A Finance Recruitment Consultancy, Founded by Qualified FDs
Struggling to build the right finance team?
Headstar helps overwhelmed business leaders build finance teams they can trust, allowing them to lead with confidence, credibility, and control.
The modern job market is tough, but Headstar has a proven track record of helping businesses transform their teams with pragmatic, evidence-based advice. Alongside specialist finance recruitment, we offer tailored consultancy and part-time Finance Director support through our nationwide network of Fractional CFOs.
The Hidden Costs of an Underperforming Finance Team
An underperforming finance team creates challenges that ripple through your business. This leads to:
- Missed Deadlines: Late or inaccurate reporting which undermines your decision-making and erodes stakeholder trust.
- Damaged Credibility: Struggling to deliver reliable numbers that can harm your reputation with board members and stakeholders.
- Wasted Resources: Hiring mistakes which cost time and money, dragging your business down.
Why Choose Headstar?
Headstar offers a unique approach to building high-performing finance teams.
Specialised Expertise
With decades of experience, and in-house finance director expertise, we know what makes a team thrive.
Tailored Approach
Our consultants are specially trained in creative copywriting and customise every hiring campaign to your specific needs and company culture.
Guaranteed Results
We’re so confident in every hire we make, we even offer a free replacement guarantee* within an agreed time period.
*Applies to all of our permanent hires if worked as an exclusive or retained job.
Ready to build a strong finance team?
We understand the pressure you’re under
Originally founded by finance directors, we’ve been where you are. We know how overwhelming it is to manage an underperforming team while juggling endless challenges. That’s why we created Headstar to help leaders like you build the finance teams they deserve.
Let’s build your world-class finance team
If you’re ready to take the next step, we’re ready to help.
Trusted by business across the UK
We’re highly rated,
but don’t take our word for it

“One of the best recruitment partners I have ever come across. They simply have the right candidates and the best balance between professionalism and practicality in the market.”
“Headstar has never let us down. They took the time to understand us as a client, and also our culture. We quickly came to rely on their quality work and effort.”
Finance Recruitment and Part-time FD Services.
We recruit for every level of your finance team
No matter your company’s requirements, Headstar has you covered.
Executive Search
and Senior
We specialise in recruiting executive and senior finance professionals; FDs, CFOs, Financial Controllers, and Heads of Finance.
Interim Finance
Need rapid support? Our UK network of experienced interims can step in immediately to manage transitions, projects, or unplanned absences.
Qualified
Experienced finance professionals who turn numbers into meaningful decisions, including Finance Managers, Management Accountants and Business Partners.
Transactional and
Part Qualified
From Credit Controllers to Purchase Ledger Clerks, we supply reliable professionals to keep your finance operations accurate, compliant, and efficient.
Part-Time Finance Directors
Strategic FD expertise without the full-time cost. Our fractional CFOs offer practical, high-impact guidance to boost growth and profitability.
Transformation
Whether your business is growing, entering new markets, or in need of turnaround support, we offer expert consultancy to ensure your finance team and systems are fit for purpose.
Connecting Good Finance People
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Headstar
36 Park Cross Street,
Leeds,
LS1 2QH
- 0113 457 9990
- info@headstar.co.uk
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