Background: Private Equity Growth Strategy Requiring Finance Overhaul
A leading UK modular building provider operating across 21 sites and serving over 17,000 customers was undergoing major transformation following private equity investment and a new M&A strategy.
The Underlying Issues
The company needed:
- A finance team capable of delivering insight-driven business partnering.
- Transformation across Shared Services, Commercial Finance, and Financial Control.
- Professionalised internal controls and governance to meet private equity standards.
How Headstar Stepped In
Headstar led a structured recruitment programme to:
- Hire senior finance leaders for each of the three core functions.
- Ensure each appointee brought experience in private equity transitions.
- Position these leaders as strategic partners to the CFO.
The Impact
- Shared services overhaul – Back-office restructure delivered early cost savings and service improvements.
- Commercial finance insights – Regular data-led insights improved cash generation and profitability.
- Stronger financial controls – New standard operating procedures increased accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
- PE-ready governance – Finance function aligned with private equity expectations to support acquisitions.
In the Words of the Client
“Headstar has helped us secure three excellent additions, each bringing a wealth of experience from their respective fields, having worked in large organisations where they have successfully implemented best practice solutions to drive growth and efficiencies. I’m looking forward to working closely with them as we advance our exciting growth plans.”
Chief Financial Officer
Find Out More
To see how Headstar can strengthen your finance leadership team and align your function with strategic growth goals, visit our recruitment services page or get in touch with the Headstar team.
