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 …
Recruiting a Commercial Finance Specialist to Modernise Reporting
Background: Post-Acquisition Growth Driving Demand for Modern Reporting A leading British manufacturer and supplier of handcrafted garden products, recently expanded …
What Does a Good FD Look Like
So, what does a good finance director (FD) actually look like? Yes of course they control the budget, they look …
The Finance Seat Interview: Transformation – From Chaos to Clarity with Fiona Roberts, former Finance Transformation Director at TalkTalk Group
What does effective finance leadership look like today? The Finance Seat, Headstar’s new interview podcast, explores exactly that. Hosted by …
Building a Great Finance Team
Let’s be honest – very few entrepreneurs jump out of bed in the morning thinking of ways to build a …
Record Sales Turnover and Stabilised Cash Flow for Industrial Products Supplier
Background: Growth Outpacing Finance Infrastructure This UK-based supplier of industrial cleaning products and personal protective equipment (PPE) experienced rapid growth …
Specialist Interim Finance Expert Placed Within Two Days to Safeguard a Critical Systems Implementation
Background: Critical Systems Implementation Requiring Immediate Expertise A fast-growing UK health and wellness business, known for its award-winning products sold …
The Best EDI Practices in Recruitment
Building a diverse and inclusive workforce doesn’t happen by chance – it needs deliberate, consistent action at every stage of …
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, …