Commercial Funding Manager

Trade Recruit; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uncapped earning potential

Performance-related bonus

Company pension scheme

Health and well-being programme

Birthday off

Free on-site parking

Modern office with career progression

Job summary

Trade Mastermind is seeking a Commercial Funding Manager in Peterborough (office-based) to oversee the funding journey from contract to cash receipt. You will work with brokers, lenders and internal teams to progress applications and resolve delays, driving cash conversion and cost efficiency.

A proactive, commercially minded professional with knowledge of commercial lending and KYC/AML processes is essential. This is a performance-driven role with uncapped bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance or business lending.
• Strong understanding of lender requirements and funding documentation, including KYC/AML.
• Ability to manage multiple funding cases and meet measurable targets.
• Proactive, accountable and financially astute with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end post-sale funding from contract signature to funding approval and cash receipt.
• Coordinate with third-party brokers and lenders to progress applications.
• Collect and verify documentation, including KYC/AML requirements.
• Assess funding routes through approved providers while minimising high-cost options.
• Monitor funding performance and improve cash conversion and time-to-cash metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Commercial funding

Lending knowledge

KYC/AML familiarity

Relationship management

Job description

Commercial Funding Manager

Location: Peterborough (Office-Based)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum

OTE: £70,000 - £90,000+ (Uncapped Performance Bonus)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Trade Mastermind

Trade Mastermind is a leading UK business education and growth organisation, helping ambitious business owners build more profitable, scalable and successful businesses.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on, results-driven position focused on managing the funding journey from signed customer contract through to successful payment.

Working closely with approved third-party brokers, lenders and internal teams, you will be responsible for progressing funding applications, resolving delays and ensuring funds are received by the business efficiently.

A key focus will be improving cash flow, reducing funding costs and identifying opportunities to streamline processes.

This is not a traditional finance or accounting role. We are looking for someone who understands commercial lending, takes ownership of outcomes and thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

You will manage the end-to-end post-sale funding process, ensuring applications progress smoothly from contract signature through to funding approval, drawdown and cash received.

This will involve working closely with third-party brokers and lenders, coordinating funding applications, collecting and verifying documentation, including KYC requirements, and proactively resolving any issues that could delay payment.

You will assess suitable funding routes through approved providers, including business loans, iWalker and Premium Credit, while minimising reliance on higher-cost funding options.

You will also monitor funding performance, improve time-to-cash, maximise successful cash conversion and identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded individual with experience in commercial finance, business lending, funding operations or brokerage support.

You will have a strong understanding of business lending products, lender requirements and funding documentation, including KYC and AML processes.

Experience managing relationships with brokers and lenders is highly desirable, alongside excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple funding cases simultaneously.

You must be a confident communicator who is comfortable chasing outstanding information, overcoming challenges and working towards measurable performance targets.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is proactive, accountable and motivated by delivering results.

Compliance

All finance arrangements are facilitated through authorised third-party brokers. This position does not involve providing financial advice or directly brokering finance.

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary of £35,000 - £45,000
• Uncapped earning potential of £70,000 - £90,000+
• Performance-related bonus linked to successful cash conversion
• Company pension scheme
• Health and well-being programme
• Birthday off
• Free on-site parking
• Modern office environment with opportunities for career progression

Why Join Trade Mastermind?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, fast-growing organisation where your contribution will have a direct impact on commercial performance and business cash flow.

You will have the autonomy to take ownership of the funding process, improve efficiency and play an important role in supporting the continued growth of Trade Mastermind.

If you have experience in commercial funding and enjoy working in a fast-paced, results-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.