Finance in a VC-backed startup is not just about speed. The priorities, decisions and pressures are fundamentally different. In this …
The CFO role is no longer just about the numbers. It sits at the centre of leadership, decision making and accountability. In this episode …
A Fractional CFO career offers flexibility, but the reality of how it works in practice is more complex than most expect. In …
Interim roles demand impact from day one. There is no long runway, no slow build. You are expected to understand, challenge and deliver …
When finances feel disorganised, many founders default to the same solution: hire a full-time CFO. But as Headstar Managing Director James Roach has seen multiple …
Private equity-backed growth looks impressive from the outside. From the inside, it is relentless. In this episode of The Finance Seat …
Early-stage businesses need energy, ideas and momentum. They also need financial discipline, even when everything still feels fluid. In this fourth episode of The Finance …
It is a rare entrepreneur who leaps out of bed each morning excited about building a finance team. Largely, they …
The first 100 days in a new CFO role are crucial. How you start sets the tone for everything that …
When recruiting CFOs, it’s not uncommon to notice something surprising: shortlists are often unintentionally male-heavy. Yet, one level below – …
Our free guide, ‘How to Build a World-Class Finance Team’ reveals the 4-layer Finance Team Pyramid every high-performing team needs, a step-by-step process to attracting and retaining top talent, and how to avoid costly recruitment mistakes.
