Headstar appoints senior specialist as demand for interim finance and transformation support increases
We have appointed Karen Pitchforth as Associate Director to lead our Interim and Transformation department, in response to growing demand …
Credit Management and Pricing Strategies for Growing Niche Products Manufacturer
Background: High Demand but Gaps in Finance Capability An innovative, family-run business producing specialised products for the global agricultural market …
Thinking Flexibly: Do You Need Full-Time Hours or Just Full-Time Results?
Flexibility at work isn’t just a perk anymore – for many professionals, it’s essential. For employers, it can open doors …
Reasons for Leaving – How to Talk About a Tricky Exit
When you’re a CFO, FD or FC you’ll be working with and for, a variety of different characters. Some more …
Strengthening Finance Leadership in a Modular Construction Business
Background: Private Equity Growth Strategy Requiring Finance Overhaul A leading UK modular building provider operating across 21 sites and serving …
How to Move from Big to Small Business
Whatever your industry, it can be really rewarding to leave behind the bureaucracy inherent to big business and swap it …
Executive Finance Support to Unlock Scalable Growth for Specialist Engineering Business
Background: Scaling to Meet High Market Demand A specialist defence engineering and technology company delivering safety-critical systems to aerospace, nuclear, …
Hire Great People – Exclusive Masterclass, 10th September 2025
At Headstar, we know that great businesses are built by great people. That’s why we are collaborating with Simon Hartley, …
Headstar Launches Clothing Drive to Support Smart Works Leeds
Headstar recently announced the launch of our new Clothing Drive in support of our charity partner, Smart Works Leeds – …
Why Securing a Place at University Isn’t Seen As “the End of the World”
Rachel Porteous, Manager of the Transactional and Part-Qualified Finance division at Headstar, shares her insights on why gaining a place …