Finance specialist announces senior appointment

Ian has over 23 years’ experience working in the finance and professional sectors in various roles for companies including Breslins, GetSet for Growth, BCRS Business Loans, RBS, and Santander. He is an established business growth professional with experience in developing and managing long-term sustainable relationships with growing SMEs. In his role at Navigate Commercial Finance Ian will focus on helping businesses across Lichfield, Staffordshire and the wider region to access the right finance to grow. He will work with business owners, professional advisors, and strategic partners to source the most appropriate commercial finance to support their working capital needs using a network of specialist, pragmatic lenders. Funding solutions include invoice finance, asset-based lending, revolving credit facilities and cashflow loans. 

Ian Gardner, New Business at Navigate Commercial Finance said: “There continues to be challenges facing SMEs and small businesses, and many are struggling to find the right finance to grow. It can be difficult to know who to speak to and I am looking forward to helping companies thrive and access the right funding. My role is to make the funding experience easier for both the borrower and the lender. I’ve watched Navigate Commercial Finance grow over recent years and it’s a great business with an excellent reputation that I am pleased to join.”

Paul Varley, Managing Director at Navigate Commercial Finance explains: “Ian stood out for his experience and market knowledge. His appointment comes at a significant growth point for Navigate Commercial Finance coming off the back of a highly successful third year after posting a 142% increase in revenue and an 180% rise in lending and approved facilities. We’re committed to expand further this year and Ian’s expertise will help us to drive success and reach out to more businesses seeking finance. Ian has an excellent business network across the region complemented by in-depth knowledge of the funding needs of growing businesses. Together this is a powerful combination and something that SMEs can tap into by talking to us about their business plans.”

Managing Director Paul Varley established Navigate Commercial Finance in 2021 to help SMEs raise finance that is best suited to their needs. The team works directly with businesses as well as a range of professionals including accountants, banks, alternative lenders, and corporate finance specialists to support any of their clients seeking new finance facilities. Principal funding solutions provided include invoice finance, asset-based lending,  revolving credit facilities, cashflow loans, asset finance and real estate finance.