
The Finance Seat is Headstar’s practical podcast for ambitious finance leaders who want to learn more from straight-talking conversations with CFOs and Finance Directors. In each episode we’ll be discussing how they build strong teams, manage uncertainty and deliver change - so you can do the same. Check out www.headstar.co.uk for more information about specialist finance recruitment.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessManagement | |||

The CFO role is changing, and expectations are broader than ever.
In this episode of The Finance Seat podcast, Headstar Managing Director, James Roach, speaks with Kate Cooper, CFO at the Institute of Directors, about what leadership looks like be... more
Fractional CFO roles are talked about more than ever, but what does the reality actually look like?
In this episode of The Finance Seat, Headstar Managing Director, James Roach, speaks with Rachel Smith, Fractional CFO at RLS Finance, about her jou... more
Interim roles don’t give you time to ease in - you’re expected to deliver almost immediately. In this episode of The Finance Seat, Headstar Managing Director, James Roach, speaks with Claire Tisch, Director at Unity Advisory, about how to deliver cha... more
In this episode of The Finance Seat, Headstar Managing Director James Roach is joined by Ross MacGregor, Finance Director at Axiologik, to talk about what it really takes to scale a consulting business sustainably.
Ross shares his experience of join... more
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The show centers on practical, no-nonsense conversations with senior finance leaders—CFOs, finance directors, and interim leaders—about leading finance teams, driving transformation, and navigating uncertainty in diverse business contexts. Episodes frequently explore governance, ethics, and strategic partnering with boards and CEOs, as well as how AI, digital transformation, and changing investor demands reshape finance functions. A notable pattern is the emphasis on real-world leadership challenges: scaling teams during rapid growth, managing cash and costs in uncertain times, and aligning finance with commercial goals across industries, from technology and PE-backed services to hospitality and energy. The format tends to combine personal ... more
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Recent guests on The Finance Seat include:
1. Kate Cooper
2. Rachel Smith
3. Claire Tisch
4. Ross MacGregor
5. Mike Sprot
6. Mel Ross
7. Fiona Roberts
8. Emma Dutton
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