We have been supporting a range of clients to successfully trade overseas with our Export Finance solution for over 15 years. Our specialist team have between them, almost 150 years’ experience of supporting businesses with working capital finance; much of that experience gained through working with businesses who trade internationally.

Head of Export

Yvonne joined BFS over ten years ago with the remit of supporting growth of our Export Invoice Finance business. She has over 30 years’ industry experience across BFS and other organisations; prior to joining BFS Yvonne was a Regional Director at GMAC Commercial Finance and Head of International Business with Bank of New York.

Relationship Manager

Paul has been delivering working capital solutions for businesses involved in International Trade for over 25 years. Paul has worked for two major banks as well as independent providers of cashflow solutions. Whether it’s clothing or cosmetics, trainers or transport, Paul understands the issues, and provides workable solutions for companies to grow their exports.

Relationship Manager

David is based in Yorkshire and has more than 40 years’ experience in banking, Factoring and Invoice Discounting. He has experience at all levels of the client life cycle, and has worked with a wide variety of industries. Outside of work he takes the opportunity to travel widely and also ski and snowboard when the opportunity arises.

Relationship Manager

Ian has been in the Invoice Finance industry for almost 40 years, mostly working in client facing roles, working with businesses within a range of sizes and profiles. He joined BFS in 2014 and has been working since then as a relationship manager in the export team. Outside of work, Ian is a trustee of a local charity, and enjoys most sports.

Relationship Manager

Sarah has been in the Invoice Finance industry for over 17 years; prior to that she worked in banking. Within Invoice Finance, Sarah spent the first 5 years as a client service manager, in construction and then Export, before taking time out to have a family. She has been a relationship Manager for the past 8 years, supporting a wide profile of clients.