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Staff Engineer with proven product engineering skills in full stack JavaScript, AI tooling and AWS in production is sought by a market leading PaaS organsiation based in central Manchester. With recent investment this Staff Engineer will play a crucial, lead role in new product development and AI innovation working closely with the CTO to 5x efficiency using AI tooling and as a primary contributor move the dial on engineering output. This role would suit a Staff Engineer with at least 8 years under their belt who is looking for the autonomy to set the technical direction of this high growth, PE backed company plus benefit financially from the company's growth journey over the coming years. This company support real commitment to a healthy work life balance with hybrid, flexible working alongside a collaborative, autonomous team culture. This Staff Engineer based near Manchester should have most of the following key skills - full stack typescript & JavaScript experience (ideally Next, React, node) - hands on product engineer ideally with solid experience operating at the staff or lead level within a product focussed environment - strong AWS in production experience - IaC exposure - Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation etc - Cloud native architecture and design skills - Solid AI tooling exposure - A genuine delivery mindset - you can ship as well design - Experience working in a Product or PaaS environment In return this staff Engineer based near Manchester will receive: - Starting salary of £90,000 - £100,000 DoE - Bonus scheme - Short working week with flexible working hours - Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office) - Great progression opportunities - 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Private healthcare - Regular salary reviews - A well-structured training scheme with external certifications So if you are a Staff Engineer who is looking to play a lead role in shaping the technical output of a successful, scaling organisation please apply now to be considered and for further info. Staff Engineer Manchester Next.js,AWS, serverless architecture JavaScript, CI, CD, Test driven development, AI, Product, terraform, React, Node

Business Analyst (12 Month FTC - Opportunity to Go Permanent) Location: Worcestershire / Warwickshire Border (commutable from Evesham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Redditch and surrounding areas) Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract with a view to becoming permanent Working Pattern: Full Time, Office Based (Monday to Friday) The Company Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation undergoing an exciting period of business transformation. As part of ongoing investment in systems, processes and continuous improvement, they are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, the Business Analyst will play a key role in driving operational and systems improvements across the business. Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance and IT, you will analyse current processes, identify opportunities for improvement and support the optimisation and enhancement of the company's ERP systems. ERP Business Analysts typically act as the bridge between operational teams and technology functions, gathering requirements, mapping processes and ensuring systems support business objectives. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with the business, challenging existing processes and delivering meaningful change within a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Work with stakeholders across the business to gather, analyse and document business requirements. Map current ("as-is") and future ("to-be") business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency. Act as the link between operational teams and IT/system providers to ensure business needs are understood and delivered effectively. Support the ongoing development, enhancement and optimisation of the company's ERP system. Analyse manufacturing, supply chain and operational processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements. Facilitate workshops and meetings with key stakeholders to understand challenges and define solutions. Produce functional specifications, process documentation, user stories and business cases. Coordinate and support system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT) and implementation activities. Assist with change management activities, including user training and process adoption. Support continuous improvement initiatives across the wider business. Business Analysts commonly lead requirements gathering, process optimisation, testing and user adoption activities to ensure ERP systems align with operational needs. Candidate Requirements Essential: Proven experience working as a Business Analyst within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrable experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Infor, Epicor, IFS or similar). Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain and operational business processes. Experience gathering and documenting business requirements and process mapping. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience supporting business change, systems enhancements or transformation projects. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. Strong documentation skills and attention to detail. What's on Offer Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum. 12-month FTC with genuine potential to become a permanent position. Opportunity to play a key role in business transformation and continuous improvement. Work within a successful and growing manufacturing organisation. Collaborative, office-based environment with strong leadership support.

Seeking an experiencedJava Developer for a leading business based near the West Midlands. Hybrid and semi-remote working opportunities available with roles paying between £55,000 - £70,000 base dependant on experience + bonus and benefits. No sponsorship is on offer and being SC eligible is essential, therefore you must have lived in the UK for the last 5 years as a minimum and have relevant right to work in the UK. To be suitable for this role you must: - Be a hands on engineer with a clear strength and proven experience (minimum 3 years) with Java and Spring Boot - Be eligible for Security Clearance (have lived in the UK for the past 5+ years) and not requiring sponsorship. So, if you meet the requirements and would be interested in discussing further, please email your cv to (url removed) or apply now to be considered.

