The hidden secret of world-class teams: hire on character, not credentials
What do the special forces and Michelin-starred kitchen teams have in common? Spoiler alert – it’s not the great uniform. Both hire …
Building a World-class Finance Team
It is a rare entrepreneur who leaps out of bed each morning excited about building a finance team. Largely, they …
Headstar Approved as Official CPD Accredited Training Provider
Headstar has been recognised as an official CPD provider, meeting the rigorous standards required by The CPD Certification Service. This …
Why EDI Isn’t Just a Box to Tick – And How It Can Build Stronger Teams
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) can no longer sit on the sidelines of recruitment. Too often, it’s treated as a …
Better Hires, Less Hassle. Why Retained Delivers More
Here’s why a deposit-led search model for recruitment typically leads to better results – for both the client and the …
The First 100 Days as a New CFO
The first 100 days in a new CFO role are crucial. How you start sets the tone for everything that …
Yorkshire Business Podcast: Jenny Martin on women, finance and the senior leadership gap
Before heading off on maternity leave to have her second child, our Director Jenny Martin sat down with Chloe Wallace from One Source …
How to Structure Your CV as a Senior Finance Professional
Each week at Headstar, our team of consultants scan through hundreds of CVs from senior finance professionals. Do they read …
Hiring Great People: Why Recruiting on Character Matters
Hiring the wrong person in a senior finance role doesn’t just hold the team back – it can cause serious …
What Finance Transformation Really Looks Like
Transformation gets talked about a lot. It’s become a bit of a catch-all word, but when it comes to finance …