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Close Brothers Invoice Finance, part of Close Brothers Group plc, has announced the appointment of Ashley Middleton as Regional Sales Director at their Manchester office. 

Ashley brings to the role extensive experience in the finance industry, gained as part of the Close Brothers Invoice Finance team where he held the positions of Client Manager and Client Executive. Previously he was a Credit Manager for British Gas.

As Regional Sales Director, he will be responsible for developing and generating business across Manchester, Stoke, Crewe, Nottingham and Derby, working with firms to create uniquely structured, tailored financial solutions.

Ashley said: “I’m really pleased to further my career with Close Brothers. This is a great opportunity and I’ve been working towards the role for some time. I’m looking forward to putting my knowledge and expertise into practice, reaching out to support more local businesses with sustainable finance packages.”

Ian Steward, Managing Director for Close Brothers Invoice Finance in the North said: “Ashley has been a valuable part of our team for several years and I’m delighted to welcome him into this new position.

“The outlook for businesses in the North West appears increasingly positive and we are experiencing a growing demand from firms for funding, so the timing of this promotion is critical. The Close Brothers Business Barometer found that over a third of firms in the region plan to expand in the next 12 months and we’ve brought Ashley into this new role to develop financial solutions that will allow businesses to fulfill these aspirations.

“I’m confident that his knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by businesses of all sizes will make him a valuable asset to both our clients and our team.”

Invoice finance offers up to 90 percent of the value of unpaid invoices the instant they are raised, providing immediate access to cash without waiting to be paid by the customer.

For more information and news about Close Brothers Invoice Finance please visit www.closeinvoice.co.uk.

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