Thinking Strategically Instead of “Doing It All”
Internal Recruitment: Time for a Strategic Shift? If you’re in Talent Acquisition (TA), you know how packed your workload can …
Understanding the Difference Between an FD and a CFO: More Similar Than You Think
The debate over the role titles of Finance Director (FD) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has been an ongoing topic …
Why Less is More When Using Recruitment Agencies
Think using multiple recruitment agencies for a single role is the key to finding the best talent? Think again. In …
How to Pick a Recruitment Agency
Choosing the right recruitment agency can be a daunting task. In his latest video, David Clark, Director of Interim and …
Top 3 Interview Tips for Introverts in Finance
For introverts, interviews can feel particularly challenging, especially in finance roles where being extroverted rarely indicates effectiveness in the job. …
5 Common Mistakes When Hiring an Interim Financial Controller
Whether its maternity leave, sickness or bridging the gap before your new permanent recruit can start, most businesses will need …
How to Recruit a Turnaround FD (Finance Director)
If you’ve ever wondered how to recruit a Turnaround Finance Director (FD), you’re not alone. This critical role can be …
What I have learnt after 6 months “on the dark side”
Headstar recently coaxed one of our latest recruits, Nichola Davies, away from her long-standing career in internal Talent Acquisition (TA) …
Part 3 of our FD Interview Series: Personal Development with Andy
Welcome back to the third and final part of our Finance Director (FD) Interview Series with Andy Thomson, Finance Director …
Reasons for Leaving: How to Talk About a Tricky Exit
Mastering the Tough Conversation Are you concerned about how to explain a tricky exit in your next interview? No matter …