Patron; finance (7)
I believe the answer is:
sponsor
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'patron' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'finance' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
(Other definitions for sponsor that I've seen before include "One offering support" , "Angel" , "Financial backer" , "One financially supporting event" , "Promoter, godparent" .)