Manufacturing
Supply chain FX and trade finance.
Manufacturers sourcing raw materials internationally, selling into export markets, and running multi-currency supply chains need robust FX and trade finance infrastructure. Jackson Swiss Partners provides both.
The FX Problem
Currency volatility is silently eroding margins.
Manufacturing businesses face currency exposure at every stage of the supply chain — from raw material imports priced in CNY, USD, or EUR, to export invoices settled months after the order date. Without a systematic approach, these exposures accumulate into material margin leakage that grows with every new market you enter.
- Import costs fluctuate unpredictably between purchase order and payment settlement
- Unhedged export revenue creates margin uncertainty on confirmed orders
- Bank FX spreads on supplier payments average 2.4% above mid-market for SME manufacturers
Average annual FX cost drag — unmanaged manufacturing treasury
Manufacturing working capital cycle
The Solution
Complete visibility and control across every currency.
Replace fragmented bank accounts, manual FX bookings, and spreadsheet hedging logs with a single programme that covers the full manufacturing cycle — from import purchase orders to export invoice settlement.
- Lock in import costs from PO to payment with forward contracts matched to confirmed orders
- Protect export margin with rules-based hedging on confirmed sales invoices in any currency
- Fund the manufacturing cycle with trade finance and invoice finance — without straining working capital
Core Capabilities
Built for multi-currency manufacturing.
Import Cost Hedging
Lock in exchange rates on raw material and component purchases at order date — helping to manage the risk of cost overruns between PO and payment.
Export Revenue Protection
Systematic hedging of confirmed export orders in EUR, USD, AUD, and other target currencies — giving your sales team certainty on minimum margin thresholds.
Trade Finance
Supply chain pre-payment finance and letters of credit for international supplier relationships — funding the manufacturing cycle without straining working capital.
International Supplier Payments
Fast, competitive payments to suppliers in 30+ currencies with full tracking, audit trail, and same-day execution for major currency pairs.
Invoice Finance
Unlock cash tied up in confirmed export invoices to fund ongoing production cycles — advance rates up to 85% of invoice value.
Treasury Reporting
Real-time visibility across all FX exposures, open hedges, and payables in one dashboard — so your finance team always knows where you stand.
Measurable Impact
Why manufacturers choose our approach.
hours/month
saved on treasury and FX operations
currencies
supported for supplier payments and hedging
of clients
report improved margin visibility within 90 days
advance rate
on confirmed export invoices via invoice finance
FAQ
Manufacturing FX & finance FAQ.
Typically within 5–7 business days of completing onboarding and KYC. We can prioritise setup if you have an imminent currency exposure that needs covering immediately.
Yes — we model your net exposure by currency pair and build hedging programmes that account for natural offsets before layering in instruments. This reduces the total hedge cost.
We work with manufacturers from £500K annual FX turnover upward. Contract minimums vary by currency pair, typically £25K equivalent per forward contract.
Yes. Our trade finance facility covers supplier pre-payments, letters of credit, and documentary collections. We structure this alongside your FX hedging programme for a unified solution.
We can advance up to 85% of confirmed export invoice values while simultaneously hedging the underlying currency exposure — managing both liquidity and FX risk in a single programme.
We provide data feeds and reporting exports compatible with major ERP platforms. Full API connectivity is available for enterprise clients with custom integration requirements.
Get Started
Ready to protect your manufacturing margins?
Speak to an advisor who understands manufacturing FX and trade finance. We will identify the right combination of hedging, lending, and payment services for your supply chain.