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Platform Engineer / Senior Platform Engineer AWS Kubernetes Terraform Linux Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) £75,000 - £110,000 (dependent on experience and location) + excellent benefits Hybrid (up to 30% onsite, 70% working from home) Multiple UK locations We are working with a leading, global company who are looking to onboard a number of Platform Engineers and Senior Platform Engineers as part of a major expansion. You'll join an experienced engineering team building, automating, improving and supporting enterprise platforms used across large-scale, business-critical environments. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for engineers who enjoy building platforms, writing automation and troubleshooting complex production environments while helping other engineering teams deliver more effectively. We're particularly interested in engineers who have experience owning shared platform capabilities used by multiple development or engineering teams, ideally within large-scale enterprise environments. What you'll be doing: Designing, building and supporting AWS-based platforms Building, operating and troubleshooting Kubernetes/container platforms Developing reusable Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Building and improving CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Creating shared platform capabilities, developer self-service tooling and reusable engineering patterns Automating infrastructure and operational processes Improving observability, reliability, security and platform performance Troubleshooting complex issues across cloud, Kubernetes and Linux production environments Defining engineering standards and platform patterns adopted across multiple teams At senior levels, mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership while remaining hands-on To be suitable, you'll need strong hands-on experience across most of: AWS Kubernetes / containerisation Terraform / Infrastructure as Code Linux CI/CD Git Automation / scripting Platform Engineering, DevOps or Production Engineering Supporting and troubleshooting production environments We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate what they have personally built or improved, the scale of the platforms they've supported and the impact their engineering has had. Desirable but not essential: Experience with GitOps, Helm, ArgoCD/Flux, Docker, Python/Bash, AWS multi-account environments, developer self-service/Internal Developer Platforms, observability (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry), SRE or DevSecOps. What's on offer? £75,000 - £110,000 depending on experience and location Hybrid working (up to 30% onsite, 70% working from home) Private healthcare Excellent pension Ongoing technical training and certifications Clear progression into Senior and Lead engineering positions Due to the nature of the programmes, applicants must be eligible to obtain a SC Clearance (typically requiring five years' UK residency). So, if you're a hands-on Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer or Production Engineer with strong AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform and Linux experience who enjoys building, automating and improving platforms rather than moving away from engineering, apply now to be considered.

HR Administrator Permanent Hybrid LE67 Competitive Salary SF Partners are exclusively partnering with a well established head office function in LE67 and are seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join their head office and shared services team on a permanent hybrid basis. This varied role offers the opportunity to support the full employee lifecycle, working closely with managers and employees to ensure HR processes are managed efficiently, accurately and consistently. Key Responsibilities Serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR enquiries, providing guidance to managers on established policies and procedures. Manage HR administration across the entire employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employment changes and offboarding . Prepare and process HR documentation such as contracts, employee changes, family leave, long service awards and employee recognition. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within the HR system. Complete Right to Work checks , ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant. Monitor and manage the shared HR inbox, responding to enquiries and escalating when appropriate. Coordinate and oversee the probation review process . Support managers and employees with general HR administration and queries. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, ensuring administration is completed efficiently and accurately. Handle confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism. Skills & Experience We are looking for someone who: Has previous experience in an HR Administrator or HR Coordinator role, ideally within a busy or fast-paced environment. Possesses a strong understanding of core HR processes and employee lifecycle administration. Is highly organised, structured and detail-oriented , with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Is confident engaging with employees and managers at all levels. Can work independently, taking ownership of their workload, while also having the confidence to ask questions and seek support when needed . Is comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information. Demonstrates good Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel . Takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality HR administration and a positive employee experience. If you are organised and eager to be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Managing Director - Specialist Public Sector Facing Service Provider An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established, technology-led organisation as Divisional MD of their most successful business unit (public sector). This appointment is suited to a commercially driven leader with a proven track record of delivering growth, leading high-performing teams, and building strategic relationships across the UK public sector. With an established customer base and ambitious growth plans, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a successful business operating within mission-critical environments. The successful candidate will take full ownership of commercial performance, operational delivery, and strategic expansion across a significant division. The Opportunity The Divisional MD will have full P&L responsibility for their business unit, leading a team across operations, account management, and service delivery, whilst overseeing a large network of specialist consultants. Key responsibilities include: Developing and delivering the division's commercial and growth strategy. Driving revenue growth through existing client relationships and new market opportunities. Leading the successful delivery of long-term, complex contracts. Ensuring operational excellence and exceptional customer outcomes. Developing high-performing leadership teams and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Working closely with product and technology teams to align future service development with customer needs and market demand. The Candidate Applications are welcomed from experienced senior leaders who can demonstrate: - A successful track record in executive leadership within public sector facing businesses. - Significant P&L ownership and commercial accountability. - Experience growing complex service, technology or SaaS-based organisations. - Strong strategic account management and stakeholder engagement capabilities. - The ability to identify and capitalise on new market opportunities. - Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams through periods of growth and transformation. This is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established and highly regarded division with a strong market presence and significant growth potential. The successful individual will play a key role in influencing business strategy, driving commercial performance and leading an experienced team through the next phase of expansion. For a confidential discussion or to express interest in the opportunity, please apply or get in touch directly.

