Funding Associate

Propel Finance was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, Propel has grown to become one of the UK’s largest, independent finance houses. We have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology.

From this continued success we are now looking to recruit a Funding Associate to allow us to continue our exciting growth plans.

Our aim is to take the service we offer to the next level, to push the boundaries of what’s available, and to create great customer experiences consistent with our values. Does that sound like something you’d like to be part of?

At the heart of the role, is shaping our funding opportunities that power our business for our customers, setting the vision and ensuring all stakeholders understand where we are going. As a Funding Associate, you will ensure we have the funding lines, thinking and resilience to enable world class customer delivery to support our hugely ambitious plans. You will be a superb communicator, have an excellent eye for detail and be able process the funding of deals through Propels various 3rd party funder facilities.

Role responsibilities;

• Manage the process to raise paperwork for funding transactions on a daily basis.
• Action queries and manage decision communication through Propel’s origination / CRM system and liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the external funding pipeline management strategy, proactively engaging with relevant internal teams to ensure proposal acceptances are converted to funded transactions.
• Communicating with external third parties and collaborating with the wider finance team

Key skills required;

• Excellent attention to detail
• Time management and organisation skills
• Strong communication skills
• Experience working with Excel and Word
• Experience working in financial services is beneficial but not essential

So, why would you want to work here?

We have a great working environment and we’re an ambitious business. We achieve so much because of our people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It’s a truly collaborative place to work.

At Propel, we embrace hybrid working and with modern offices in Newport, London and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, you’ll never be too far away from colleagues.

This is a hybrid role, with 1 day per week in the Newport office, giving you the best of both worlds.

Benefits you can expect:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 2 additional days holiday after 5 years’ service
• Birthday day off
• Opt in Private Medical Insurance
• Subsidised gym membership at £18.75 a month
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Buy Annual Leave Scheme
• Half day seasonal shopping
• Auto enrolment pension – 3% employer contribution subject to eligibility
• Life Assurance 3 x basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Company events and reward schemes

We are proud to be a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion.

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