News & Insights

Since launching in Manchester two years ago, SF Recruitment has grown to a team of six, with plans to reach ten by 2025. We’ve placed over 250 finance professionals and supported 100+ local businesses, expanding from finance into procurement and technology recruitment, with HR and engineering on the horizon. Our growth reflects Manchester’s thriving business landscape, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.

Tracy Keeling is Executive Advisory Partner and VP at IDC, a world leader in the provision of market intelligence and advisory services. She writes for SF Technology about her experiences and what it takes to be a top CIO.

Vickie Pargetter-Garner is the Director of Digital Skills at Tech West Midlands. In her Inspiring Women interview, she offers practical insights on career growth and challenging industry stereotypes.

In a world where corporate culture often revolves around policies and performance metrics, Maira is advocating for something far more human: kindness. An accomplished engineer at RED (UK), she is championing a workplace culture where empathy is not just an add-on but a fundamental pillar of leadership and collaboration.

With automation taking over data-heavy tasks and AI-driven tools optimising workflows, many professionals are left wondering: Will finance jobs be replaced by AI?

We’ve been made aware that fraudsters are impersonating SF Recruitment employees via WhatsApp messages, potentially attempting to obtain personal details.

We invited Natalie Brown to speak to us for a special feature. In hear we hear valuable insights into how to build a successful credit and AR function, thoughts on current and future challenges facing the sector and how to develop a successful career in Credit, AR & Finance.

With more advanced internal hiring tools, job boards, and AI-powered platforms available than ever before, why do businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs), still choose to work with recruitment agencies?

With the rise of AI, video-first platforms, and an increasing demand for technical proficiency, the expectations placed on marketing professionals have shifted dramatically. So, are we equipping future marketers with the skills they’ll actually need?

SF Recruitment invited Darren Howe – Group Head of Credit Control UK at Rubix to take part in a special feature for us. In here, Darren shares his experience of building a high performing team and a strong credit function.

We invited Brian Morgan FCICM, Senior Director at Blackline, to guest write an article for us. Here, Brian explores the changing face of the credit industry and the increasing role of technology in credit control.

Facing redundancy can be daunting, but it also presents an opportunity to rethink your career path, build new skills, and explore exciting opportunities in the ever-evolving tech industry. Here’s how you can bounce back and position yourself for success.