Leading SME finance provider Time Finance has appointed Fozia Riaz as the Head of Business Improvement to support its long-term business excellence infrastructure strategy as it ends one of its strongest trading years to date. This appointment is crucial for the business, with Fozia expected to support the strategy aimed at growing the business and achieving objectives that will enhance system efficiency, work processes, and data management. Her role will focus on implementing continual business improvements through technology, data, processes, and procedures that align with Time Finance’s ambitious growth strategy.
Fozia joins Time Finance with over 20 years of experience in the Invoice and Asset Finance industry. Most recently, she held the position of Head of Change Delivery and Data at Skipton Business Finance. Prior to that, she worked for Ultimate Finance as Senior Project Lead and for Aldermore as National CRM and Data Manager. Commenting on her new role, Fozia expressed her excitement about joining Time Finance at such a pivotal time in its growth strategy. She noted the business’s incredible journey and strong reputation within the industry, and she is honoured to help the business realise its potential and prepare for future expansion. Fozia is impressed with the company’s attitude towards embracing change and its ambition to build a more robust future.
Fozia’s appointment is part of Time Finance’s strategic growth plan, now in its fourth year. This plan has seen the business grow its lending book to a record milestone of £190m by the end of February 2024. Sharon Bryden, Group Head of Operations, expressed her enthusiasm about Fozia joining the team, highlighting her extensive experience and knowledge. Sharon believes Fozia’s expertise will help establish a culture of continuous improvement within the business. Time Finance’s growth strategy relies on excelling through technology, data, and its people to achieve true business excellence.
Time Finance plc (LON:TIME) is an AIM-listed business specialising in the provision or arrangement of funding solutions to UK businesses seeking to access the finance they need to realise their growth plans. Time Finance can fund businesses or arrange funding with their trusted partners through Asset Finance, Invoice Finance, Business Loans, Vehicle Finance or Asset Based Lending.
