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The Finance Seat

Headstar
ARC Inspirations
Myenergy
Finance Transformation
People
Change Management
Artificial Intelligence
Finance
Systems
Pubx
IT Transformation
Fractional CFO Model
Institute Of Directors
Digital Transformation
Finance Team
London

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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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Kate Cooper
CFO at the Institute of Directors
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Episode: Beyond Finance: The CFO’s Role in Leadership, Ethics, and Governance with Kate Cooper, CFO at the Institute of Directors
Rachel Smith
Fractional FD
Episode: Inside a Fractional CFO Career: Flexibility, Reality, and Impact with Rachel Smith, CFO at RLS Finance
Claire Tisch
Director in the finance and commercial team at Unity Advisory
Unity Advisory
Episode: The Modern Finance Leader: Interim Thinking, AI, and What Comes Next with Claire Tisch, Director at Unity Advisory
Ross MacGregor
CFO at Axiologik
Axiologik
Episode: Finance in a High-Growth Consulting Environment with Ross MacGregor, CFO at Axiologik
Mike Sprot
CFO at IDHL
IDHL
Episode: Driving Growth and Integration in a PE-backed Agency Group with Mike Sprot, CFO at IDHL
Mel Ross
CFO with experience across PE, listed and startup environments
PubX; AI Business; PubX founder/early-stage involvement
Episode: CFOing in the Chaos – Finance Leadership in VC-backed Start-ups with CFO Mel Ross
Fiona Roberts
Finance Transformation Director (formerly) at TalkTalk Group
TalkTalk Group
Episode: Transformation: From Chaos to Clarity with Fiona Roberts - Finance Transformation Director
Emma Dutton
CFO of MyEnergy
MyEnergy
Episode: Talent: Attracting, Building and Keeping Great People with Emma Dutton - CFO at myenergi
Ciara Allan
CFO at ARC Inspirations
ARC Inspirations
Episode: Cash & Control: Navigating Uncertainty with Ciara Allan - CFO at ARC Inspirations -

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James Roach
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Talent: Attracting, Building and Keeping Great People with Emma Dutton - CFO at myenergi
Q: What traits define brilliant finance professionals?
The most important trait is the ability to communicate and explain financial information to non-finance audiences, turning finance into an added-value function.
Talent: Attracting, Building and Keeping Great People with Emma Dutton - CFO at myenergi
Q: How can founders protect themselves and their teams during rapid growth?
She advises hiring a fractional CFO early for guidance, establishing proper processes, and recognizing that the business needs solid financial leadership to scale sustainably.
Talent: Attracting, Building and Keeping Great People with Emma Dutton - CFO at myenergi
Q: What is the biggest mistake early-stage companies make when building a finance team?
Her key recommendation is to seek sound external financial advice early, particularly about setting up financials and choosing ERP systems, to avoid messy unwinds as the business grows.
Talent: Attracting, Building and Keeping Great People with Emma Dutton - CFO at myenergi
Q: What did the finance team look like when Emma joined MyEnergy, and how has it evolved since then?
Emma explains they started with essentially no formal finance department, then built a centralized team of 13 strong professionals, including FP&A, financial controllers, accountants, and a transactional team, spanning multiple regions.
Inside a Fractional CFO Career: Flexibility, Reality, and Impact with Rachel Smith, CFO at RLS Finance
Q: What makes a finance professional truly great in this space?
Being commercially sharp and curious about the whole business, not just the numbers, and being able to read the room and ask the right questions across sales, people, and operations.

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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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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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