The Dark Art of the CFO: 5 Warning Signs for Funders and Business Owners
Let’s be blunt – most Finance Directors are honest professionals doing a difficult job. But when things aren’t adding up, …
How Do I Become a Finance Director?
A lot of people ask us what they need to do next in their career to one day become a …
Why EDI Isn’t Just a Box to Tick – And How It Can Build Stronger Teams
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) isn’t just about compliance – it’s a proven way to build stronger, higher-performing teams. When …
Thinking Strategically Instead of ‘Doing It All’
Nichola Davies, one of the Managers at Headstar, reflects on her 14 year experience in internal recruitment, this time focusing …
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 …