Stop Hiring CFOs for the Wrong Reasons
When finances feel disorganised, many founders default to the same solution: hire a full-time CFO. But as Headstar Managing Director James Roach has seen multiple …
How to Build Influence as a Finance Leader (Without Authority)
Many finance professionals want to lead long before they have the title to match. As Headstar Manager Nichola Davies often sees across senior hiring, the …
The Biggest Mistakes Companies Make in Executive Hiring
Executive hiring is high stakes, yet many organisations still rush recruitment decisions or focus on all the wrong things. As Headstar Manager Nichola Davies has seen across multiple businesses, the …
Counteroffers in Finance: Accept or Move On?
Counteroffers can be flattering. You resign, and suddenly your employer is eager to keep you, offering praise, promises and a …
The Best EDI Practices in Recruitment
Building a diverse and inclusive workforce doesn’t happen by chance – it needs deliberate, consistent action at every stage of …
Building a World-Class Finance Team
Behind every successful business is a finance team that’s accurate, reliable, and strategic. Yet finance often gets less attention than …
Why EDI Isn’t Just a Box to Tick – And How It Can Build Stronger Teams
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) isn’t just about compliance – it’s a proven way to build stronger, higher-performing teams. When …
Better Hires, Less Hassle: Why Retained Delivers More
When you’re filling a role that’s business-critical, specialist, or sensitive, the way you recruit matters just as much as who …
The First 100 Days as a New CFO
The first few months in a CFO role can set the tone for everything that follows. It’s the perfect time …
How to Structure Your CV as a Senior Finance Professional
In senior finance recruitment, first impressions matter – and your CV is still one of the most important tools for …