Lead Technical Architect. Permanent role, hybrid working from Birmingham £75,000 base + benefits. Overview We are seeking an experienced and strategic Lead Technical Architect to define, lead, and govern the technical architecture capability across the organisation. This role is responsible for ensuring technology solutions are aligned to business objectives, enterprise architecture principles, and long-term strategic goals. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across infrastructure, cloud, applications, integration, and data domains, establishing architectural standards, governance frameworks, and best practices that enable the delivery of innovative, secure, scalable, and cost-effective technology services. This is a senior leadership position requiring strong stakeholder management skills, architectural expertise, and the ability to balance strategic vision with practical delivery outcomes. Key Responsibilities Technical Architecture Leadership Lead and develop the organisation's Technical Architecture capability, ensuring technology investments align with business strategy and enterprise architecture objectives. Define, implement, and maintain technical architecture standards, policies, principles, patterns, and guardrails. Establish and mature technical architecture frameworks, methodologies, and governance processes. Drive consistency and best practice across architecture disciplines and delivery teams. Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and support the development of architecture capabilities across the technology function. Architecture Strategy & Governance Develop and maintain technology roadmaps that support business priorities and future organisational needs. Ensure architectural decisions are aligned with enterprise-wide architecture strategies and standards. Provide oversight and assurance for technical designs, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, security requirements, and architectural principles. Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical architecture decisions, risks, and design challenges. Lead technical design reviews and architecture assurance activities across programmes and projects. Solution Design & Delivery Lead the technical design of enterprise-wide IT services and technology platforms. Support the translation of business requirements, strategic goals, and operational constraints into effective technical solutions. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define architecture requirements, priorities, and implementation approaches. Guide delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented in accordance with approved architectural designs. Balance architectural integrity with delivery timelines, operational requirements, and business priorities. Technology Innovation Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and market developments. Evaluate opportunities for innovation and recommend technologies that deliver measurable business value. Contribute to the organisation's technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives. Promote modern architectural approaches and continuous improvement across the technology landscape. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with senior business and technology stakeholders. Provide expert architectural consultancy and guidance across programmes, projects, and operational teams. Influence decision-making through clear communication of technical concepts, risks, opportunities, and recommendations. Support executive-level discussions relating to technology strategy and investment decisions. Essential Skills & Competencies Enterprise & Technical Architecture Ability to align technical architecture with enterprise architecture, business strategy, and organisational objectives. Strong understanding of architecture frameworks and their practical application. Experience defining and governing architecture standards, principles, and roadmaps. Solution Architecture Expertise in designing complex, multi-domain technical solutions that deliver business outcomes. Ability to communicate architecture vision and design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong understanding of end-to-end technology ecosystems and dependencies

Field Services Manager Birmingham (3 days per week on-site) £500 - £600 per day Rolling 1-month contract SF Technology is supporting a leading technology services organisation in the search for an experienced Field Services Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for managing a team of field engineers, overseeing service delivery, handling technical escalations, and supporting customers across a Managed IT environment. Required Experience Previous IT Team Lead, Field Services Lead or Technical Support Manager experience Strong Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID and Intune knowledge Windows Server and networking experience MSP or Managed Services background Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle What's on Offer £500 - £600 per day Immediate start Hybrid working (3 days on-site) Potential for extension For a confidential discussion, please contact SF Technology.

Tier 3 Cloud Engineer Milton Keynes Area (Hybrid) Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits SF Technology is recruiting for a Tier 3 Cloud Engineer to join a growing technology organisation. This is a senior technical role focused on Azure and hybrid infrastructure environments, acting as a key escalation point whilst supporting cloud projects, service improvements and operational excellence. Key Skills Microsoft Azure Microsoft 365 Entra ID / Active Directory Windows Server Azure Monitor & Log Analytics PowerShell Hybrid Infrastructure Previous 3rd Line / Tier 3 support experience What's on Offer? Hybrid working Modern Azure environment Technical progression opportunities Competitive salary and benefits If you're an experienced Cloud, Infrastructure or Senior 3rd Line Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact SF Technology for a confidential discussion.

