Step Into Portfolio Life: Take Our Fractional CFO Assessment
Interested in Becoming a Headstar Fractional CFO? At Headstar, we work with ambitious finance leaders who want more from their …
Is an Interim CFO Worth the Cost?
Bringing in an interim CFO can feel like a big investment. The day rate is visible, easy to compare, and is often the first thing …
Counteroffers in Finance: Accept or Move On?
Finance professionals often face the same dilemma. You hand in your notice and suddenly your employer is full of praise. …
The Finance Seat Podcast: The Modern Finance Leader: Interim Thinking, AI, and What Comes Next with Claire Tisch, Director at Unity Advisory
Interim roles demand impact from day one. There is no long runway, no slow build. You are expected to understand, challenge and deliver …
Q2 Market Insight – Momentum Holds, but Caution Creeps In
As a specialist finance recruitment consultancy, the Headstar team are in constant conversation with finance leaders, hiring managers and candidates across Yorkshire. …
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, …