Graduate Software Engineer £30,000 to £35,000 - Birmingham- Onsite SF Technology is partnering with an innovative UK technology business looking to hire a Graduate Software Engineer. You'll help develop an advanced connected product, working across its touchscreen interface, web applications and cloud services. What you'll be doing Building touchscreen features and user interfaces Contributing to web applications, cloud APIs and telemetry Writing tested and maintainable code Working closely with experienced software and hardware engineers What we're looking for A degree in computer science, software engineering or a related subject Programming experience with C++, Python, TypeScript or similar An understanding of APIs, databases, Git and Linux Evidence of coding through personal projects, a placement or open source work A curious and proactive approach with a strong desire to learn Experience with user interface frameworks, cloud platforms or connected products would be beneficial. Apply now or contact SF Technology for a confidential discussion.

SF Partners are currently working with a fantastic SME not-for-profit organisation based in Birmingham. They are looking to on board an experienced Financial Controller to manage the day to day finances of the organisation whilst managing a small team and developing the finance function from a systems perspective. This is a great role within a friendly and supportive team. Key tasks: - Support the development and lead delivery of the organisation's financial strategy - Ensure financial plans align with organisational priorities, growth and sustainability - Provide strategic financial advice to SMT, CEO, Finance and Audit Committee and the Board - Lead organisation-wide budgeting and forecasting processes - Support and challenge managers to effectively plan, manage and deliver against budgets - Build financial capability across managers through coaching, guidance and training - Provide clear, actionable financial insights to inform operational and strategic decisions - Ensure strong financial controls are embedded across the organisation - Oversee cashflow management and actively manage financial risk - Develop and implement robust credit control processes to improve income collection and reduce debt - Lead financial reporting to Finance, Audit and Quality Committee and support Board reporting - Contribute to organisational risk management, including development and maintenance of the risk register - Act as organisational lead for Data Protection, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements Please get in touch if this sounds of interest.

I'm currently working with a growing business in Wolverhampton that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified by experience (QBE) finance professional who is immediately available or on a very short notice period. This is a hands-on management role where you'll take ownership of the finance function, leading a team of four across management accounting and transactional finance. You'll ensure the smooth running of the department, maintain robust financial controls, and provide accurate and timely financial information to support business decisions. Key responsibilities: Managing, mentoring and developing a finance team of four Full responsibility for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations Overseeing supplier payments, payment runs and maintaining strong supplier relationships Monitoring debtor balances, driving collections, reducing aged debt and improving cash collection performance Reviewing sales and purchase ledger processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency and strong financial controls Managing cash flow and working capital, ensuring timely payments and receipts Producing monthly management accounts Leading month-end and year-end close processes Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings VAT returns and statutory compliance Identifying and implementing process improvements across the finance function Business partnering with operational managers and senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight Supporting the Finance Director with ad hoc reporting, analysis and finance projects The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant Qualified by experience (QBE) or part-qualified/qualified accountant Previous responsibility for overseeing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance staff Excellent knowledge of management accounting, financial controls and cash flow management The ability to work autonomously and hit the ground running Previous experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment The role: Temp to permanent opportunity Immediate start preferred Office based, 5 days per week in Wolverhampton Competitive salary/day rate depending on experience If you're immediately available and looking for your next opportunity, I'd love to hear from you. Please send me your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

