Senior Business Advisor - Access to Finance Specialist

The Growth Company; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business development organization in Manchester seeks a Senior Business Advisor - Access to Finance Specialist. You will manage a team to deliver bespoke finance advice for SMEs, ensuring compliance with performance targets. Ideal candidates have a strong finance background, are dynamic leaders, and possess excellent project management skills. This role includes a focus on growth strategies and strong stakeholder engagement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Guaranteed interview scheme for eligible applicants

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the finance sector, comfortable managing complex challenges.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel.
• High IT literacy and confidence in using diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of finance specialists to deliver tailored support.
• Act as the lead advisor on finance-related matters.
• Conduct diagnostics and deliver bespoke growth support.

Skills

Managing high-performing teams

Understanding SME finance

Project management

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

Degree-level education in business or finance

Tools

CRM systems

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The Growth Company

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Business Advisor - Access to Finance Specialist

The Growth Company’s (GC) Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub is hiring a Senior Business Advisor – Access to Finance Specialist to manage a team of specialist business advisors to deliver high quality finance and funding advice in support of business growth including direct client engagement and management of a portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Access to Finance in managing a team of Access to Finance specialists to deliver high-impact, tailored support that unlocks growth potential in SMEs.
• Act as the lead advisor and subject matter expert on finance-related matters, including pre / early revenue stage businesses, ensuring the service cultivates strong links with lenders, investors, and appropriate intermediaries.
• Support the planning, delivery and reporting of service performance to ensure alignment with contractual targets, quality benchmarks, and delivery against stakeholder expectations.
• Conduct in-depth diagnostics and deliver bespoke, multi-disciplinary growth support to clients, addressing complex business issues with strategic, data-driven solutions.
• Guide clients through initial eligibility assessments, growth action planning and outcome tracking—ensuring compliance with project frameworks and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage relationships with external delivery partners, subcontractors, and wider GC Business Growth Hub teams to ensure cohesive service delivery.
• Monitor and manage team CRM activity and ensure accurate logging of client interactions, progress, outputs, and impact data in line with funder reporting requirements.
• Represent GC in broader economic development conversations, contributing expert insights on SME access to finance, productivity and competitive resilience.

About you:

• A dynamic leader with proven experience in the finance world—confident navigating both strategic and operational challenges.
• Comfortable leading detailed conversations around growth potential, diagnostics and complex business needs.
• Possess a valid driving licence and happy to travel for client and partner engagement as required.
• Highly IT literate with confidence using CRM systems and diagnostic tools.
• Able to influence and engage senior stakeholders and business owners through strong communication.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrable track record managing and inspiring high-performing teams to exceed KPIs.
• Deep understanding of SME finance, equity, debt, and investor networks.
• Excellent project management, planning, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional standing in business or finance.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication, reporting and business insight delivery.
• Strong working knowledge of business growth dynamics and economic development networks.

At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.

If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.