How to Build a Fractional CFO Career
Many finance professionals are increasingly exploring the option of building a portfolio career as a Fractional CFO (sometimes referred to …
Help Shape the Future of Finance Content and Training
Why We’re Asking At Headstar, we’ve always believed that good ideas are worth sharing. That’s why we put so much …
What’s the Difference Between an FD and an FC?
It’s a question we’re often asked. There’s clearly some crossover between what a Finance Director (FD) does and what a …
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 …