SF Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established business in their search for an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of a ledger, building strong customer relationships and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow within a supportive, close-knit finance team. What You'll Be Doing Managing your own portfolio of customer accounts from start to finish Chasing outstanding debt via telephone, email and written correspondence Opening new customer accounts and carrying out credit checks Raising sales invoices and allocating incoming cash Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries Monitoring aged debt and escalating issues where required Maintaining accurate customer records and account notes Producing debtor reports and supporting month-end activities Working closely with internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding issues and maximise cash collection What We're Looking For Previous end-to-end Credit Control experience Experience managing your own customer ledger Confident carrying out credit checks and opening new accounts Strong cash collection and negotiation skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems Excellent communication skills with a professional telephone manner Self-motivated, organised and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment What's In It For You? 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension Free on-site parking Excellent additional company benefits Supportive and collaborative finance team If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next permanent opportunity and enjoy managing the full credit control process from start to finish, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

The National Lottery Community Fund - Director of Technology and Digital Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 + excellent benefits Location: UK (Hybrid) SF Technology are proud to be partnering with The National Lottery Community Fund on the search for a Director of Technology and Digital. Every year, The National Lottery Community Fund distributes hundreds of millions of pounds to projects that enriches communities across the UK. Behind that sits a complex technology and digital eco-system that now requires a leader capable of delivering innovation and inspiration to a team of over 70 technology and digital colleagues. This isn't a corporate 'keep the lights on' Directorship. It's an opportunity to shape how an entire organisation uses technology, digital services, automation and AI to improve experiences for colleagues, partners and the communities it serves. Reporting to the Chief Finance & Operating Officer and sitting on the Senior Management Team, you'll lead Technology & Digital across two established teams covering infrastructure, security, operations, digital platforms, service delivery, user experience/solution design and digital transformation. The Opportunity Technology and digital services are recognised as critical enablers of the Fund's strategy - It Starts with Community The foundations are in place - established teams, structures and strategies - but there is significant opportunity to implement leading edge platforms, simplify processes, increase automation and embed digital thinking across the organisation. Your focus will centre around three strategic priorities: - Oversight of the technology estate to maximise operational effectiveness across infrastructure, platforms, governance and service delivery. Alongside this, security over information assets and data remains paramount. - Developing and delivering an ambitious but responsible AI and automation strategy that enables innovation, creates measurable value across the organisation. - Leading cultural transformation by supporting over 850 colleagues embrace new operating processes, improve adoption and unlock better ways of working. This is a newly created and key role for the Fund at a point where a strategic leader is required to drive with pace and poise to ensure technology and digital functions are dynamic, forward thinking, connected and a highly engaged strategic partner. Success won't simply be measured by delivering technical projects. It will be measured by nurturing relationships across the fund ensuring technology and digital become genuine strategic enablers of solutions and outcomes for colleagues, grant applicants and communities throughout the UK. Key Responsibilities - Set the strategic direction for Technology and Digital, ensuring alignment to organisational priorities and driving delivery of the Fund's Digital Transformation Strategy and Technology Strategy, acting as a visible leader of cultural and organisational change. - Accountable for ensuring end-to-end grant making processes are modernised and designed with customer and colleague experience in mind. Digital services should always be accessible, inclusive, scalable and meet the needs of communities, applicants and colleagues. - Ensure a secure, modern, resilient and scalable technology infrastructure and operations, and maintaining robust IT governance and service management whilst demonstrating value for money in the investment of public funds at all times. - Lead the responsible adoption of data-driven analytics, and the responsible and well governed use of AI solutions which both identify efficiency and improve grant applicant/holder experiences to curate a data-first culture where data is clean and reliable and drives informed decision making. - Provide expert advice, insight and challenge to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Executive Committee, Board and relevant Committees on technology and digital capability, performance, risk (including cyber). - Shape and oversee prioritisation and investment across Technology and Digital, balancing innovation, operational stability and value for money, while building high-performing teams, digital capability, and a 'One Fund' approach to technology and digital solutions across the organisation. - Observing the Fund's vision and values, you will be a role model leader, focussed on developing and maintaining highly engaged and high performing teams with a customer centric mindset which add strategic value and ensures the Fund's technology and digital landscape support the Fund's climate commitments and net-zero plans. Personal profile We're looking for an experienced technology leader who combines strategic thinking with the ability to inspire You'll bring: - Significant experience leading technology and digital functions at scale within a complex organisation, with a clear track record of aligning capability to organisational priorities - Proven ability to operate at senior leadership level, contributing to organisational strategy and influencing decision making across Executive and Board-level stakeholders - Experience of leading large multi-disciplinary teams across multiple sites throughout the UK multiple specialist functions through senior leaders, establishing clear accountability, driving performance and enabling high-performing teams. - Proven track record delivering major digital transformation programmes, including modernisation of technology estates, platforms and digital services. - Experience leading organisational and cultural change in a technology context, including embedding new ways of working across a complex organisation. - Strong understanding of technology infrastructure, digital service design, data, analytics and emerging technologies including AI. - Experience establishing AI governance frameworks and leading the responsible adoption of emerging technologies at organisational scale. - Significant experience of delivering proven cyber security risk management solutions, and of establishing governance and control frameworks for technology and digital. - Experience of balancing competing priorities across innovation, operational stability, resilience and value for money. - Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to provide advice, insight and challenge to senior leaders, Boards and Committees. - Commercial and financial management of technology investment, including contract and supplier management. - Proven experience of high compliance with of public sector (or equivalent) standards, governance, and regulatory frameworks. Why join? If you have a strong sense of social purpose and responsibility and recognise the importance of developing everyone to their full potential. You will inherit experienced leadership, significant executive sponsorship and the opportunity to shape the technology strategy that supports thousands of community organisations across the country. Few technology leadership roles offer this level of strategic influence alongside such a clear social purpose. If you're looking for an opportunity where your leadership can genuinely improve lives across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below or contact Jack Stockport on (url removed). Director of Digital & Technology The National Lottery Community Fund

