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Birmingham’s Finance Market: Why Opportunity is Growing Here
Birmingham’s Finance Market: Why Opportunity is Growing Here
By Gareth Watkins 07.10.25
Birmingham’s finance scene is thriving, with demand rising for FP&A, data, risk, and compliance roles as the city strengthens its position in both traditional finance and fintech. Gareth Watkins shares how employers are moving faster to secure talent, counteroffers are increasing, and candidates are prioritising flexibility, culture, and purpose over salary alone.
An Audience with James Caan: A buzzing night at our new East Midlands office
An Audience with James Caan: A buzzing night at our new East Midlands office
By Fiona Frudd 11.09.25
Wednesday 10th September: Our new East Midlands Airport office was alive with energy as we welcomed almost 100 senior business leaders for An Audience with James Caan.
SF Recruitment expands into Germany with new Frankfurt office
SF Recruitment expands into Germany with new Frankfurt office
By Kirstine Archer 08.09.25
SF Recruitment has officially opened a brand-new office in Frankfurt, marking an exciting new chapter as we expand into Germany.
FRS 102 Changes in 2026: What Finance Leaders Need to Know
FRS 102 Changes in 2026: What Finance Leaders Need to Know
By James Maude 04.09.25
Major changes to FRS 102 from January 2026 will align revenue recognition and lease accounting with IFRS 15 and IFRS 16, reshaping financial reporting and business performance metrics
Graduate Business Analyst Jobs in the UK
Graduate Business Analyst Jobs in the UK
By Olivia Garner 04.09.25
Explore graduate business analyst jobs in the UK – from typical responsibilities and key skills to salary expectations, career paths, and tips to land your first role.
“Trust First, Titles Second”: One HR Leader’s Honest Take on Culture, Capability and Change
“Trust First, Titles Second”: One HR Leader’s Honest Take on Culture, Capability and Change
By Fiona Frudd 04.09.25
Exclusive interview with Beena Chohan Chartered MCIPD, HR Partner at VenturEd Solutions UK where she openly and honestly discusses her experience in her new HR leadership role at VenturEd Solutions.
Why September is the ‘second January’ in recruitment, and how you can take advantage
Why September is the ‘second January’ in recruitment, and how you can take advantage
September is becoming a pivotal month for hiring, rivalling January's traditional recruitment boom. As summer ends, companies reassess staffing needs, leading to a surge in job openings.
Proven Ways to Boost Gender Equality at Work and Why It’s Good for Business
Proven Ways to Boost Gender Equality at Work and Why It’s Good for Business
By Fiona Frudd 11.08.25
Discover government-backed strategies to improve gender equality, from flexible working rights to hiring practices that boost profits and retention.
What New Procurement Laws Mean for Hiring in Manchester
What New Procurement Laws Mean for Hiring in Manchester
By James Maude 18.07.25
New procurement laws are changing the game for supply chain hiring across Greater Manchester. Employers now want more strategic, socially aware talent—think ESG, stakeholder comms, and contract insight. It’s opening doors for both experienced pros and those ready to step up.
What SMEs Need from the Government’s Upcoming Small Business Strategy
What SMEs Need from the Government’s Upcoming Small Business Strategy
By Saira Demmer 11.07.25
Speak to any SME founder, and the frustrations quickly become apparent: layered bureaucracy, rising employment costs, and a tax regime that feels more punishing than progressive. And while this summer’s headlines promise an economic reset, the reality for small business owners is something else entirely.
Find a Job You’ll Love, And a Team That’ll be With You All the Way
Find a Job You’ll Love, And a Team That’ll be With You All the Way
By Manisha Gill 07.07.25
A feel-good, insight-led article showing how SF Recruitment goes beyond placements to genuinely boost confidence, job satisfaction, and long-term career happiness; backed by world-class candidate feedback.
Why Data Roles in Manchester Are Set to Surge
Why Data Roles in Manchester Are Set to Surge
By Tommy Parkes 07.07.25
Manchester’s data job market is heating up, with demand rising for CRM, analytics, and Power BI skills. A new Government Digital and AI campus will add 7,000 jobs. Explore the market with Tommy Parkes