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Introducing SF Partners: A new chapter for SF Recruitment.
Introducing SF Partners: A new chapter for SF Recruitment.
After more than two decades of growth, SF Recruitment is becoming SF Partners.
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High-Demand Jobs for 2026: Where the Market Is Really Heading
High Demand Roles for 2026
Based on what we are seeing across our client and candidate networks, here are the roles and skillsets set to be in highest demand in 2026.
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Data Analysts in an Evolving Tech World
Data Analysts in an Evolving Tech World
Boost your data analyst career in the evolving tech sector with expert insights, opportunities, and trends.
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Why More Businesses Are Turning to Fractional FDs: A Practical Solution for Modern Financial Leadership
Fractional FDs: A Modern Solution
More businesses are turning to the Fractional FD or CFO model for flexible, cost-effective senior financial leadership.
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SF Wins “Best Candidate Experience”
SF Wins “Best Candidate Experience”
SF has been named winner of the Best Candidate Experience Award at the 2025 TIARA Recruitment Awards.
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Unlocking Productivity through Working Dads
Unlocking Productivity through Working Dads
A new study by Working Families and Wates Group explores how tackling workplace stigma for dads could unlock untapped productivity and retention for employers.
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Birmingham’s Finance Market on the Rise
Birmingham’s Finance Market on the Rise
Birmingham’s finance market is growing fast, with rising demand for key roles, quicker hiring, and candidates prioritising flexibility, culture, and purpose.
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SF Recruitment expands into Germany
SF Recruitment expands into Germany
SF Recruitment has officially opened a brand-new office in Frankfurt, marking an exciting new chapter as we expand into Germany.
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FRS 102 Changes in 2026: The essentials
FRS 102 Changes in 2026: The essentials
Major changes to FRS 102 from January 2026 will align revenue recognition and lease accounting with IFRS 15 and IFRS 16
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Manchester’s Rise as a Business Growth Hub
Manchester’s Rise as a Business Growth Hub
Manchester is becoming the UK’s business growth capital, with strong growth forecasts and over £20bn in North-West investment.
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SF Listed on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
SF Listed on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
The list, compiled by The Sunday Times in partnership with WorkL, celebrates organisations across the UK that are going above and beyond for their people.
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Job Application Subject Line Tips
Job Application Subject Line Tips
In a competitive job market, your email subject line is your first impression. Here's how to make it count.
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