Temporary Pensions Administrator Location: Birmingham Contract: 1-month temporary contract, with the possibility of extension Hours: full time ideally We are currently recruiting for an experienced Pensions Administrator to join our client on a temporary basis, initially for one month, to provide cover for a period of sickness. There is potential for the contract to be extended further. This role would suit someone with strong pensions administration experience who can hit the ground running and work independently with minimal training. Key Responsibilities Administering pension schemes and maintaining accurate employee records Processing pension-related information and ensuring records are kept up to date Working with Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Preparing and submitting monthly pension returns Ensuring pension contributions and deductions are processed accurately Responding to pension-related queries from employees and relevant third parties Liaising with payroll and other internal teams where required Ensuring all pension administration is completed accurately and within required deadlines Supporting with any other pension administration duties as required About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience working in a Pensions Administrator or similar role Good working knowledge of TPS and LGPS Experience preparing and submitting monthly pension returns Strong attention to detail and accuracy The ability to work independently and manage deadlines Good communication and organisational skills The ability to hit the ground running in a temporary role

SF Partners are delighted to working with a Birmingham business in the recruitment of a Commercial Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global business within a dynamic culture, to work in a commercial setting and influence senior decision makers Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office Excellent benefits We are ideally seeking a qualified accountant with a proven track record within a commercial role to undertake a broad range of responsibilities: Provide strategic financial oversight across key areas of the business, delivering insight-led reporting and analysis to support operational performance, profitability, and growth objectives. Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders, translating financial data into clear insights and recommendations to support effective business decisions. Lead the development of budgets, forecasts, and financial outlooks, challenging assumptions, identifying emerging risks, and supporting proactive performance management. Support strategic initiatives and commercial opportunities by assessing financial implications, evaluating business cases, and providing guidance to improve financial outcomes. Lead and develop finance team members The successful candidates will have: Previous experience in a commercial finance role Proven experience business partnering Ability to work with large data sets and advanced excel skills If this role is of interest, please get in touch today.

