Business, Professional & Financial Services - Invest Coventry & Warwickshire

We have a thriving business, professional and financial services sector, with a long history centred on Coventry City Centre, Leamington, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick. Many businesses have chosen to locate their headquarters here.

With a diverse cluster of national and international businesses located in and around the city, Coventry & Warwickshire is an attractive location for professional and financial service firms.

As Coventry & Warwickshire continues to thrive in a global competitive market, the international business, professional and financial service sector is aligned with the strengths that Coventry offers in terms of infrastructure, expertise, and talent.

Companies employing 80,000 people

International graduates specialising in the sector

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Expertise

Coventry & Warwickshire has a wealth of expertise: Barclays, Coventry Building Society, NFU Mutual, Santander and Shakespeare Martineau are just some of the major BPFS companies in Coventry & Warwickshire.

Sector strengths

Locating here gives businesses in the sector the opportunity to access potential clients in key sectors for Coventry & Warwickshire, such as advanced manufacturing, creative and digital and transport technologies and future mobility.

Business District

TWO FRIARGATE represents a new opportunity for the region in the form of a premier office building as part of Coventry's business district

Infrastructure

Continually developing infrastructure across Coventry & Warwickshire is a huge asset for businesses looking to relocate, expand and benefit from the resources, talent and business connections locally

Cost effective working

For companies considering new ways of working, with regional operations other than a major London HQ, Coventry & Warwickshire fits the bill. Commercial premises can be up to 60% cheaper than in London, yet we are just 60 minutes from the capital.

The UK's Largest Regional Hub

Coventry & Warwickshire contribute to the largest regional financial and professional services hub in the UK, which is the West Midlands.

Transport

The region is easily accessible, with direct transport links to other major cities across the UK via the mainline railway station and direct access to Birmingham International airport, connecting Coventry & Warwickshire internationally.

Talent

Coventry & Warwickshire is home to a host of talent. University graduates, talented apprentices and globally recognised research centres.

Leading universities

Talent from our two leading universities, Coventry University and the University of Warwick combined, 17,710 students graduated studying business related courses (HESA, Academic Year 2019-20).

Diversity

Coventry & Warwickshire’s population is diverse, with labour costs in the sector up to 40% lower than London. There is therefore huge potential to develop your business and grow in Coventry and Warwickshire within the BPFS sector.

We’ve been part of the city since 1884 and today are the UK’s third largest building society with assets exceeding £38 billion. Coventry’s central location helps to attract the talent we need to support our ongoing growth and we offer a wide range of roles, including many specialist functions that are rarely found outside London.

Coventry Building Society

"With arguably the best two universities in the UK, Coventry & Warwickshire has the power to reach out to a global audience and attract the best talent the world has to offer."

State Bank of India

Senior Banking Associate - Coventry Branch

Sector ecosystem

Friargate presents a new business district and an opportunity for investment in Coventry. Situated adjacent to Coventry Railway Station, Friargate is the most strategically significant mixed use scheme seen in Coventry for a generation. Friargate will deliver a total of 25 efficient and sustainable buildings, including Grade A office buildings, shops, restaurants, two hotels and the creation of 15,000 new jobs.

Warwick Business School at the University of Warwick - one of the most prestigious and highly ranked business schools globally.

Coventry & Warwickshire First - a networking organisation of companies operating in the BPFS sector. The group provides regular events for business networking, and organises annual awards for professionals working in the sector.

TWO Friargate is the next step for the Friargate development. This landmark site will become an integral part of Coventry and the wider region, as one of the As one of the largest new office buildings in the UK.

Enter into the UK's largest regional BPFS cluster with global corporates like HSBC UK and Goldman Sachs

Direct transport links to major cities including Birmingham and London, across the UK & internationally.

Commercial space up to 60% cheaper than London

Be part of the UK's Fastest Growing Economy

Our single point of contact gives you direct access to an extensive network of skills, knowledge and assistance – one call or email to our team will secure a streamlined, coordinated response to your enquiry.

We offer free and confidential services to businesses looking to relocate. Including:

Commercial property searches and location advice
Local intelligence – from demographics to sector analysis
Introductions to networks and organisations
Information on funding and innovation support
Employment and skills development support

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