Job Title: Relationship Manager 

Location: Leeds

Salary: Up to £65,000

About the Company: An established alternative finance provider specialising providing short-term lending and invoice finance to SMEs throughout the UK. Based predominantly in the North our client is well-respected with a very strong and experienced management team. The company has enjoyed consistent growth in the 10 years it has been trading and boasts an enviable reputation for being both a great employer and a fair and transparent lender.

Job Description: The role holder is responsible for managing a portfolio of clients collectively borrowing in excess of £60m. The portfolio is a mix of trading business and property investors, mainly Yorkshire based with all lending secured.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Strong Relationship skills
  • Able to communicate at Board level
  • Experience of secured lending, preferably property based.

For more information or to send applications please contact Tracy Fletcher on 07852 150953 or via email to tracy@cfrecruitment.co.uk

Job Title: Client Executive

Location: Manchester or London

Salary: Up to £40k

About the Company:  

A new to market lender, providing bridging facilities up to £50m

Job Description:  

Supporting the management of a portfolio of mid-market bridging clients, responsible for day-to-day management of a portfolio of clients who have loans active within the loan book. You will be the key point of contact for such clients to cover a range of queries and requirements.

Skills and experience needed (essential or preferred): 

  • Experience in a commercial relationship manager support role
  • Property lending experience an advantage
  • Experience of working on security documentation and legals relating to property lending

Please contact Melanie Phillips for more information on mel@cfrecruitment.co.uk

Job Title: Invoice Finance Manager

Location: Home Based

Salary:  TBC

About the Company:

My client is a forward-thinking alternative lender, offering combined loan and invoice finance facilities to UK SMEs. They have been trading for over 18 months and so far have deployed in excess of £9m.

About the Role

The role is responsible for managing and executing the invoice finance process for clients. The role holder will work closely with clients, financial institutions, and colleagues to deliver an efficient and exceptional service.  

As a relatively new to market proposition, this will be a varied role with plenty of opportunities for development. Whilst there is a lot of client management, there will be some operational responsibilities as well.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills: 

  • 5 years + experience of Invoice Finance
  • Construction Finance experience
  • Interpretation of Accounts

For more information or to send application, please contact Tracy Fletcher on 07952 150 953 or email her at tracy@cfrecruitment.co.uk

Job Title: Asset Finance – Business Development Manager 

Location: Manchester / Birmingham / East of England

Salary: Negotiable

About the Company: Our client established the Group by acquiring a number of asset finance brokerages.

Job Description: We are seeking experienced Asset Finance  BDM’s who have developed a network of customers in the above geographical areas.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Proven network of customers in the geographic patch.

  • Experience of various asset types will be considered

For more information or to send applications please contact Lucy Done on 07415 773342 or email her on lucy@cfrecruitment.co.uk

Job Title: ABL Director

Location: Greater London

Salary: Between £90k and £150k DOE

About the Company:

Our client a leading national provider of flexible Asset Based funding solutions to UK businesses. Independently owned, they pride themselves on delivering unrivalled levels of customer service, creating partnerships with their clients. They  provide funding for and often support event driven scenarios including Growth, Acquisition, Refinance or Turnaround.

Job Description: Originating and closing sustainable new business. Establishing and maintaining relationships with introducers, including Accountants, Corporate Finance and Debt Advisors, Private Equity Houses etc… Working closely with the marketing team to develop professional sales material. Developing strong relationships and a presence within their patch.

Experience and Skills Required:

  • Client Focus –  Strong relationship skills
  • Creativity – look for tailored solutions to clients’ lending requirements.
  • Question Everything –   articulating ‘why’ as much as ‘what’
  • Committed to continual self-development
  • A track record of high performance
  • Demonstrable introducer network with evidence of deal success

For more information or to apply for this role contact Alison Campbell on 07903 018 136 or email her on alison@cfrecruitment.co.uk.

Job Title: Investment Executive

Location: Teeside

Salary:  Up to £55k

About the Company:

Our Client is an investment funder who specialises in the SME finance sector by delivering investment funds.

