GC Business Finance, a responsible lender supporting SMEs across the UK, has appointed Aaron Malins as director of business finance.

Established in 2002 as part of The Growth Company, GCBF has a strong track record of supporting SMEs that struggle to access funding from mainstream lenders.

It currently manages a number of leading SME-focused funds, including as national Business Support Partner for the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, along with smaller loans for the Bank’s Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.

Malins brings over two decades of experience across finance, lending and advisory. He previously served as CFO of Manchester-based regulated consumer finance firm DSG, as well as managing director of its lending division Unity Auto Finance.