Vehicle Leasing Manager

Role

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is an established and reputable business. Vehicle leasing represents a new strategic growth initiative, incubated within LOM Corporate Finance Ltd.

ASL is seeking an experienced Vehicle Leasing Manager to design, build, and operationalise this new leasing proposition from the ground up. This role offers a rare opportunity to take a greenfield concept through to a fully functioning, scalable leasing business, establishing the financial, operational, risk, and governance foundations that will support long-term growth.

The role is hands-on and entrepreneurial in nature, suited to someone with the appetite and capability to work in a start-up environment while benefiting from the backing and credibility of the wider LOM Group.

This is not a sales role. The focus is on finance, operations, controls, and structure, working closely with ASL colleagues responsible for commercial and sales activity.

Key Responsibilities

Business Set-Up & Implementation

• Lead the end-to-end set-up of the vehicle leasing business
• Select, implement, and embed leasing and portfolio management systems
• