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Lead Platform Engineer / Principal Platform Engineer Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 + benefits Location: UK Wide Hybrid Working Offices: Bristol, Woking, Worthing, St Paul's London Security Clearance: SC cleared or SC eligible required Up to 6 days per month in office. We are supporting a major Platform Engineering growth programme delivering secure, cloud-native platforms across some of the UK's largest and most complex technology environments. These platforms underpin critical digital services used at a national scale, supporting modern engineering teams working across cloud, data, security, automation and public sector transformation. This opportunity is aimed at experienced Platform Engineers, Technical Leads, Principal Engineers and strong Platform SMEs who have operated at scale and wish to influence how large organisations build, deploy and operate software. You will remain hands-on while having genuine influence over platform direction, engineering standards, governance, reliability and developer experience. What you'll be doing Design, build and improve secure cloud platforms, internal developer platforms and reusable engineering capabilities across complex client environments. Design secure multi-account AWS landing zones and cloud platforms. Build internal developer platforms and self-service capabilities. Design and operate production-grade Kubernetes platforms, including EKS, AKS or OpenShift. Define engineering standards, golden paths, reusable modules and platform patterns. Build observability strategies using Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry and modern APM tooling. Improve reliability through SLOs, incident reviews and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practises. Embed DevSecOps, supply-chain security and secure CI/CD practises. Drive cloud-native modernisation and legacy transformation. Support FinOps and cloud optimisation across large estates. Lead design reviews, technical workshops and mentor engineers. Collaborate closely with architects, engineering teams and senior stakeholders to solve complex platform challenges. What we're looking for Strong experience across several of the following areas: AWS cloud platforms. Kubernetes, ideally EKS, AKS or OpenShift. Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC). CI/CD automation. GitOps tools such as ArgoCD or Flux. Internal Developer Platforms or self-service engineering. Observability tools including Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, ELK, Datadog, Dynatrace or New Relic. DevSecOps and supply-chain security. SRE practises, SLOs, SLIs and incident management. Platform governance, cloud standards or landing zones. FinOps and cost optimisation. We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in large-scale enterprise, financial services, telecoms, retail, defence, public sector, travel, media or other highly regulated environments. This role could suit a technical lead, a hands-on architect, a senior platform engineer ready to progress, or a deep SME in Kubernetes, AWS, observability, cloud platforms or developer enablement. Why this role? Work on genuinely national-scale digital services. Join a strong Platform Engineering community. Solve complex cloud and reliability challenges. Influence engineering direction rather than simply delivering requirements. Remain hands-on while operating at a senior level. Clear progression into Lead, Principal or Architecture career pathways.

Group IT Director Banbury 4 Days Onsite Up to £110,000 + Bonus + Benefits SF Technology Partners are supporting an ambitious multi-site business to appoint a Group IT Director reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the CEO and wider Board. This is a genuine opportunity to shape the technology roadmap of a growing business operating across multiple operational divisions, supporting future acquisitions, international growth and the optimisation of core business systems. The successful individual will take ownership of technology strategy, ERP and business systems, infrastructure, cyber security, reporting, data visibility and operational technology initiatives. A key focus of the role will be improving and optimising an established NetSuite environment, simplifying business processes, increasing operational efficiency and creating a scalable technology platform capable of supporting the next stage of growth. We are particularly interested in individuals who have operated within complex operational environments and who understand how technology can improve inventory management, warehousing, fulfilment, field service operations, customer experience and business performance. Essential Experience: Proven leadership experience as an IT Director, Head of IT, Group IT Manager or similar senior technology leader in a distribution and logistics environment. Strong NetSuite experience, including implementation, optimisation, governance, integration or ongoing ownership of a NetSuite ecosystem. Experience improving ERP performance, reporting, workflows and operational processes Experience supporting warehousing, inventory management, distribution, fulfilment or field service operations Technology leadership within manufacturing, distribution, engineering, logistics or distribution environments. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at Board level. Highly Desirable Experience of Netsuite, WMS, CMS, FOP or related operational systems Power BI, business intelligence and operational reporting experience Cyber security, ISO27001 or governance experience M&A integration or private equity backed business experience Exposure to AI and automation initiatives. The successful candidate will be a pragmatic and commercially minded technology leader who enjoys working closely with operational teams, can communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and is comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-invested business where technology is viewed as a key enabler of future growth, operational excellence and long-term value creation.

Head of AI & Automation is sought by a high growth e-commerce brand based near Leeds. This rapidly scaling, multi-brand e-commerce group has achieved significant year-on-year growth and has ambitious plans to continue expanding across new markets. As such the business has laid solid automation & AI foundations after an extensive discovery and value creation program of work but are now looking for a dedicated AI & Automation leader to take complete ownership of the roadmap and accelerate their journey. This is not a traditional IT leadership role. This is a hands-on AI and automation position where you will work directly with the board to identify opportunities, build solutions and embed technology-driven ways of working across the entire organisation. The Role As Head of AI & Automation you will own the AI roadmap, leading initiatives across automation, systems integration, data, workflow optimisation and emerging technology adoption. You will: - Define and deliver the company-wide AI and automation strategy, prioritising initiatives based on commercial value and ROI. - Design, build and implement practical AI solutions using LLMs such as OpenAI, Claude/Anthropic and other emerging technologies. - Identify opportunities to automate manual processes across sales, customer service, operations, finance and reporting. - Build connected workflows between SaaS platforms using APIs and automation tooling. - Improve business intelligence, reporting and data accessibility across the organisation. - Evaluate emerging AI technologies and make recommendations around tooling, vendors and internal capability. - Champion AI adoption across the business, helping teams understand how technology can improve their day-to-day roles. The Person We are looking for a commercially minded AI and automation specialist who loves solving business problems through technology. You will ideally have: - Proven experience delivering AI, automation or digital transformation initiatives that have created measurable business impact. - Hands-on experience building solutions using LLMs, APIs and automation platforms. - Experience working with tools such as OpenAI, Anthropic/Claude, Zapier, Make or similar. - Strong understanding of SaaS platforms, integrations and data flows. - Experience within e-commerce, retail, marketplace or another fast-growth digital environment. - Ability to translate business challenges into practical technology solutions. - Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership level. - A builder mentality - someone who enjoys experimenting, shipping solutions and delivering outcomes. - Exposure to platforms such as Magento, Shopify, GA4, CRM, ERP, customer service platforms or marketplace technology would be advantageous. Why join? This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation where AI is not just a future concept - it is already becoming central to how the business operates. You will have: - Direct access to the board. - Full ownership of the AI and automation roadmap. - Freedom to experiment, build and deploy new solutions quickly. - The opportunity to influence how a growing organisation uses emerging technology to scale. This role offers a six figure package, hybrid/ flexible working with equity. Head of AI & Automation Leeds

People Manager West Yorkshire On-site with Competitive Salary SF Partners are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a successful and rapidly expanding multi-site business to recruit a People & Compliance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist who enjoys autonomy, variety and making a genuine impact. Reporting directly into the senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of the entire people function while also ensuring the business remains compliant across key employment and regulatory requirements. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants the opportunity to build and shape an HR function, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As the standalone HR lead, you'll be responsible for delivering a proactive, commercial and compliant people service across a growing, multi-site business. Key responsibilities include: - Managing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to offboarding. - Advising managers on employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations and absence management. - Maintaining HR policies, employee handbooks and ensuring compliance with current employment legislation. - Overseeing HR systems, employee records and GDPR compliance. - Supporting performance management, development and engagement initiatives. - Working closely with senior leaders to provide pragmatic HR advice and manage people risk. - Coordinating wider business compliance activities, including health & safety, data protection and regulatory requirements alongside external specialists. - Liaising with payroll to ensure accurate employee data and smooth monthly processing. About You We're looking for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working independently and taking ownership. You'll ideally have: - Previous experience as an HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner. - Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. - Proven experience managing employee relations cases from start to finish. - Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities. - Confidence building relationships with managers and influencing at all levels. - Experience within an SME or standalone HR environment would be highly advantageous. - CIPD Level 5 (or above) is desirable. What's On Offer? - A genuine opportunity to shape and develop the HR function. - Direct access to senior leadership with the ability to influence business decisions. - A broad and varied role offering real ownership. - The opportunity to join an ambitious, growing business where your contribution will be recognised and valued.

Finance Administrator Leicester / Hybrid (2 days in office per week) Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30 £28,000 6-month FTC Role Overview Support the day-to-day administration of financial and operational systems, electronic trading processes, member and supplier records, and invoice management. Ensure financial and operational data is accurate, process invoices and support requests efficiently, maintain system records, and provide administrative support across the business while ensuring compliance with company procedures. Key Responsibilities Manage member onboarding, user accounts, password requests, and system access support. Maintain and update member, supplier, and branch records across internal business systems. Process and verify invoices and credit notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Review and resolve invoice exceptions, discrepancies, and system-generated warnings. Manage support tickets, including account updates, supplier queries, and data maintenance requests. Verify bank details, member information, and supplier records to ensure data integrity. Maintain operational records, including member amendments, closures, and account updates. Support suppliers with invoice enquiries, account information, and member-related requests. Maintain internal reporting systems and distribute daily operational and financial reports. Provide professional support to members and assist other departments with administrative tasks. Contribute to process improvements and maintain high standards of accuracy, organisation, and service delivery. Key Skills Strong administration, finance, and data management skills. Experience using ticketing and support management systems. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communication and customer service skills. Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. Experience using ERP and financial management systems, including Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.

Head of PR & Corporate Communications Location: West Midlands (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Salary: Up to £60,000 About the Opportunity We're partnering with a well-established, market-leading organisation within the engineering and consumer technology sector to appoint a Head of PR & Corporate Communications. This is a newly created role, reflecting the organisation's increased focus on reputation, corporate narrative, and strategic communications. It offers a unique opportunity to shape the function from the ground up, influence senior leadership, and play a key role in supporting business growth and transformation. The Role Reporting into the Marketing Director, you will lead the organisation's external communications strategy-defining how the business presents itself to key stakeholders, media, and the wider market. You'll act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, particularly in high-profile or sensitive situations. Key Responsibilities Corporate Communications & Strategy Define and deliver a clear external communications strategy aligned to business priorities Develop the organisation's narrative, tone of voice, and messaging framework Advise senior leadership on communications strategy, risk, and positioning Lead communications around key announcements including financial results, strategic initiatives, ESG, and leadership changes Ensure alignment between internal and external communications Reputation Management & Executive Positioning Lead reputation management, including issues and crisis communications Support and coach senior leaders on media engagement and public positioning Develop high-quality thought leadership content (speeches, articles, commentary) Maintain consistency and quality across all communication outputs Media & PR Leadership Drive proactive, high-impact media relations and PR campaigns Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and industry influencers Manage and optimise the performance of external PR agencies Deliver measurable outcomes, with clear focus on ROI and impact Strategic Marketing Contribution Define the role of PR within the broader marketing and brand strategy Manage budgets and establish clear KPIs and performance metrics Provide insight and evaluation to continually improve effectiveness Leadership & Collaboration Lead and develop the PR function, setting high standards of performance Work cross-functionally with HR, Internal Communications, and senior stakeholders Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture About You We're looking for a highly credible and commercially minded communications leader who combines strategic thinking with strong delivery capability. You will demonstrate: Significant experience in PR, corporate communications, or reputation management A proven track record of delivering high-impact media coverage and corporate campaigns Strong experience advising senior executives and managing high-profile or sensitive issues Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling ability A strategic mindset with sound commercial awareness You will also bring the following personal strengths: Strong influencing skills with the ability to challenge and advise at senior level Sound judgement and high levels of discretion, particularly in sensitive situations Calm, confident approach and the ability to perform under pressure Highly organised with excellent attention to detail A proactive, solutions-focused and resilient mindset Experience managing agencies and cross-functional stakeholders Media training and confidence representing a business externally Desirable Experience within industrial, engineering, or regulated sectors Professional accreditation (e.g. CIPR)

SF Recruitment is working with a fantastic public sector organisation based in the north Birmingham area. They are looking to onboard an interim Finance Manager, the Finance manager will be the main point of contact for on site leadership and the senior Finance team and to provide financial monitoring, budgets and forecasting. This assignment is expected to last until the end of August. Key tasks: - Prepare monthly management accounts/budget/forecast monitoring reports - Carry out/assist in month and year end procedures, but not limited to, Purchase Order reconciliation and cleardown, prepayments and accruals, income tracking, monthly outturn calculations - Lead monthly meetings to discuss budget management and forecasting - Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts as required - Carry out supplier checks and other back-office checks as required - Management and development of one member of staff Please get in touch if this sounds of interest.

Financial Controller Leicestershire - Office Based Full Time, Permanent £75,000 SF Partners are working with an SME Business in their search for a a hands-on Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, controls, and compliance across our UK and European operations. You'll own the month-end process, ensure balance sheet integrity, strengthen financial controls, and support strategic finance initiatives. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Duties of the Financial Controller - Financial Reporting & Control - Own month-end close across multiple entities - Deliver accurate and timely management accounts - Review P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reporting - Maintain a robust financial control framework - Lead balance sheet reconciliations and account reviews - Ensure audit-ready documentation and controls - Support statutory accounts, VAT returns, and tax compliance - Manage relationships with auditors and external advisors - Support cashflow forecasting and liquidity management - Improve working capital performance alongside AP and AR teams - Drive process standardisation, automation, and efficiency - Promote accountability, knowledge sharing, and best practice The ideal Financial Controller - QBE, part-qualified, or qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) - Strong financial reporting, controls, and reconciliation experience - Experience in multi-entity and/or multi-currency environments - Solid understanding of VAT and financial compliance - Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills - Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities - Proven ability to improve processes and drive efficiency - Experience within retail, manufacturing, or fast-paced commercial businesses is advantageous - European operations experience desirable

Commercial Finance Manager SF Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with a Bristol based business in the recruitment of a Commercial Finance Manager. Hybrid working circa £75,000 Our client are an SME business who are ready to grow their finance provision in the recruitment of a new position within the business. Reporting to the Directors, this role will encompass a broad range of duties. This is a hands-on commercially driven finance role with full responsibility for running the day-to-day finance activities for operations of a growing SME business whilst supporting strategic decision-making, driving financial performance, and partnering with operational and commercial teams to support sustainable growth. This role suits someone who enjoys being close to the detail and is comfortable operating as the key point of contact for the finance function with additional duties across commercial and financial business partnering. - Act as a trusted finance business partner to Sales, Operations, and Project teams. - Support pricing strategies, margin analysis, and bid/tender/contract financial modelling. - Provide insight into product and project profitability - Challenge and support commercial decisions to improve financial outcomes. Advanced Excel skills highly desirable Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA desirable If this role is of interest, please get in touch for further information

Exclusive Finance Analyst Burton-on-Trent Up to £35,000 Full-Time, permanent Office Based £35,000 + study support Benefits - Performance related annual bonus - Company pension - Life insurance - 25 holiday days + bank holidays - Option to buy and sell holidays, plus long service days - Free on - site parking - Health and wellbeing suite via Perkbox - Employee assistance programme via Perkbox - Free pay day drinks - Progression and development opportunities - Pub discount scheme - Retail and leisure discount schemes Are you an analytical finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting for an exciting Finance Analyst opportunity with a well-established and growing business based in Burton-on-Trent. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior finance and operational teams, providing valuable insight that supports key business decisions. You'll be involved in financial reporting, data analysis, performance monitoring, and supporting commercial projects, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers and turning data into meaningful business information. Key Responsibilities: Produce and analyse weekly and monthly performance reports. Support business projects through financial modelling and profitability analysis. Identify trends, risks and opportunities through detailed data analysis. Prepare reports and provide clear commentary to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Assist with process improvements, reporting enhancements and automation initiatives. Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc analysis and business partnering activities. About You: Previous experience within a Finance Analyst, Commercial Finance, Assistant Management Accountant or similar analytical finance role. Strong Excel skills, including functions such as XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH and IF statements. Comfortable working with large data sets and interpreting financial information. Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly. Proactive, organised and keen to develop within a commercial finance environment. Studying towards, or interested in pursuing, ACCA or CIMA would be advantageous. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your analytical skills, gain exposure to commercial finance, and make a genuine impact within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Financial Controller SF Recruitment are delighted to be working with a Redditch based SME in the recruitment of a Financial Controller. We are seeking a qualified accountant ACCA/ACA/CIMA to oversee a small team and take the lead on the following: Production of financial reporting (internal and external) Statutory compliance (e.g. Audit, tax, VAT, PAYE & NI) Business systems Banking & cash flow Fleet management Finance team (Credit controller, Purchase ledger clerk, Finance Assistant) We are ideally seeking an individual who has worked within a group capacity, has strong commercial awareness and a background in group reporting. This is a superb opportunity to work in a hands on capacity reporting to the CFO. This role is based on site full time with some flexibility around occasional working from home. If this role is of interest, please get in touch

Senior Client Accountant (Contract) Birmingham (On-site) £225 per day 3-6 Month Contract SF Recruitment are supporting a leading organisation in Birmingham to recruit an experienced Senior Client Accountant on an initial 3-6 month contract. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with strong accounting and stakeholder management experience to take ownership of client accounting activities across a property portfolio, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance and first-class service delivery. What you'll be doing: - Managing client and property accounting activities across a varied portfolio - Producing financial reporting including P&L, balance sheet, reconciliations and supporting analysis - Managing service charge accounting, VAT and financial controls - Acting as a key contact for clients and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and provide insight - Supporting audit activity and ensuring compliance with agreed SLAs and processes - Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, controls and operational efficiency - Supporting and mentoring colleagues where required What we're looking for: - Experience within client accounting, property accounting or service charge accounting - Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations and accounting controls - Part-qualified / qualified (ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience - Confident communicator with experience managing stakeholders and deadlines - Strong Excel capability and experience using finance/property systems (Yardi, Qube, Tramps or similar advantageous) The details: - £225 day rate - On-site in Birmingham - Initial 3-6 month contract - Immediate / short notice candidates preferred If you'd like to hear more, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Recruitment Lead Location: Birmingham Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits SF Partners are delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Recruitment Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where talent acquisition is seen as a true strategic partner, playing a key role in attracting the best people across multiple regions. Working closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment function, delivering high-quality hiring solutions across the UK, Europe and the US. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, influencing stakeholders and driving recruitment excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Role As Recruitment Lead, you will be responsible for managing recruitment across a diverse range of business functions, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience while supporting business growth. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading end-to-end recruitment across the UK, Europe and the US. - Partnering with hiring managers to understand workforce planning and recruitment needs. - Recruiting for a broad range of roles including Head Office, Engineering, Health & Safety and other specialist functions. - Developing innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-calibre talent. - Managing agency relationships and driving direct recruitment initiatives. - Advising stakeholders on recruitment best practice, market trends and talent availability. - Monitoring recruitment performance and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency. - Supporting employer branding initiatives to strengthen the organisation's reputation as an employer of choice. About You We're looking for an experienced recruitment professional who enjoys working in partnership with the business and thrives in a commercially focused environment. You'll ideally have: - Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment within a manufacturing or engineering environment. - Experience recruiting across the UK, Europe and the US. - Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills. - Experience hiring across a variety of functions including engineering, corporate/head office and specialist technical roles. - Excellent sourcing, interviewing and candidate management skills. - A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.

Financial Controller & Company Secretary Telford £85,000 - £95,000 + Up to 15% Bonus + Hybrid Working + Excellent Benefits A finance leadership role where you'll genuinely influence the direction of the business. SF Partners is delighted to be supporting a successful manufacturing organisation in the appointment of a Financial Controller & Company Secretary. This is far more than a traditional Financial Controller role. Working directly alongside the Managing Director, you'll become a key member of the senior leadership team, helping shape business strategy while leading the finance function and supporting operational performance across the site. The business forms part of a well-established manufacturing group with an impressive customer base and an excellent reputation within its sector. Whilst benefiting from the strength and stability of the group, this business operates with significant autonomy, giving this role real visibility, influence and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. What you'll be doing: This is a broad leadership role with responsibility for both strategic and operational finance. You'll be responsible for: Leading, developing and mentoring the Finance and local IT teams. Delivering timely management accounts, insightful reporting and meaningful commercial analysis. Driving budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning. Partnering with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to support commercial decision making. Managing cash flow, treasury, foreign exchange and working capital. Overseeing standard costing, inventory and manufacturing performance analysis. Taking ownership of statutory reporting, tax, audit and Company Secretarial responsibilities. Managing payroll, pensions, insurance and wider financial governance. Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and business performance across the organisation. About you: We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who enjoys being close to the business and thrives within a manufacturing environment. Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or senior finance leadership role. A strong manufacturing background with a good understanding of operational finance and standard costing. Experience leading and developing finance teams. Excellent business partnering skills with the confidence to influence at Board level. A commercial mindset combined with a hands-on approach. ERP experience (SAP would be advantageous). Why this opportunity?: This genuinely is more than the average Financial Controller roles on the market. Very few offer this combination of autonomy, strategic influence and the backing of a successful group. You'll join a collaborative leadership team who genuinely value finance as a commercial partner, giving you the opportunity to influence key business decisions while continuing to improve an already successful operation. If you're an experienced manufacturing finance leader looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.

Head of Payroll required for a new and exciting permanent opportunity working for a well established business based in Witney, Oxfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to make their mark and take ownership of the payroll function whilst leading and motivating a small payroll team. You will be responsible for delivering a payroll service across multiple business entities for over 2000 employees but this role will be heavily focused improving procedures & processes, introducing payroll governance & controls and leading projects to improve payroll performance. My client is ideally looking for a CIPP qualified payroll professional who can join the business and make this role their own. You must be well versed in payroll legislation and compliance and have excellent interpersonal skills. My client is offering an excellent benefits package including hybrid working, private medical, pension, 25 days holiday and bonus so apply now.

My client is an SME based in Blackpool. They are recruiting this role on a permanent basis into their finance function, it is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a well-rounded Finance Manager role that covers all aspects of finance and operations. As a Finance Manager you will be responsible for management reporting and financial analysis, including producing monthly management accounts providing commentary on performance, lead on budgeting and forecasting, assist with year-end and statutory reporting, manage transactional staff members, as well as providing commercial support business partnering with key stakeholders across the organisation to help improve performance and profitability. This role will suit a commercially minded finance professional who has experience in all the above named responsibilities. If you have used Business Central this would be advantageous to your application but is not essential. The salary on offer is paying up to £50,000 dependant on experience and qualification, potentially with flexibility to negotiate. The role is based onsite 5 days a week but this could move to a hybrid model in future.

