Plans to get necessary finance (5)

I believe the answer is:

means

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'plans' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for means that I've seen before include "Designs" , "Agency - money" , "Funding" , "Vehicle" , "Resources; intends" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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