Job Description

Location

Manchester

Company

Business Support Business Finance (BSBF)

Contract type

Permanent/ Full- time

Salary

Up to 42,765 per annum

Closing Date

15/08/2025

Ref No

4759

The Growth Company's (GC)

Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub is hiring a Business Advisor - Access to Finance Specialist to support ambitious businesses in achieving growth. You'll assess growth potential, identify barriers to the achievement of growth, and develop action plans to unlock opportunities. The role includes managing enquiries, guiding clients through growth plans, and connecting them with tailored services and expertise all aligned to operational milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver the Access to Finance service, helping Greater Manchester SMEs unlock growth, improve GVA, and create or safeguard jobs Manage a portfolio of 40-60 businesses annually, conducting deep-dive diagnostics and building tailored financial growth plans Personally introduce clients to targeted support services and ensure delivery aligns with strategic needs and growth objectives Maintain accurate progress tracking and reporting using CRM tools; meet funders' data and impact requirements Collaborate with internal GC teams and external strategic partners to drive seamless service delivery and referral success Engage with businesses from initial enquiry to implementation, supporting their financial journey with actionable insights Capture and report outputs including financial impact, job creation, and investment readiness progress Grow and leverage a network of finance professionals and industry contacts to benefit clients and enrich the GC ecosystem

About You:

Experienced finance professional with a solid understanding of SME funding and business financial strategy Comfortable working with data, financial documents, and using tech tools to streamline service delivery and maintain visibility of client engagement status. A natural relationship-builder, confident in engaging senior stakeholders and offering actionable advice Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset Holds a full UK driving licence and ready to travel across Greater Manchester when needed

Skills Required:

Proven expertise in SME finance, investment readiness, funding solutions, and interpreting financial statements Strong background in account management, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration Excellent presentation, planning, and project management skills with attention to detail Comfortable navigating CRM databases, reporting systems, and general IT tools Degree-level business education or equivalent experience, ideally with 5+ years in senior private sector roles Experience of project delivery, budget and contract management
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.



We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco.uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.



Examples include:


Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance Extra time for tasks Interview questions shared beforehand Accessibility software or equipment for assessments
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GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.



All GC colleagues will work inline with the Health & Safety at work act and the GC Health & Safety Policy.