Two-thirds of people set to start retirement this year do not expect to give up work completely, according to a report by investment and wealth management company abrdn.
This is par for the course as "flexi-retirement" emerges as a premier alternative to the traditional cliff-edge retirement. A quarter (24%) of retirees will transition to part-time roles, 15% will continue to lead their own businesses, and 12% plan to become entrepreneurs.
"The days when everyone had a set date or a set age from which they’ll never work again are long gone. The emerging trend for ‘flexi-retirement’ for financial reasons, or just to keep busy, is here to stay."
— Colin Dyer, Client Director at abrdn
Flexi-retirement is a rewarding option for professionals who are looking to reclaim balance and find greater meaning in the next stage of their career. At FocusCFO, we have structured our roles around these core values of autonomy and impact.
Finding the right fit for 'flexi-retirement'—or what many now call an encore career—can be difficult. That's where the fractional model has emerged as the ideal solution. It allows leaders to decouple their deep expertise from the traditional 60-hour corporate grind, moving away from a 'calendar dictated by others' toward a career where they control both their capacity and their impact.
At FocusCFO, our associates transition away from the traditional full-time grind by setting their own schedules and availability. They pursue more of the work they enjoy—high-level strategy—while leveraging their years of experience and knowledge to help small- and medium-sized businesses build sustainable, transferable value.
The Fractional CFO Role: CFOs partner directly with SMBs, delivering forward-looking financial guidance while enjoying autonomy in their work. You focus on client delivery and strategy, while Area Presidents manage market development. This is ideal for experienced finance professionals who want to focus on client work, not the admin of building a fractional practice of their own.
The Area President Role: Area Presidents act as strategic matchmakers. They educate the market and connect business owners with the right Fractional CFOs to help them gain clarity, control, and confidence. This role is ideal for experienced leaders and entrepreneurs looking for an entrepreneurial challenge within a proven framework.
"When I found FocusCFO, it was clear that the organization and their clients valued the 30+ years of experience and insights that I bring to the table."
Wondering if transitioning to a fractional role is the right "flexi-retirement" move for you? Discover Fractional CFO Ron Barker’s Top 10 List featuring his primary reasons for joining the FocusCFO team or reach out to schedule a discovery call to learn more.