Counteroffers in Finance: Accept or Move On?
Finance professionals often face the same dilemma. You hand in your notice and suddenly your employer is full of praise. …
The Finance Seat Podcast: The Modern Finance Leader: Interim Thinking, AI, and What Comes Next with Claire Tisch, Director at Unity Advisory
Interim roles demand impact from day one. There is no long runway, no slow build. You are expected to understand, challenge and deliver …
Become a Talent Magnet: A practical course to attract better candidates
Most organisations put a lot of effort into recruitment. They advertise roles, engage recruitment partners, review CVs and run structured …
How to Know If a Finance Function Is Scaling or Sinking
Most founders assume their finance function is fine. They only realise it is not when something drops. But often the early signs …
How to Build Influence as a Finance Leader (Without Authority)
Finance leaders often ask the same question. How do I lead when I do not actually have authority? But in reality influence often has very little to …
Stop Hiring CFOs for the Wrong Reasons
Many founders hire a full-time CFO because the numbers feel disorganised or something seems to be slipping. But that is usually not a CFO …
The Biggest Mistakes Companies Make in Executive Hiring
Having worked on executive hiring for a long time, I have seen plenty of mistakes that could have been avoided. Most of them …
James Roach joins Connect Yorkshire live panel exploring what drives profitable growth
Headstar’s Managing Director, James Roach, recently took part in his first live panel discussion as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Connect Yorkshire. The …
HerFinance Circle: Confident Conversations – Key Insights from Our First CPD-Accredited Event
Confident conversations aren’t a soft skill for senior finance leaders – they’re a core part of the role. Whether it’s influencing stakeholders, pushing back, or navigating challenge, …
Industry Finance Connect: Spring Networking Social in Leeds
Headstar is inviting finance professionals to the RSM Industry Finance Connect social event, taking place at The Good Luck Club in Leeds on Thursday 19th March. …