Reimagining your finance team to power business growth
When you’re growing fast, dealing with change, or facing tough challenges, your finance function needs to step up. But manual processes, outdated systems, or a team that’s stretched too thin can get in the way.
That’s where Headstar comes in.
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Why Transformation Might Be Right for Your Business
Transformation doesn’t always start with a grand plan. Often, it begins with a few nagging issues that keep holding you back. If your finance team is struggling to keep pace with change, your systems feel outdated, or your reporting isn’t cutting it, then it’s time to rethink your approach.
Whether you call it transformation or just ‘fixing what’s not working’, addressing these challenges now can make a big difference to performance later.
You might not call it a transformation (yet), but if any of these sound familiar, it’s probably time to act:
- You’ve grown quickly – but your processes are no longer fit for purpose.
- Systems are slowing you down rather than speeding you up.
- Expansion, M&A, or restructuring is on the horizon.
- Things are tough and you need a clear path forward.
- Decision-making is hampered by unclear or inconsistent data.
- Your team is overworked or struggling to keep up with demands.
- You’re behind on adopting the tech-driven tools of modern finance.
Making finance fit for the future
Transformation means different things to different businesses. For some, it’s about automation. For others, it’s a leadership gap or a need to get more strategic. We can help you modernise and align your finance function to where your business is going.
Here’s where transformation can provide real strategic value:
- Process Automation & Efficiency
Replacing manual work with streamlined systems, delivered by finance specialists who have a proven track record in improving automation and financial processes.
- Data & Analytics Modernisation
Enabling better decisions with clearer insights by improving reporting. Think Power BI dashboards and predictive reporting – led by highly experienced finance professionals. - Finance Business Partnering
Transitioning finance from a back-office function to a strategic one. We find people who can work alongside operations and commercial teams and really drive performance. - System & ERP Upgrades
Helping companies upgrade to cloud-based finance systems, such as SAP, Oracle, Workday and NetSuite. Our experts understand that the people side of the change is just as important as the new tech. - ESG & Sustainability in Finance
Increasingly, more companies need finance professionals who understand environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting
to ensure compliance and keep you ahead of future regulation. - Interim & Project-Based Support
When you need finance experts now, we’ve got the expertise to help – from fractional CFOs to provide cost-effective leadership to project-based systems specialists and interim finance professionals.
Our Approach
We don’t just help you fill roles. We can help you shape the finance team you need – for now and for the future.
What We Offer:
- Consultancy Engagement – A short, structured review to assess what’s going wrong (or right), and what needs to change.
- Talent Advisory – Helping you rethink your finance team structure and future-proof hiring.
- Interim Expertise – Access to project-based specialists who’ve delivered transformation projects before.
- Fractional CFOs – Our wide network of seasoned, part-time CFOs and FDs can
provide expert leadership insights at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. - Specialist finance recruitment services – When new hires are needed to strengthen your existing finance team, we’ll find the right people – fast.
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What Finance Transformation Really Looks Like
“Transformation” gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean when it comes to finance? For us, it’s not just a buzzword. It’s about stepping back, looking at your people, processes, data and systems, and deciding what really needs to change. In this short video below, our Managing Director, James Roach, cuts through the jargon and explains what finance transformation actually looks like in practice.
Real Change, Backed by Real Experience
Headstar was founded by Finance Directors and today we have a growing network of finance professionals who have decades of experience working across a wide range of industries and company sizes. They’ve been in turnaround situations. They know what it’s like to be in the thick of it. They’ve built finance teams from scratch and helped businesses scale.
If it looks like we can add value, we’ll get you in front of someone who’s done this before. They’ll bring practical ideas and work alongside you to put a plan into action.
Our 3-Step Process
Transformation doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s how we make it work:
- Start the Conversation
A confidential discussion to understand what’s going on and where we can help. - Initial Consultancy
We’ll visit you, meet key people, and identify what’s holding you back. - Tailored Transformation Plan
From strategic hires to process redesign or interim support – we’ll shape and deliver a plan that works for you.
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Ready to transform your business? Get in touch today.
Give us a call on 0113 457 9990 or fill in the contact form below to kick things off.