Background: Critical Systems Implementation Requiring Immediate Expertise
A fast-growing UK health and wellness business, known for its award-winning products sold across the UK and internationally, was implementing a major new finance system as part of its growth strategy.
The Challenge
The business faced a high-stakes resourcing challenge – with a tight two-day deadline to secure support, with risk of project milestones slipping without immediate resource.
There was an urgent requirement for a qualified accountant with a rare combination of technical and systems knowledge. Without the right resource, the project risked significant disruption to operations and costly delays.
How Headstar Stepped In
Headstar acted immediately to meet the urgent brief:
- Rapidly engaged our qualified interim network to identify available candidates with niche systems implementation experience.
- Produced a screened shortlist within hours of receiving the brief, ensuring speed without compromising on quality.
- Carried out technical and cultural fit assessments to ensure the chosen candidate was aligned with client needs and could deliver from day one.
- Managed the end-to-end process to secure an immediate start within the two-day timeframe.
The Impact
- Immediate solution– A qualified accountant with specialist systems expertise was placed within 48 hours.
- Deadlines secured – The speed of the successful interim hire ensured project milestones were met without delay.
- Costly delays avoided – The client maintained momentum on their critical systems implementation.
- Positive experience – Both client and candidate praised the speed, efficiency, and quality of the recruitment process.
Reflections from the Headstar Team
“We’re positioned to move incredibly quickly, understand our clients’ requirements, and deliver exactly what’s needed. In this case, we secured the right candidate within 48 hours – their expertise kept the implementation on track.”
Karen Pitchforth, Associate Director, Headstar
Find Out More
To find out how Headstar’s interim and project-focused recruitment services can help keep your finance transformations on track, contact our specialist team today.