Finance Transformation Lead / Senior Finance Transformation Consultant (D365 F&O) Overview We are seeking an experienced Finance Transformation professional with a strong accounting foundation and a proven track record of delivering finance transformation programmes using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). This role requires someone who can bridge the gap between finance and technology, bringing deep understanding of finance processes alongside hands-on experience of designing and implementing modern finance operating models within D365 F&O environments. A particular focus will be on the successful introduction and optimisation of Purchase Order (PO) processes and controls as part of wider finance transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead and support finance transformation programmes centred around Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. Assess and redesign finance processes to improve efficiency, control, governance, and reporting. Drive the implementation and adoption of Purchase Order systems and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Technology stakeholders to define requirements and deliver sustainable solutions. Challenge and improve existing processes, ensuring best practice controls are embedded. Support change management activities, stakeholder engagement, training, and user adoption. Provide subject matter expertise across financial controls, management reporting, and finance operations. Ensure finance process design aligns with D365 F&O capabilities and future business requirements. Candidate Profile Essential Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or strong accounting background gained within finance functions. Demonstrable recent experience leading or delivering finance transformation projects. Proven hands-on experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and purchase order system implementation. Experience designing and embedding financial controls within ERP environments. Ability to engage effectively with both senior finance stakeholders and technical delivery teams. Strong process mapping, business analysis, and change management skills. Desirable Experience Experience within multi-entity or complex organisational structures. Exposure to shared service centre environments. Experience of wider ERP transformation programmes. Knowledge of procurement transformation and supplier management processes. What We're Looking For We are particularly interested in candidates who started their career in accounting or finance but have subsequently built a strong track record in finance transformation and ERP-enabled change. The successful candidate will be able to combine technical finance expertise with practical implementation experience and demonstrate tangible success in introducing robust purchase order controls and processes through D365 F&O.

Project Manager Manchester Hybrid Working A growing organisation is looking to appoint a Project Manager to support the delivery of a broad and varied portfolio of technology and business change initiatives across the wider business. This role requires a genuinely well rounded Project Manager (Tech & Business Change) with experience operating across multiple areas of technology and transformation, rather than someone focused purely on a single technical discipline or isolated delivery environment. The successful individual will work across a wide range of initiatives including CRM and business application projects, infrastructure and end user technology upgrades, operational systems improvements, integrations, software related change, data initiatives, process optimisation and wider transformation programmes. The environment is fast moving and highly collaborative, with projects often spanning both technical and operational teams. The role requires someone comfortable bridging the gap between technology and the wider business, ensuring projects are delivered successfully whilst also driving user engagement, operational adoption and long term value realisation. There is also a strong stakeholder management element to the role. The successful candidate will need the confidence, credibility and gravitas to operate effectively with senior leadership teams, challenge where appropriate, manage expectations and provide clear communication around project delivery, risks, priorities and outcomes. Executive presence and the ability to build trust across both technology and operational stakeholders will be critical. Key responsibilities: End to end ownership of projects across the full delivery lifecycle from initiation and planning through to rollout, adoption and transition into BAU Delivering a varied portfolio of technology and business change projects across CRM, applications, infrastructure, systems, operational technology and process improvement Managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities across different business functions Coordinating internal IT teams, operational stakeholders, external suppliers and third party delivery partners Building and maintaining detailed project plans, governance packs, status reporting, budgets, RAID logs and delivery timelines Supporting requirements gathering, solution design discussions, testing, rollout planning and user engagement activities Ensuring business readiness, stakeholder alignment and successful operational adoption of new systems and processes Managing supplier relationships and ensuring third party deliverables remain aligned to agreed timelines and outcomes Driving clear communication across both technical and non technical audiences, ensuring stakeholders remain informed and engaged throughout delivery Providing regular updates to senior leadership teams, with the ability to communicate delivery progress, risks and priorities in a clear and commercially aware manner Identifying delivery risks, dependencies and challenges early, whilst driving appropriate mitigation plans and escalation where required Supporting continuous improvement across project delivery standards, governance and operational execution The successful candidate will likely bring: Proven experience delivering a range of IT and business change projects within a complex in house environment Experience working across multiple technology areas including CRM platforms, business systems, infrastructure, end user technology, software delivery and operational change Strong understanding of how technology initiatives impact operational processes, users and wider business performance Confidence operating across both technical and business facing stakeholder groups Strong stakeholder management capability with the executive presence to engage effectively with senior leadership teams The ability to influence, challenge and build credibility across all levels of the organisation Strong project governance, planning and delivery management capability Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within fast paced and evolving environments A proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to bring structure, momentum and accountability to project delivery Comfortable operating in hands on delivery environments where priorities can evolve quickly and collaboration is key Desirable background experience: Experience within professional services, legal, financial services, consulting or other fast paced multi stakeholder environments would be highly advantageous Experience working within organisations where technology is closely aligned to operational service delivery and client experience Exposure to complex business environments with multiple workstreams, competing priorities and senior stakeholder interaction This is a highly visible role offering broad exposure across the organisation, with the opportunity to play a key part in shaping and delivering a significant portfolio of technology and business transformation initiatives. For further information or a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only suitable candidates will be contacted

Agentic AI Consultant with extensive experience advising high growth tech businesses on AI with the pre-sales space is sought by an international consultancy based in the UK. Following significant client demand, they are looking to engage an experienced Agentic AI Consultant to help shape and deliver their growing advisory capability around agentic AI and commercial transformation. This is a rare opportunity to help define how organisations adopt and leverage agentic AI across the entire customer lifecycle, working directly with senior stakeholders to separate genuine opportunity from hype and develop practical, commercially valuable AI strategies. The Opportunity This role sits at the intersection of AI, customer experience, commercial transformation and enterprise advisory. You'll work closely with enterprise clients to assess readiness, facilitate workshops, identify high-value use cases and build structured roadmaps for the adoption of agentic AI across customer-facing functions. The focus is not internal productivity tools or employee engagement. You'll act as a trusted advisor, helping clients understand where agentic AI can create meaningful value and where it may be premature, risky or operationally unsuitable. This Agentic AI Consultant should have most of the following key skills: - Strong understanding of agentic AI concepts including orchestration, memory, tooling, autonomy, evaluation frameworks and governance - Experience facilitating senior stakeholder workshops - Strong customer lifecycle and commercial transformation expertise - Ability to bridge business and technical conversations - Understanding of enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, Microsoft, ServiceNow, Adobe, HubSpot, Zendesk, Intercom, UiPath or similar - Excellent communication, influencing and advisory skills - Pragmatic judgement and the ability to challenge hype-led thinking Contract Details - Initial 6-month contract - Strong likelihood of extension - Fully remote (international travel will occasionally be required but is generously expensed - Up to £1,000 per day - Outside of IR35 So if you are an Agentic AI Consultant who likes the idea of helping organisations explore how AI agents can transform business outcomes please apply now for more information and to be considered. Agentic AI Consultant Remote Up to £1000 per day outside of IR35

Software Engineer with key skills across the PHP stack and solid AWS and AI tooling exposure ideally gained in a product/ platform engineering environment is sought on a hybrid basis by a high growth, PE backed Saas scale up based in Worcestershire. With recent investment this Software Engineer will be joining a dynamic, autonomous team of six tasked with scaling new product functionality and greenfield solutions. As such proven experience working in a product led, AI enabled would be hugely beneficial. This role would suit an experienced software engineer who has some exposure to AI tooling but wants to learn more and join a business that is driving business growth through tech innovation. In return this Software Engineer can expect a highly autonomous, innovation first team environment with the flexibility to work remotely whilst being offered a clear progression pathway as the team scales. This Software engineer should have most of the following key skills - Strong commercial PHP & Laravel development experience - Practical exposure to AI tools, LLM tools or AI enabled product features - Experience working on a Saas, product led environment would be a plus - Solid third-party integration skills - Strong AWS deployment exposure - DevOps understanding would be useful - Docker, Kubernetes etc - Solid pipeline automation skills (CI/CD) In return this Senior Software Engineer will receive: - Base salary of circa £75,000 - Long term remote working (twice a month on-site in Worcestershire) - Bonus scheme - Private healthcare - Flexible working hours - Clear progression and personal development opportunities - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Private pension - Regular salary reviews So if you are a software engineer who is excited by AI innovation and is keen to play a key role in building high traffic, enterprise grade applications for household names then please apply now to be considered. Software Engineer Worcestershire Product, PHP, AI, LLM, Laravel, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Saas, DevOps

Head of Digital Platforms with a background in B2B e-commerce is sought by a high growth industrial retailer based in the Midlands on a contract basis. With an aggressive M&A strategy in full swing this business have acquired a 5m TO e-commerce brand and are looking for a commercially minded Head of Digital Platforms to become the senior technology leader responsible for the acquired digital business. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of an established e-commerce platform, evaluate its technical landscape, lead a growing team, and help shape the future digital strategy of the wider group. This is not a traditional software engineering leadership role. Instead, we're seeking someone who understands how successful online businesses are built, scaled and optimised-from customer experience and platform architecture through to integrations, reporting, operational efficiency and team leadership. This Head of Digital Platforms should have most of the following key skills: - A strong technical background with e-commerce development - experience building, launching or scaling e-commerce platforms - Strong understanding of digital architecture, integrations and platform ecosystems - Experience managing digital, technology or product teams - Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills - Strong analytical and reporting capability with experience creating meaningful business insight - Experience working with platforms such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce or similar - Knowledge of CRM, ERP, payment, fulfilment and marketplace integrations - Commercial acumen and the ability to balance technical and business priorities - Experience within a growing SME, scale-up or multi-site business would be highly advantageous Why Join? - Opportunity to shape the digital future of a growing group - High-profile role with significant autonomy and influence - Exposure to acquisition integration and strategic transformation projects - Work directly with senior leadership and key decision makers - Genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact on business growth This role is paying between £(Apply online only)pd outside of IR35 and is offered on a rolling 6-month contract with the high possibility of the contract being extended or made into a permanent position. If you're passionate about digital platforms, e-commerce and leading teams to deliver meaningful commercial outcomes please apply now. Head of Digital Platforms Midlands £600- £700 pd

Principal Engineer - Managed IT Services Bedfordshire (Hybrid Working) Up to £62,000 + Benefits Permanent SF Technology is recruiting for a Principal Engineer to join a growing Managed Services organisation. This is a senior technical role, acting as the highest point of escalation while providing technical leadership, architectural guidance, and engineering best practice across a diverse customer base. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams Support infrastructure, cloud, and modern workplace environments Drive service improvements and engineering standards Lead technical remediation and transformation projects Contribute to solution design and technical governance Skills & Experience Strong Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD) and Intune experience Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS & DHCP Hybrid cloud and infrastructure environments PowerShell scripting and automation Strong security and identity management knowledge Experience within Managed Services or complex IT environments Ability to troubleshoot and resolve high-level technical issues What's on Offer? Salary up to £62,000 Hybrid working Career progression opportunities Exposure to modern cloud and security technologies Supportive and collaborative culture If you're an experienced senior engineer looking to take on a technical leadership role within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact SF Technology for a confidential discussion.

PHP Developer Location: Greater Manchester (Office-Based) Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Performance Bonus Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Opportunity SF Technology is partnering with an innovative technology business that is transforming how organisations use data, analytics and emerging AI technologies to make smarter decisions. We're looking for a talented PHP Developer to join a growing team building customer-facing platforms, data-driven applications and AI-enabled products. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful technical challenges, influence product development, and be part of a business that is embracing AI as a core part of its future. If you're passionate about modern software development, enjoy solving complex problems, and are excited by the opportunities AI creates for developers, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a PHP Developer, you'll play a key role in developing and enhancing a suite of web-based products used by customers across multiple sectors. You'll work across the full development lifecycle, building robust backend services, integrating APIs, creating intuitive user interfaces, and helping shape the future direction of the platform. You'll also be encouraged to leverage AI-powered development tools and workflows to improve productivity, accelerate delivery and enhance the quality of solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain PHP-based web applications Build and integrate REST APIs and third-party services Develop responsive and user-friendly front-end experiences Create data-driven dashboards and reporting functionality Contribute to technical architecture and best practices Collaborate with developers, stakeholders and leadership teams Utilise AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and quality Support the development of AI-enabled functionality within customer-facing products Skills & Experience Essential Commercial PHP development experience Strong understanding of modern web application development Experience integrating APIs and external services Front-end development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) Strong SQL and database knowledge Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects Genuine interest in AI and emerging technologies Desirable Laravel or Symfony experience Experience building SaaS or product-based applications Cloud platform exposure (AWS or similar) Experience working with large datasets Data visualisation or dashboard development experience Familiarity with AI development tools such as Copilot, Cursor or Claude Code About You You'll be someone who enjoys learning, experimenting and improving how software is built. You'll be naturally curious, technically strong and comfortable working in an environment where new ideas are encouraged. This role would suit someone who wants to deepen their technical expertise, work closely with decision-makers, and have a genuine impact on the products they help create. What's On Offer? Salary between £50,000 and £70,000 Performance-related bonus scheme Opportunity to work with modern AI-assisted development practices High levels of ownership and autonomy Exposure to cutting-edge product development Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers Career development focused on technical growth and expertise Collaborative and ambitious team environment If you're excited by modern software engineering, AI-enabled development and building products that solve real-world problems, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through SF Technology.

ERP Analyst Location: Bedford (On-site) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role We are looking for an ERP Analyst to support, maintain, and improve our ERP systems and related business processes across the organisation. This role will work closely with operational, finance, supply chain, and IT teams to ensure the ERP platform is running effectively and meeting business needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in troubleshooting issues, supporting users, analysing system performance, and assisting with future system enhancements and projects. Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day support for the company ERP system and users Investigate and resolve ERP-related issues and system errors Work with stakeholders to gather business requirements and recommend system improvements Support ERP upgrades, implementations, testing, and integrations Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and system documentation Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements Assist with user training and creation of training materials Liaise with third-party vendors and support partners where required Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance within the ERP environment Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations and finance functions Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in an ERP Analyst, ERP Support, Business Systems Analyst, or similar role Experience supporting ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage X3, NetSuite, Infor, or similar Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good understanding of business processes, particularly finance, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing Experience with reporting tools and data analysis Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Desirable Skills SQL or database knowledge Experience with ERP implementation or migration projects Knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting tools Manufacturing or distribution sector experience

SF Technology Partners are working with a Private Equity backed property operations business based in London who are looking to appoint a highly skilled Principal Data Scientist, focused on improving, automating and driving efficiency in the existing finance processes, as the business looks to modernise. You will be given the autonomy to partner with key business stakeholders and be expected to quickly understand the existing processes and procedures in place, before utilising a highly analytical data driven approach to design, plan and execute significant process upgrades across the Finance function in conjunction with the CFO. You will be expected to lean on demonstrable skills in API Integrations, automation scripting & RPA as well as to effectively use Python, SQL & other big data tools to optimize existing processes, ensuring more efficient working practices and resource allocation. In order to succeed in a role of this nature, you must have a strong Data Science background, however equally critical is to have the right mindset and approach. This role calls for a candidate who demonstrates exceptional forward & sometimes unconventional thinking, they need to have a genuine curiosity around process optimization and how a data background and can work to increase efficiencies in a Finance function. This person must be prepared for a role that will offer incredible autonomy and the chance for exceptional growth, but will come with a expectation of delivering these efficiencies effectively. In return you will receive a competitive salary, highly desirable wider benefits package, but most importantly, will offer the right candidate an opportunity to drive their career forward immeasurably by offering the opportunity and exposure to deliver meaningful change and process upgrades in a highly regarded Private Equity backed environment.

Machine Learning Engineer with generative AI, LLM or ML experience is sought by a high growth scale up based near Birmingham. Working at the forefront of national security innovation this Machine Learning Engineer will work within a R&D team collaborating with industry partners to turn ideas into production ready, market leading solutions. This role would suit a software engineer with a couple of years commercial experience within broad range of technologies and a demonstratable passion for AI/ ML innovation who is looking for a truly collaborative, autonomous working environment with end to end project exposure. In return this Machine Learning Engineer can expect excellent career development and training opportunities within a market leading SME. Given the nature of the work all successful candidates will need to be British citizens This Machine Learning Engineer should have most of the following key skills: - A software or data engineering background - Python, JavaScript, Typescript node.js etc - A real passion for bleeding edge generative AI and/or advanced machine learning technology - Pytorch, TensorFlow, LlamaCPP, Keras etc - Varied database exposure - PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB - Cloud services exposure - AWS preferred but all considered - Very strong communication skills - Experience working in R&D or small technical teams would be a plus This Machine Learning Engineer will receive - Starting salary of up £70,000 DoE - Hybrid working (1 day a week in the office) - Extensive personal development scheme - 25 days holiday - Generous pension scheme - 10% Bonus - Private healthcare - Truly autonomous, collaborative culture with extensive growth potential - Regular remuneration reviews So if you are a Machine Learning Engineer who wants to join a market leading business with innovation at its core please apply now to be considered Birmingham Research & development, generative AI, machine learning, LLM, Python, PyTorch

