Better Hires, Less Hassle: Why Retained Delivers More
When you’re filling a role that’s business-critical, specialist, or sensitive, the way you recruit matters just as much as who …
What’s the Difference Between an FD and a CFO?
Let’s get straight to the point – there’s no real difference. The titles Finance Director (FD) and Chief Financial Officer …
The Finance Seat Interview: Talent – Attracting, Building, and Keeping Great People with myenergi CFO, Emma Dutton
Finance leadership can feel complex, but it doesn’t have to be. The Finance Seat is Headstar’s new podcast series, where …
Stabilisation and Growth Planning for Printed Packaging Company
Background: A Business Facing a Shifting Market A well-established UK manufacturer of printed materials and packaging was experiencing reduced sales …
The First 100 Days as a New CFO
The first few months in a CFO role can set the tone for everything that follows. It’s the perfect time …
Why Less Is More When It Comes to Using Recruitment Agencies
If you’re using more than one agency at the same time to recruit someone into your team, there can be …
£50k Grant Funding and Improved Margins for Growing Logistics Business
Background: Pandemic Growth Creating Cost Pressures A logistics company serving the online retail market experienced unprecedented sales growth during the …
How to Structure Your CV as a Senior Finance Professional
In senior finance recruitment, first impressions matter – and your CV is still one of the most important tools for …
How to Pick a Recruitment Agency
It’s not easy, is it? You just want a good service at a fair price, but everyone’s website makes similar …
The Finance Seat Interview: Cash & Control – Navigating Uncertainty with ARC Inspirations CFO, Ciara Allan
The Finance Seat is Headstar’s new interview podcast series, hosted by our Managing Director, James Roach. Each episode James will …