Senior Business Advisor

**Location**

Manchester

**Company**

Business Support Business Finance (BSBF)

**Contract type**

Permanent/ Full
- time

**Salary**

Up to £51,265 per annum

**Closing Date**

15/08/2025

**Ref No**

4760

**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.
- 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.

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.

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

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.