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Pulse Finance, a specialist provider of Invoice Finance and Trade Finance facilities of up to £5 million, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Speed as its new Head of Sales.
Matt joins Pulse Finance with nearly three decades of experience across the financial services sector, bringing extensive expertise gained from both major banking institutions and independent funders. Throughout his career, he has worked across invoice finance, trade finance, asset finance and private investment funds, holding a range of client management and sales positions in a leadership capacity.
His deep understanding of the funding landscape, combined with a proven track record of supporting businesses with tailored finance solutions, makes him a valuable addition to the Pulse Finance senior team.
As Head of Sales, Matt will lead the company’s sales and business development activities, helping more UK businesses access the working capital they need to grow, manage cash flow and navigate an increasingly challenging economic environment.
UK SMEs continue to face a range of pressures, including rising operating costs, inflationary pressures, supply chain disruption, extended payment terms and ongoing uncertainty across domestic and global markets. Access to reliable working capital has never been more important for businesses seeking to maintain stability and capitalise on growth opportunities.
Pulse Finance specialises in providing flexible Invoice Finance and Trade Finance facilities from £200k up to £5 million, helping businesses unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices and secure funding to support growth. By delivering responsive funding solutions and a relationship-led approach, Pulse Finance enables SMEs to improve cash flow, strengthen resilience and pursue their growth ambitions with confidence.
Commenting on his appointment, Matt Speed said: “I am delighted to be joining Pulse Finance at such an exciting stage in the company’s growth. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about helping businesses access the funding they need to achieve their objectives, and I look forward to working closely with business owners, introducers and professional advisers across the UK.
“SMEs are facing significant challenges in today’s market, but there are also tremendous opportunities for businesses that have the right funding support behind them. Pulse Finance has built an excellent reputation for delivering practical, flexible funding solutions, and I am excited to help more businesses secure the finance they need to grow and succeed.”
Matt’s appointment further strengthens Pulse Finance’s senior management team as the business continues to expand its presence in the UK funding market and enhance its support for SMEs seeking alternative finance solutions.
Martin Bennison Sales & Marketing Director at Pulse Finance, said: “We are delighted to welcome Matt to Pulse Finance. His breadth of experience across the broader commercial funding markets is exceptional. Matt. has spent many years helping businesses overcome funding challenges and build long-term growth, and his expertise, leadership and market knowledge will be invaluable to both our clients and our team.
“As Head of Sales, Matt will play a key role in shaping our future growth strategy, strengthening relationships with introducers and advisers, and ensuring we continue to provide outstanding funding solutions to UK SMEs. We are confident he will make a significant contribution to the continued success of Pulse Finance.”
By working closely with businesses to understand their goals and challenges, Pulse Finance helps clients secure funding solutions that enable them to operate with greater confidence whilst focussing on future growth.
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