Opus International Products Ltd
What challenge or opportunity prompted you to engage with the Finance for Growth team?
We engaged with the Finance for Growth team during a significant period of transition for the business.
Following a period of strong growth, we had invested in additional facilities, equipment and capability to support customer demand. However, a series of customer programme delays and market changes, particularly within the automotive sector, created pressure on cash flow and working capital.
Despite these challenges, we remained confident in the long-term potential of the business. We had a strong customer base, significant manufacturing capability and a clear diversification strategy. What we needed was expert support to understand the funding options available and identify the right financial structure to support our next phase of growth.
How did the Finance for Growth team support your business?
The Finance for Growth team provided valuable independent support, helping us assess our funding requirements, explore appropriate finance options and refine our long-term growth plans.
They challenged our thinking around forecasting, funding structures and future strategy, helping us view the business through the lens of potential lenders and investors. Their support also helped us better articulate our growth story, providing context around the investments we had made, the challenges we had faced and the opportunities ahead.
In addition, the team connected us with relevant funding and business support networks that would have been difficult to access independently.
What impact has the support had on your organisation?
The support has helped us take a more strategic approach to financial planning and growth.
We now have far greater clarity around our funding requirements and are better equipped to communicate our business strategy to lenders, investors and stakeholders. The process has also strengthened our forecasting, improved our understanding of suitable funding options and given us greater confidence in our decision-making.
Alongside this, we have continued to diversify into new sectors, strengthen our commercial leadership, secure new opportunities and invest selectively where there is a clear business case.
Perhaps most importantly, the support has given us access to experienced advisors who have provided valuable challenge, insight and perspective throughout an important stage in our growth journey.
What would you say to other businesses considering Finance for Growth support?
I would strongly recommend it.
The value goes far beyond securing funding. The team provides independent advice, practical challenge and access to expertise that can help business leaders make better-informed decisions.
Whether you're planning for growth, considering investment or navigating a challenging period, having experienced advisors who understand both the finance landscape and the realities of running an SME can make a real difference.
For Opus, the support has provided valuable guidance, connections and confidence at a time when all three were needed most.