Thinking Flexibly: Do You Need Full-Time Hours or Just Full-Time Results?
One of the most common priorities raised by candidates – especially working parents – is flexibility. It’s no longer just …
How to Build a Fractional CFO Career
Many finance professionals are increasingly exploring the option of building a portfolio career as a Fractional CFO (sometimes referred to …
Help Shape the Future of Finance Content and Training
Why We’re Asking At Headstar, we’ve always believed that good ideas are worth sharing. That’s why we put so much …
What’s the Difference Between an FD and an FC?
It’s a question we’re often asked. There’s clearly some crossover between what a Finance Director (FD) does and what a …
Interim Financial Controller Placed Within Three Days to Drive Efficiencies and Strengthen Governance
Background: Rapid Expansion Highlighting Weaknesses in Financial Control A Yorkshire-based property developer and investor needed senior finance leadership to improve …
What Does a Finance Director Actually Do?
This is a common question – especially from experienced finance professionals stepping up. Over the years, the Headstar team has …
Finance Futures: The Executive Summit Returns to Leeds for 2026
Finance Futures: The Executive Summit returns to the Leeds Marriott Hotel on Wednesday 25 February 2026, bringing together finance leaders …
Recruiting a Commercial Finance Specialist to Modernise Reporting
Background: Post-Acquisition Growth Driving Demand for Modern Reporting A leading British manufacturer and supplier of handcrafted garden products, recently expanded …
Headstar Clothing Drive Collects 65 Items for Smart Works Leeds
At Headstar, we recently ran a clothing drive in support of our charity partner, Smart Works Leeds. A total of …
What Does a Good FD Look Like
So, what does a good finance director (FD) actually look like? Yes of course they control the budget, they look …