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 …
How to Build Influence as a Finance Leader (Without Authority)
Finance leaders often ask the same question. How do I lead when I do not actually have authority? But in reality influence often has very little to …
Stop Hiring CFOs for the Wrong Reasons
Many founders hire a full-time CFO because the numbers feel disorganised or something seems to be slipping. But that is usually not a CFO …
The Biggest Mistakes Companies Make in Executive Hiring
Having worked on executive hiring for a long time, I have seen plenty of mistakes that could have been avoided. Most of them …
HerFinance Circle: Confident Conversations – Key Insights from Our First CPD-Accredited Event
Confident conversations aren’t a soft skill for senior finance leaders – they’re a core part of the role. Whether it’s influencing stakeholders, pushing back, or navigating challenge, …
The 5 Traits of a World-Class CFO
Most CEOs feel like they have a decent finance person in place, but more often than not it is someone who keeps things ticking …
The Finance Seat Podcast: Finance in a High-Growth Consulting Environment with Ross MacGregor, Finance Director at Axiologik
Scaling a consulting business brings a distinct set of challenges, many of which only become visible once growth is underway. …
Finance Futures: The Executive Summit 2026 – Event Highlights
Last week, 230 registered delegates came together at the Leeds Marriott Hotel for Finance Futures: The Executive Summit 2026 – Headstar’s annual conference delivered …
Headstar Careers Masterclass with Leeds Beckett University
Headstar recently delivered an in-person Careers Masterclass session for students at Leeds Beckett University, led by Manager Rachel Porteous and Consultant Suliman Mahmood from our Transactional team. The live talk was …