Octane Capital has hired Benjamin Donelien as finance manager of its treasury team.

The ‘third generation’ bridging and buy-to-let lender hired Donelien from London-based CKH Innovations Opportunities Development where he was also a finance manager. He is a fully qualified chartered management accountant and will report to Rob Graham, Octane’s head of finance.

Donelien’s role will be to support Graham with all financial accounting and operational reporting for Octane’s ever-expanding loan book.

He will also work closely with the credit team to further streamline processes as the lender looks to grow its market share.

Octane Capital chief executive Jonathan Samuels says: “Rob and Benjamin’s combined experience in modelling and analysis will be crucial in giving us the intelligence we need as we scale up and edge towards our second billion of lending. Benjamin’s help in evolving and adapting our processes will stand us in good stead as we target our next phase of growth.”

Donelien says: “Having admired Octane’s growth and vision from afar, joining was an easy decision. I look forward to contributing to Octane’s continued growth and developing my own skillset. The ambition and culture of the company is inspiring and I’m excited to get started.”