People Manager West Yorkshire On-site with Competitive Salary SF Partners are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a successful and rapidly expanding multi-site business to recruit a People & Compliance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist who enjoys autonomy, variety and making a genuine impact. Reporting directly into the senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of the entire people function while also ensuring the business remains compliant across key employment and regulatory requirements. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants the opportunity to build and shape an HR function, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As the standalone HR lead, you'll be responsible for delivering a proactive, commercial and compliant people service across a growing, multi-site business. Key responsibilities include: - Managing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to offboarding. - Advising managers on employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations and absence management. - Maintaining HR policies, employee handbooks and ensuring compliance with current employment legislation. - Overseeing HR systems, employee records and GDPR compliance. - Supporting performance management, development and engagement initiatives. - Working closely with senior leaders to provide pragmatic HR advice and manage people risk. - Coordinating wider business compliance activities, including health & safety, data protection and regulatory requirements alongside external specialists. - Liaising with payroll to ensure accurate employee data and smooth monthly processing. About You We're looking for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working independently and taking ownership. You'll ideally have: - Previous experience as an HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner. - Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. - Proven experience managing employee relations cases from start to finish. - Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities. - Confidence building relationships with managers and influencing at all levels. - Experience within an SME or standalone HR environment would be highly advantageous. - CIPD Level 5 (or above) is desirable. What's On Offer? - A genuine opportunity to shape and develop the HR function. - Direct access to senior leadership with the ability to influence business decisions. - A broad and varied role offering real ownership. - The opportunity to join an ambitious, growing business where your contribution will be recognised and valued.

COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER £65,000 P/A FULL TIME, PERMANENT NOTTINGHAM, UK SF are currently recruiting a Qualified, commercially astute Finance Manager with a solid background in engineering following a sustained period of growth. Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in the finance team and act as deputy for the Finance Director. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to grow their career in a private equity backed SME environment. Key Responsibilities Support monthly management accounts. Support year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting. Develop departmental reporting from the current Excel based models to ERP enabled. Rebate accounting Stock accounting and inventory reconciliation. Reporting manufacturing costs and gross margins. Annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. Provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making. Help maintain effective financial controls and robust finance processes. Identify opportunities to improve reporting, efficiency and accuracy. Team Management Support the day-to-day management of the finance team and direct management of payroll and credit control. Business Support Build effective working relationships with operational and commercial teams. Provide financial insight and support to non-finance stakeholders. Support ad hoc business projects and continuous improvement initiatives Essential Experience Hands on experience producing management accounts or financial reporting. Strong reconciliation and financial control skills Excellent Excel capabilities Qualifications Part or fully-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA), QBE. Desirable Experience Manufacturing in either a management accounting or Audit capacity Budgeting and forecasting processes. Skills & Behaviours Positive, hands-on and willing to learn. Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills. Good analytical and problem-solving capability. Able to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues. Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment. Proactive and keen to develop professionally.

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 Accounts Assistant Leicestershire (Fully Office Based) £40,000 Approx 6-months Monday to Friday, 36 hours We're currently supporting a business in Leicestershire who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on an interim basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is comfortable working with a range of stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities: Managing end-to-end supplier payments process Ensure all supplier invoices are raised and issued accurately and on time Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice queries Support VAT control processes across the department Produce monthly balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end process Collaborate with the offshore finance team to ensure accurate invoicing and reporting Support system migration testing, identifying issues and contributing to smooth implementation Process improvement About You: Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and professional approach Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment Confident managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management Open to change, improvement, and process development A strong team player with a flexible mindset Skills & Experience: Must have experience in monthly balance sheet recs and month end processes Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyse and interpret data accurately Good numerical and analytical ability Confident communicator with strong customer service skills Comfortable having challenging conversations with suppliers when required Curious, proactive, and willing to question and improve processes Adaptable and able to respond to changing priorities If you're looking for your next interim opportunity in a hands-on finance role where you can make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for more details.