Invoice Finance by Industry
26 specialist guides. Every industry has different cash flow challenges — find yours below.
Recruitment Agencies
£8.2bnUK's biggest user at £8.2bn. Fund payroll from timesheets.
Manufacturing
£5.1bnRaw materials upfront, 30-60 day terms.
Transport & Haulage
£3.8bnFuel and drivers upfront, 45-60 day terms.
Construction & Trades
£3.2bnApplications for payment, retentions.
Wholesale & Distribution
£2.9bnStock upfront, sell on credit.
IT Contractors
Day rate placements, weekly payroll.
Professional Services
Confidential discounting for firms.
Export & International
80+ countries, multi-currency.
Cleaning
Weekly staff, monthly billing.
Electrical Contractors
Materials + construction terms.
Care Agencies
Council/NHS clients, great rates.
Nursing Agencies
NHS debtors = lowest risk.
Security
Guards weekly, clients monthly.
Engineering
Milestone billing, export.
Scaffolding
Erection, hire, dismantle cycle.
Plumbing & Heating
Commercial M&E, high materials.
HVAC
Most materials-heavy M&E trade.
Freight & Courier
Carriers, customs, warehousing.
Facilities Management
Multi-service, subcontractor chain.
Food Manufacturing
Perishable stock, supermarket terms.
Printing
Job-by-job, materials per run.
Waste Management
Vehicles, fuel, disposal fees.
Landscaping
Seasonal with year-round costs.
Staffing Agencies
Temporary/industrial workers.
Architecture
RIBA stages, confidential.
Medical Supplies
NHS supply chain, safe debtors.
Consultancy
Large invoices, selective options.
Distribution
Logistics-heavy, thin margins.
Courier
POD-based, high volume.