Hiring Great People: Why Recruiting on Character Matters
Hiring the wrong person in a senior finance role doesn’t just hold the team back – it can cause serious …
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: How Can We Empower More Women to Aspire to Director Positions?
When recruiting CFOs, it’s not uncommon to notice something surprising: shortlists are often unintentionally male-heavy. Yet, one level below – …
What Finance Transformation Really Looks Like
Transformation gets talked about a lot. It’s become a bit of a catch-all word, but when it comes to finance …
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 …
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 …