Interim PMO Manager (Outside IR35) Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Contract: 12 Months Rate: £550 per day (Outside IR35) The Opportunity We're partnering with a fast-growing, privately owned, acquisitive organisation undergoing a significant enterprise-wide transformation programme. As the business continues to scale through acquisition, they're investing heavily in technology and business change to support future growth. We're looking for an experienced Interim PMO Manager who can bring a blend of PMO leadership and programme delivery expertise. This is not a traditional PMO role focused solely on governance and reporting - we're looking for someone who can drive delivery, coordinate stakeholders and ensure a complex transformation programme stays on track. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll lead the PMO, manage third-party delivery partners, coordinate multiple business workstreams and provide the structure, governance and leadership required to successfully deliver a major transformation programme. The Role Key responsibilities include: Lead and manage the Programme Management Office across a large-scale business transformation programme. Establish and maintain programme governance, reporting, RAID logs, integrated plans and executive dashboards. Coordinate multiple workstreams across Technology, Finance, Operations and wider business functions. Manage relationships with one or more external Systems Integrators and implementation partners, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones and programme objectives. Drive collaboration between third-party suppliers and internal workstream leads, managing dependencies and resolving issues. Identify programme risks, blockers and interdependencies, escalating where appropriate. Facilitate steering committees, governance forums and programme reviews with senior stakeholders. Ensure programme reporting, resource planning and financial tracking are accurate and timely. Support programme planning, prioritisation and decision making across the wider transformation portfolio. Champion programme management best practice and continuous improvement. About You You'll combine strong PMO leadership with hands-on programme or project management experience and be comfortable operating in fast-paced transformation environments. You'll be able to influence senior stakeholders, challenge delivery partners where required and keep multiple workstreams aligned to programme objectives. Essential Experience: Proven experience leading PMO functions within large-scale business or technology transformation programmes. Experience combining PMO leadership with project or programme management responsibilities. Strong programme governance, planning, reporting, RAID management and programme controls experience. Experience managing external Systems Integrators and third-party delivery partners. Ability to coordinate multiple internal workstreams and hold stakeholders accountable for programme deliverables. Experience presenting to Steering Committees, Programme Boards and Executive stakeholders. Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills. Comfortable working within fast-paced, evolving organisations with multiple concurrent priorities.

Business Development Executive Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Salary: Up to £40,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits SF Partners are delighted to be partnering with a well-established business based in Sutton-in-Ashfield to recruit an ambitious Business Development Executive. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that is committed to developing its people. Whether you're already working in business development or have gained experience in a sales or customer-facing role and are looking to take the next step, this position offers a structured career path with genuine progression opportunities. You'll receive full support, ongoing training and the chance to develop into a Business Development Manager as your experience grows. The Role As a Business Development Executive, you'll play a key role in driving business growth by identifying new opportunities while developing strong relationships with both new and existing customers. Key responsibilities include: Identifying and generating new business opportunities through outbound calls, networking and customer visits. Building and maintaining strong relationships with prospective and existing customers. Preparing quotations and supporting customers throughout the sales process. Understanding customer requirements and recommending suitable solutions. Managing your own sales pipeline and contributing towards revenue growth. Working closely with internal teams to ensure an exceptional customer experience. Following up enquiries and identifying opportunities to maximise business. Working towards sales targets while delivering outstanding customer service. About You We're looking for someone with enthusiasm, drive and a genuine passion for sales. You'll ideally have: Previous experience in a sales, business development or customer-facing position. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A proactive and self-motivated attitude. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. A desire to build a long-term career within business development. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally where required. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. Attitude, ambition and the willingness to learn are just as important as previous experience. What's on Offer? Salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience. Attractive bonus scheme with excellent earning potential. Clear progression into a Business Development Manager role. Ongoing training and professional development. 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. An additional day off for your birthday. Option to purchase additional annual leave. Life assurance and wellbeing support. A supportive, collaborative working environment with genuine long-term career prospects. Why Apply? This is more than just another sales role. You'll be joining a business that believes in investing in its people, promoting from within and providing the support needed to build a successful career. If you're ambitious, commercially driven and looking for an opportunity where your hard work is recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Jade Sheldon for a confidential discussion at (url removed).

SF Engineering are currently working with a Manufacturing business based in the black country who are looking to hire an NPI Project Manager. The position will focus on creating long term partnerships with current and potentially new OEM customers, with the aim to continuously improve service and quality assurance. It is essential that you're about to demonstrate effective communication skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues and senior stakeholders. You'll be tasked with coordinating, participating and supporting improvements to increase the quality of products. Responsibilities of the successful NPI Project Manager will include: Clear and concise communication and reporting on all activities to customers and stakeholders including weekly status updates. Coordinate action plans and ensure cross functionality between all departments. Work closely with tooling engineers, external suppliers including scanning, measurement and technical resource. Minimise internal and external scrap. Upgrade and maintain NPI to ensure all manufacturing data is logged, with finishing instructions and packaging. Work closely with the quality department for PPAP & APQP operations. Other tasks that will be required within the role: Liaise closely with sales function to expand markets for potential customer and applications Assist with customer visits and liaise on audits. Recommend projects to improve performance and implement cost saving ideas. Attend and lead meetings: Daily review and analysis of internal rejects External rejects/quality H&S and environmental Production Sample/NPI Monthly business plan Participate in process and quality audits. In return we are able to offer £45,000 as a starting salary, working 40 hours a week with flexiblity on start and finish times.

Finance Manager Castle Donington Hybrid Working Competitive Salary SF Partners are partnering with an exciting & growing business in to recruit an ambitious Finance Manager. With an exciting growth trajectory and a strong pipeline of projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll play a key role in shaping the finance function and supporting the wider business. This is a broad, commercially focused position offering genuine exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while developing your career in a growing business. The Role - Lead the day-to-day finance function - Prepare monthly management accounts and board reporting - Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning - Oversee VAT, CIS, payroll and statutory compliance - Monitor project profitability and provide commercial insight - Support investment, development and funding activities - Improve financial systems, controls and reporting processes - Partner with operational teams to drive business performance - Build strong relationships with external advisers and stakeholders About You We're looking for a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants to make a genuine impact. - Be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or studying towards qualification) - Have experience within an SME or growing business - Enjoy improving processes and driving efficiencies - Be confident partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions - Experience within property, construction, engineering or another project-based environment would be beneficial, but isn't essential. What's on Offer - Competitive salary (depending on experience) - Hybrid working - Pension - Ongoing professional development - Clear progression towards Financial Controller and beyond as the business continues to grow - Opportunity to join a collaborative, ambitious team where your contribution will genuinely make a difference If you're looking for a role that offers real responsibility, career progression and the chance to help shape the future of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER £75K - £85K PA FULL TIME, PERMANENT HYBRID, NG9 SF Recruitment have been instructed to recruit for a Financial Controller on a full time, permanent basis. The ideal candidate will be Nottingham based, Finance leader with true aspirations to develop not only themselves, but the team around them, with a view of progressing into the Finance Director position. The Financial Controller is responsible for leading the financial control, reporting, governance and operational finance activities of the business, ensuring robust financial stewardship, excellent service to stakeholders and the development of a high-performing finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director and with direct reports, the role provides accurate, timely and insightful information that supports effective decision-making, sustainable growth and strong customer outcomes, while maintaining a robust control environment and acting as deputy to the Finance Director when required. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Accounting - Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness. - Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring robust controls, clear accountability and adherence to reporting timetables. - Ensure the integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting financial records. - Review and challenge key accounting judgements, estimates and reconciliations. - Oversee preparation of statutory accounts and support the Finance Director in delivering high-quality external reporting. - Ensure accounting policies remain appropriate, documented and consistently applied across the business. Team Leadership & Development - Lead, coach and develop the finance team, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high performance. - Establish clear ownership, responsibilities and service standards across all finance processes. - Conduct performance reviews, development planning and succession planning for team members. - Develop technical capability across the team, ensuring strong knowledge of accounting standards, controls and regulatory requirements. - Foster a collaborative and customer-focused culture within finance, ensuring stakeholders receive a professional and responsive service. - Create capacity and resilience within the team by reducing key-person dependency and improving cross-training. Portfolio Accounting & IFRS 9 Governance - Oversee portfolio accounting activities, including revenue recognition, impairment, provisioning and interest income reporting. - Provide oversight and challenge of IFRS 9 reporting, assumptions and provisioning methodologies, working closely with the Portfolio Analyst. - Ensure portfolio reporting remains robust, well-controlled and aligned with accounting requirements. - Review arrears, impairment and portfolio performance reporting to ensure emerging risks are identified and appropriately communicated. - Support governance surrounding IFRS 9 assumptions, model outputs and related accounting judgements. Audit, Governance & Compliance - Lead the annual external audit process, coordinating finance activities and ensuring timely resolution of audit requests. - Maintain a strong financial control environment across all finance activities. - Ensure appropriate segregation of duties, authorisation controls and fraud prevention measures are operating effectively. - Oversee the completion and quality of regulatory, statutory and compliance-related financial reporting. - Monitor evolving accounting, tax and regulatory developments, assessing the impact on the business and recommending appropriate action. - Drive continuous improvement in financial controls, reporting processes and governance arrangements. Treasury, Funding & Cash Management - Oversee cashflow management and liquidity monitoring, ensuring sufficient funding is available to support customer lending activities and operational expenses. - Review funding performance, covenant compliance and treasury reporting. - Support the Finance Director in funding discussions, lender relationships and funding-related projects. - Oversee banking arrangements, payment controls and cash management processes. - Ensure appropriate reporting and governance around securitisations, debt facilities and other funding structures where relevant. Commercial Insight & Decision Support - Provide insightful analysis of business and portfolio performance, helping senior stakeholders understand underlying drivers, risks and opportunities. - Review and challenge key performance indicators, financial trends and operational metrics. - Support decision-making through robust financial analysis and commercially focused recommendations. - Ensure Board and Executive reporting clearly communicates financial performance and emerging issues. - Work closely with Operations teams to improve business performance and financial outcomes. Continuous Improvement & Finance Transformation - Identify and deliver improvements in finance processes, controls, systems and reporting. - Support implementation and optimisation of new finance systems. - Drive automation and standardisation of routine activities to improve efficiency and control. - Develop reporting and analytical capabilities that improve business insight and decision-making. Skills & Expertise: Essential - ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. - Significant post-qualified experience within financial control, financial reporting or finance management roles. - Experience managing and developing finance teams. - Strong understanding of financial controls, statutory reporting and external audit processes. - Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills. Desirable - Financial services, lending, banking or regulated industry experience. - Knowledge of IFRS 9, impairment accounting and portfolio reporting.

Salesforce Engineer with at least 3 years commercial experience (ideally gained in an in-house role) is sought by a high growth scale up based near Derby. Working at the forefront of B2C technology this Salesforce Engineer will work closely with the engineering and operations teams to develop bespoke customizations that drive utilisation across the business and deliver huge functionality and customisation capabilities for their diverse customer base. With a quality over quantity mantra this Salesforce Engineer will be joining an autonomous, collaborative team with scope to bring new ideas, technology and a personality to the role with a team infrastructure that allows ownership of projects right through to deployment. This role would suit a Salesforce Engineer who is bored of BAU work and wants to use AI tooling to maximise Salesforce ever increasing functionality in true greenfield project work with real business impact. This Salesforce Engineer based near Birmingham should have most of the following core skills: At least 3 years commercial salesforce development and configuration A product engineering approach with the ability to drive ROI through salesforce innovation Salesforce Einstein exposure would be a real plus Experience working in a product led, high growth business API and app exchange application integration knowledge Any front end experience would be a plus JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue.js etc Apex (classes, integration, triggers, batches etc) knowledge All round flow understanding scheduled, record triggered, screen flows etc Lightning MVC would be a real plus In return this Salesforce Engineer based Birmingham will receive: Up to £85,000 starting salary Bonus scheme Long term hybrid working (2/3 days a week on-site) Flexible working hours Excellent progression opportunities Personal development scheme 25 days holiday Private pension Fast paced, autonomous culture with extensive growth potential Regular remuneration reviews So if you are a Salesforce Engineer who is looking to play a lead role in shaping the success of a market leading sector innovator please apply now. Salesforce Engineer Birmingham (hybrid) Salesforce, Apex, Lightning, screen flows, API, JavaScript, React, Einstein - Bonus scheme - Long term hybrid working (2/3 days a week on-site) - Flexible working hours - Excellent progression opportunities - Personal development scheme - 25 days holiday - Private pension - Fast paced, autonomous culture with extensive growth potential - Regular remuneration reviews So if you are a Salesforce Engineer who is looking to play a lead role in shaping the success of a market leading sector innovator please apply now. Salesforce Engineer Derby (hybrid) Salesforce, Apex, Lightning, screen flows, API, JavaScript, React, Einstein

SF Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a Polish Speaking Accounts Payable Processor to join the finance team of a long-standing client in Nottingham. Nottingham (NG4) Hybrid Working (2 to 3 days in the office) Up to £29,000 Temporary Opportunity with Potential to Become Permanent This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who is fluent in both Polish and English. Initially offered as a temporary assignment, there is genuine potential for the role to become fixed-term or permanent later in the year. Working within a collaborative finance team, you'll be responsible for the accurate processing of supplier invoices, resolving supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships while supporting the day-to-day operation of the accounts payable function. Key responsibilities: - Processing both PO and non-PO supplier invoices. - Managing supplier queries in both Polish and English. - Reconciling supplier accounts and statements. - Ensuring invoices are processed accurately and in line with company procedures. - Building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. - Supporting the wider Accounts Payable team with day-to-day activities. We're looking for someone who: - Is fluent in both Polish and English (spoken and written). - Has previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience. - Has experience processing both PO and non-PO invoices. - Is confident reconciling supplier accounts and resolving invoice queries. - Has excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail. - Has knowledge of Polish VAT (highly advantageous). - Has previous experience working for a Polish business (desirable but not essential). What's on offer: - Salary up to £29,000 (pro rata). - Hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the Nottingham office (this may increase to three days later in the year). - Temporary opportunity with genuine potential to become a fixed-term or permanent employee. - The chance to join a supportive team within a successful international organisation. If you're a Polish-speaking Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity with long-term potential, we'd love to hear from you.

