Invoice Finance for Manufacturers
Manufacturers often wait 60-90 days for payment on large orders while needing to fund raw materials, labour, and production upfront. Invoice finance releases cash from your sales ledger so you can maintain production schedules without turning down orders due to cash flow constraints.
Manufacturing invoice finance works particularly well because you're selling to other businesses (B2B invoices) with verifiable delivery and acceptance. Lenders assess your debtor book quality, concentration levels, and industry credit norms to set advance rates.
Key Benefits
- Fund raw material purchases from invoice advances
- Maintain production schedules without cash flow gaps
- Facility scales with order volume — no need to renegotiate
- Non-recourse options available for debtor protection
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I combine invoice finance with stock finance?
Yes. Many manufacturers use a combined facility where invoice finance funds receivables and stock finance funds raw materials or finished goods. This provides comprehensive working capital coverage.
What advance rate will I get?
Typically 80-90% of invoice value for UK B2B debtors. Advance rates may be lower for export invoices, debtor concentrations above 25%, or industries with high dispute rates.
How does it work with stage payments?
For manufacturers who invoice at milestones (e.g. 30% upfront, 40% on delivery, 30% on acceptance), each invoice can be funded as it is raised. Lenders are familiar with this pattern in manufacturing.
Will my customers know?
With confidential invoice discounting (CID), your customers are unaware. This is available for manufacturers with turnover above approximately £500k and robust credit control processes.
Related Funding Options
Invoice Finance UK
Release cash tied up in unpaid invoices. Invoice factoring and discounting for UK businesses. Advance up to 90% of invoice value within 24 hours.
Trade Finance for Manufacturers
Fund raw material and component purchases from overseas suppliers. Trade finance for UK manufacturing businesses.
Stock Finance for Manufacturers
Fund raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory. Stock finance for UK manufacturing businesses.
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