How to Build Influence as a Finance Leader (Without Authority)
Finance leaders often ask the same question. How do I lead when I do not actually have authority? But in reality influence often has very little to …
Stop Hiring CFOs for the Wrong Reasons
Many founders hire a full-time CFO because the numbers feel disorganised or something seems to be slipping. But that is usually not a CFO …
The Biggest Mistakes Companies Make in Executive Hiring
Having worked on executive hiring for a long time, I have seen plenty of mistakes that could have been avoided. Most of them …
James Roach joins Connect Yorkshire live panel exploring what drives profitable growth
Headstar’s Managing Director, James Roach, recently took part in his first live panel discussion as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Connect Yorkshire. The …
HerFinance Circle: Confident Conversations – Key Insights from Our First CPD-Accredited Event
Confident conversations aren’t a soft skill for senior finance leaders – they’re a core part of the role. Whether it’s influencing stakeholders, pushing back, or navigating challenge, …
The 5 Traits of a World-Class CFO
Most CEOs feel like they have a decent finance person in place, but more often than not it is someone who keeps things ticking …
The Finance Seat Podcast: Finance in a High-Growth Consulting Environment with Ross MacGregor, Finance Director at Axiologik
Scaling a consulting business brings a distinct set of challenges, many of which only become visible once growth is underway. …
How to Know If a Finance Function Is Scaling or Sinking
Most business leaders assume their finance team is fine until something drops. But as Headstar Managing Director James Roach explains in his latest video, the early signs …
Industry Finance Connect: Spring Networking Social in Leeds
Headstar is inviting finance professionals to the RSM Industry Finance Connect social event, taking place at The Good Luck Club in Leeds on Thursday 19th March. …
Finance Futures: The Executive Summit 2026 – Event Highlights
Last week, 230 registered delegates came together at the Leeds Marriott Hotel for Finance Futures: The Executive Summit 2026 – Headstar’s annual conference delivered …