You need less AI than you think
When finance teams start looking at AI, there can be a temptation to wait for the perfect tool. But some …
The Finance Seat Podcast: From High-Growth Tech to Global Manufacturing – Lessons from a CFO Career with Paul Stevenson, CFO at Facultatieve Technologies
What does a career spanning high-growth technology, international business and global manufacturing teach you about being a successful finance leader? …
Headstar celebrates 40 years in business
2026 marks a special milestone for Headstar as we celebrate 40 years since our story began in Yorkshire in 1986. …
If I were building the first finance team for a growing business today
James Roach, Managing Director of Headstar and a qualified Finance Director, has spent his career helping businesses build finance teams …
Free Webinar: Build a Better Cashflow Forecast in 15 Minutes Using AI
Most finance leaders know AI is something they should be exploring. The challenge is knowing where to start. That’s why we’re launching a free AI in …
What Elite Sports Teams Understand About Recruitment
When people think about elite sport, recruitment is not always the first thing that comes to mind. Performance, leadership, discipline and mindset usually …
Why Traditional Interviews Rarely Tell You Enough
Most organisations still place enormous emphasis on interviews when making hiring decisions. The problem is that interviews are often one of the …
The Finance Seat Podcast: From Finance to Frontier Tech: Inside the CFO Role at a VC-Backed Engineering Business with Adam Uttley, CFO at Wayland Additive
Finance in a VC-backed startup is not just about speed. The priorities, decisions and pressures are fundamentally different. In this …
Transactional Finance: The Most Underrated Team in Finance
Rachel Porteous, Manager of the Transactional and Part-Qualified Finance division at Headstar, believes transactional finance deserves far more recognition than …
Why Scaling Businesses Need More Than Basic Finance
Most growing businesses tend to focus on the same priorities – driving sales, improving systems and tightening operations. All of that matters, but it often comes …