can focus on scaling your business efficiently and compliantly.
*Savings examples are indicative based on ranges observed across Briars client engagements in 2024.
Actual savings may vary depending on scope, role complexity, and operating model.