SF Partners are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join its finance team based in Sutton Coldfield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on existing accounting experience in a supportive environment, working closely with senior finance leadership. The role will suit a hands-on candidate who enjoys assisting with month-end processes, reporting, stock analysis and day-to-day finance operations within a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Key Responsibilities Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting commentary Support production of KPI packs and financial reporting for senior management Prepare month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations Assist with analysing production costs, margins and operational performance data Support stock valuation processes, inventory reconciliations and related reporting Reconcile bank accounts and investigate variances Assist with preparation and submission of VAT returns Monitor stock movements across sites and warehouses Review company credit card reconciliations Provide support during month-end and year-end close processes Liaise with operations, purchasing and supply chain teams where required Candidate Profile Previous experience in a finance role such as Assistant Accountant, Finance Analyst or similar Experience within manufacturing, engineering, distribution or stock-led environments preferred Strong Microsoft Excel skills including pivots, lookups and data analysis Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA or AAT Qualified Confident communicator with the ability to work across departments Keen to learn and develop within a progressive finance function If this role is of interest, please click apply!

SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Processor to join our long-standing client based in Nottingham (NG4) Nottingham Hybrid Working (2 to 3 days in office) £27,000 - £28,000 Temporary Contract - Immediate Start - Initial 6 week period This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or finance administration experience to support a busy finance team during an important project. As part of a temporary project, you'll play a key role in reducing a backlog of supplier invoices, ensuring they're processed accurately and efficiently. Key responsibilities: - Processing high volumes of supplier invoices into SAP. - Accurately inputting invoices containing multiple purchase order lines. - Ensuring invoice data is entered correctly and in line with company procedures. - Supporting the finance team with the clearance of a large invoice backlog. - Maintaining excellent accuracy while working to deadlines. We're looking for someone who: - Has previous experience within Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or a finance administration role. - Has excellent attention to detail and enjoys working with high volumes of data. - Can work accurately in a fast-paced environment. - Has previous SAP experience (desirable but not essential). - Is available to start immediately or at short notice. What's on offer: - Hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the Nottingham office (this may increase to three days later in the year). - Initial rolling temporary contract with a minimum six-week commitment. - Potential for the assignment to be extended depending on business requirements. If you're looking for an immediate opportunity to join a supportive finance team and make an impact on a key project, we'd love to hear from you.

Training Account Manager Office-based - Mansfield Full time, Monday-Friday Temporary to Permanent Opportunity SF Partners are looking for a proactive Administrator who loves to offer great customer service, this is essentially an Account Manager position who doesn't just manage accounts - they add value. Someone who spots opportunities others miss, cares deeply about detail, and takes pride in building long-term customer relationships. This is an office-based role for a commercially minded individual who enjoys balancing relationship management with business growth, and who understands that the small details make a big difference. You'll sit at the heart of our customer relationships, responsible for nurturing existing accounts while identifying new opportunities to grow them. You'll work closely with internal teams to ensure accuracy, consistency and excellent service at every touchpoint. Key responsibilities include: Managing and developing a portfolio of customer accounts Identifying upsell, cross-sell and new business opportunities Preparing accurate quotations, proposals and follow-ups Maintaining detailed and up-to-date CRM records Liaising with internal teams to ensure fulfilment is seamless Proactively adding value for customers through insight, ideas and solutions Ensuring all communications, pricing and documentation are precise and professional About You Has experience in business development, account management or a similar commercial role Has a keen eye for detail and takes pride in getting things right Is confident, organised, and professional in written and verbal communication Enjoys building trust-based relationships rather than transactional sales Is commercially aware and naturally spots opportunities for improvement Is comfortable working in an office-based environment and collaborating with colleagues Takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion If you're someone who enjoys adding value, notices the details others overlook, and takes pride in doing a great job, we'd love to hear from you.