Finance For Enterprise (FFE) has appointed Sean Thorn as its new senior business lending manager, bringing over 25 years of industry experience to support the organisation’s continued growth and commitment to helping SMEs access vital funding.
Sean’s appointment strengthens FFE’s experienced lending team and reflects its ongoing mission to provide tailored, relationship-driven financial support to ambitious businesses across the region.
Sean joins the South Yorkshire-based outfit after running his own successful finance brokerage. During this time, he built a strong brand and secured funding for a range of clients.
Prior to this, he spent over a decade at Aldermore Bank PLC, where he held several senior roles and played a key part in developing broker networks across the South of England, contributing to the bank’s record-breaking £1 billion new business milestone in 2018.
His earlier career included key business development roles at HBOS and Barclays Asset Finance, where he gained extensive experience in asset-based lending and forged strong relationships across transportation, engineering, and other traditional sectors.
In his new role at Finance For Enterprise, Sean will draw on his vast industry knowledge and introducer network to support businesses looking to access finance for growth. He will work closely with brokers, intermediaries, and business owners to deliver tailored lending solutions that help unlock potential and create lasting impact.
Commenting on his appointment, Sean said: “On learning about FFE and meeting the team, I was eager to be part of the journey. Having worked across the finance sector and then stepping out on my own, I became disillusioned with the growing focus on automation and profit over people.
“FFE prioritises service, understanding and community impact – all values I strongly believe in. I’m looking forward to using my experience to help businesses not just survive but thrive.”
Andrew Austwick, managing director at Finance For Enterprise, added: “We are delighted to welcome Sean to the team. His breadth of experience, particularly in the broker market, is a tremendous asset to our organisation.
“Sean understands the value of personal relationships and the importance of working closely with businesses to find the right funding solutions. His values align perfectly with our mission to support enterprise and promote economic growth in our communities.”