Data Analyst Manchester City Centre (Hybrid - 2 Days Per Week) £35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits SF Technology are recruiting for a Data Analyst on behalf of an established UK organisation investing in the growth of its data and reporting capabilities. This is an opportunity for a Data Analyst with strong Power BI experience to join a growing team and play a key role in developing reporting solutions, improving data quality and delivering meaningful business insights. Working closely with stakeholders across multiple business functions, you will be responsible for developing dashboards, managing reporting processes and helping drive data-led decision making. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports Gather reporting requirements from business stakeholders Analyse, transform and validate data from multiple sources Create clear and actionable business insights Build and maintain data models Improve reporting processes and identify efficiencies Support wider business intelligence and reporting initiatives Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders Skills & Experience Required Strong Power BI experience, including DAX and data modelling Experience working with SQL Server and SSIS Strong reporting and business intelligence background Experience cleansing, transforming and validating data Ability to communicate complex information clearly Strong stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Experience Experience within finance, commercial or operational reporting environments Exposure to QlikSense or Tableau Experience working with multiple business systems and data sources What's On Offer Hybrid working (2 days per week in Manchester City Centre) Flexible working environment Opportunity to influence reporting and analytics capability Exposure to a wide variety of stakeholders Long-term career development opportunities This role would suit a Data Analyst, BI Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Power BI Analyst or Business Intelligence Analyst looking to join a business where they can make a genuine impact. For further information, please apply today or contact SF Technology for a confidential discussion.

Business Development Manager Private Client / Wills & Probate Sector Salary Negotiable + Bonus Scheme SF Partners are working exclusively with a high-growth legal services business specialising in Wills, Probate, Estate Planning and Private Client services to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Manager. This is a senior strategic hire responsible for building and owning the firm's introducer and referral partner ecosystem across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving organic revenue growth through the development of long-term relationships with professional introducers, including IFAs, accountants, estate agents, funeral directors, care providers and private banking networks. Reporting directly into the Chief Growth Officer, this role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the firm's channel strategy during an exciting period of expansion. The Opportunity The Business Development Manager will take ownership of the full introducer lifecycle - from strategy and origination through to onboarding, relationship management and commercial performance optimisation. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced partnerships or relationship-led sales professional who thrives in a consultative, commercially accountable environment and is comfortable operating with senior external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Channel Strategy & Partnerships Execute and refine the firm's introducer partnership strategy Identify high-value referral channels and prioritise growth opportunities Originate, negotiate and onboard new introducer partnerships Ensure all commercial arrangements remain compliant with SRA guidelines and internal governance frameworks Relationship Management Develop strong long-term relationships with existing introducer partners Conduct regular account reviews and pipeline meetings Create feedback loops around lead quality, conversion performance and client outcomes Maintain accurate CRM records and reporting standards Brand Development & Market Engagement Deliver education-led business development initiatives including CPD sessions, webinars and technical updates Represent the business at industry events, networking forums and professional panels Support wider brand visibility within the private client and estate planning market Commercial Performance Work closely with internal commercial and operational teams to track: lead generation performance conversion rates cost per acquisition lifetime value by introducer segment Continuously optimise channel performance and resource allocation About You We are keen to speak with candidates who have: Proven experience in partnership development, business development or introducer relationship management Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive measurable revenue growth Experience within legal services, wealth management, financial services, probate, estate planning or related professional services sectors Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills A consultative, relationship-led approach to business development Strong organisational skills with experience managing pipelines and CRM systems Package Salary: Negotiable Bonus / OTE: 30-60% of base salary Quarterly performance accelerators Hybrid working flexibility Significant progression opportunity within a scaling business Apply for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact SF Partners directly.