New hires join ThinCats in Birmingham HQ

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting mid-sized businesses, ThinCats is delighted to welcome a number of new faces to our expanded Finance, Risk, Legal and Operations teams, following the relocation of our headquarters to Snow Hill, Birmingham.   

These new additions reflect our dedication to providing flexible and bespoke funding solutions for SMEs across the Midlands and beyond.  

In our Finance team, led by Sarb Bhatti (Head of Group Accounting), we have welcomed three new members: 

Jamie Glover, Accounts Analyst – joining us from Intec Microsystems Limited. Jamie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to further strengthen our financial analysis and control capabilities. 

Upkar Sagoo, Accounts Analyst – joins us from OneAdvanced with a comprehensive background and insight in financial analysis and reporting. 

Falak Nawaz, Accounts Assistant – a recent graduate, Falak brings a broad spectrum of financial experience and knowledge, including working at HMRC, all gained while studying for her degree. 

All are playing key roles in supporting the day-to-day operations of our growing finance function.  

Tarlok Mander joins us as Interim Head of FP&A bringing significant data experience in, to support our financial infrastructure as we continue to grow. 

Our Operations team led by James Foley (Operations Director) has seen several new recruits in the past few months, with the team now consisting of: Mark Clarke (Loan Processing Manager), Poonam Dhanjal (Senior Processing Analyst), Ozgur Atwell (Quality Control Specialist), William McGovern (Processing Administrator) and Adam Hutcheson (Processing Administrator).   

Most recently, Mohamed Ifthakar joined as KYC & Quality Control Associate, where he will ensure rigorous onboarding processes and compliance, reinforcing our commitment to high standards across client relationships.  

Our Legal team, headed up by General Counsel Ian Ilersic, welcomed two new joiners. Ibrar Arshad, an experienced professional takes on the role of Head of Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance. Maria Calleia recently completed her Law degree and joins us as a paralegal.   

Finally, Abi Byrne joins as Office Manager & HR Administrator, bringing her expertise from Stonebond to ensure the smooth running of our new headquarters.  

With over 20 professionals now based in Birmingham, spanning Finance, Risk & Legal, Operations, Marketing, Credit, and Transaction Management, we are better positioned than ever to serve businesses across the region. Our presence here not only connects us more closely to the Midlands business community but also enhances our ability to provide funding to growing SMEs.