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 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 …
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 Dark Art of the CFO: 5 Warning Signs for Funders and Business Owners
Let’s be blunt – most Finance Directors are honest professionals doing a difficult job. But when things aren’t adding up, …
Immediate Transactional Support Recruited Within 24 Hours to Keep Operations Moving
Background: Sudden Staff Absence Threatening Operational Continuity A leading UK logistics company providing transport solutions and palletised freight distribution needed …