Job Description:

The investment executive is responsible for sourcing and appraising applications for investments. Investments will be made under commercial terms and in accordance with the investment criteria and will be in line with the investment operating guidelines for each fund. Investments can be structured into loans, or mezzanine loans. Source and appraise investment proposals. Maintain and develop technical and industry specific knowledge to ensure best practice and compliance in investment activity. You will conduct thorough and robust management, financial and commercial due diligence when considering investment opportunities and assess the risks attendant to each investment and be responsible for negotiating terms and conditions relating to legal documentation for placing investments. You will be responsible for assessing applications for funding and prepare reports recommending investment to fund manager, group investment director or investment committee, where the proposed investment meets the risk and portfolio criteria established by finance

Skills and experience needed (essential or preferred):

  •    Previous leveraged finance, banking or corporate finance experience in SME sector

    • Understanding of all aspects relating to debt investment in either early stage or later stage investing
    • Understanding of risk assessment and investment processes and procedures
    • Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
    • Able to work independently and as part of a team
    • Confident in own decision making skills
    • Ability to prioritise and organise work under pressure
    • Attention to detail
    • Experience of analysing financial information
    • Accountancy or banking qualification
    • Driving licence

    Desirable 

    • Knowledge and understanding of the role of the public sector in SME finance
    • Understanding of the regional business environment and an established network of introducers
    • IT literate to include the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint

For more information contact Melanie Phillips on melanie@cfrecruitment.co.uk

Job Title: Sales Manager/Director  –  Commercial Finance

Location: Midlands

Salary:  Competitive

About the Company:

Our client is one of the leading providers of cross-border asset-based lending and leasing finance solutions in the UK. Their current focus is the support of businesses with a sustainable focus, providing a broad range of flexible funding solutions that support SME and Mid-Market businesses in their quest for sustainability. They are also a strong supporter of diversity in the workplace.

Job Description: Responsible for generating new business in the mid-market commercial finance space

Skills and experience needed (essential or preferred):  

  • At least 4 years minimum experience of working in commercial finance.
  • Extensive knowledge of ABL products.
  • Strong network of introducers.

For more information or to make an application contact Tracy Fletcher on 07852 150 953 or email her on tracy@cfrecruitment.co.uk

Job Title: Business Development Manager, South Of England

Location: Home based – ability to travel around the South of England

Salary:Up to £65k plus additional benefits

About the Company:  

Our client is a high-profile well known vehicle leasing company, with over 300k vehicles in their fleet. They are a member of the Climate Group’s EV100 global initiative to accelerate the transition to EVs.

Job Description:  

Be responsible for the origination of new to bank fleet deals, concentrating vehicle fleet size of 100+. Provide support and share best practice with colleagues on major deals or tender renewals.

Skills and experience needed (essential or preferred):  

  • Experience of working with corporate clients with vehicle fleet size 100+
  • Proven track record of signing contract hire/fleet management deals
  • Good understanding of salary sacrifice scheme

Please contact Melanie Phillips for more information on melanie@cfrecruitment.co.uk

Job Title: Business Development Manager, Midlands

Location: Home based – ability to travel around the Midlands

Salary: Up to £65k plus additional benefits

About the Company:  

Our client is a high-profile well known vehicle leasing company, with over 300k vehicles in their fleet. They are a member of the Climate Group’s EV100 global initiative to accelerate the transition to EVs.

Job Description:  

Be responsible for the origination of new to bank fleet deals, concentrating vehicle fleet size of 100+. Provide support and share best practice with colleagues on major deals or tender renewals.

Skills and experience needed (essential or preferred):  

  • Experience of working with corporate clients with vehicle fleet size 100+
  • Proven track record of signing contract hire/fleet management deals
  • Good understanding of salary sacrifice scheme

Please contact Melanie Phillips for more information on melanie@cfrecruitment.co.uk

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: The North East

Salary:  Up to £75k depending on experience

About the Company: One of the largest independent financial services providers specialising in the provision of factoring and invoice finance facilities globally.

Job Description:  The role holder will be responsible for developing business in the North East.

Skills and experience needed (essential or preferred):  

  • A proven track record in originating invoice finance business
  • An established introducer network

For more information contact Mel Phillips or to send applications please send your details via email to melanie@cfrecruitment.co.uk