Yorkshire Business Podcast: Jenny Martin on women, finance and the senior leadership gap
Before heading off on maternity leave to have her second child, our Director Jenny Martin sat down with Chloe Wallace from One Source …
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 …
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 …
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 …
What Does a Good FD Look Like
So, what does a good finance director (FD) actually look like? Yes of course they control the budget, they look …