Background: Finance Transformation Underway
A fast-growing UK technology company in the telecoms and infrastructure sector was undergoing a major finance function transformation. To maintain business continuity during restructuring, the company needed urgent resourcing support.
The Underlying Issues
The company required:
- Immediate operational cover to keep finance processes running.
- Transactional finance resource without notice period delays.
- Executive-level finance expertise to lead strategy during the transition.
How Headstar Stepped In
Headstar worked with the directors to:
- Review the proposed finance team structure and advise on a fit-for-purpose design.
- Rapidly source and place four transactional finance professionals, available immediately.
- Place a Financial Controller to lead daily finance operations.
- Recruit a permanent Finance Director to drive long-term strategy.
The Impact
- Zero operational downtime – Finance processes maintained without interruption.
- End-to-end support – Talent provided from board-level to transactional roles.
- Long-term stability – Permanent Finance Director brought leadership and direction.
- Ongoing partnership – Continued support for strategic finance hires over multiple years.
Reflections from the Headstar Team
“This project really showcased the full extent of Headstar’s capabilities – we were able to quickly place a range of interim transactional staff, before going on to support the recruitment of both the Financial Controller and a permanent Finance Director. It marked the start of a long-standing partnership, and we’ve continued to support this client through various stages of growth ever since.” – James Roach, Managing Director
Find Out More
To discover how Headstar’s recruitment expertise can help you secure the right finance talent for every level of your organisation, visit our recruitment services page or get in touch with the Headstar team.
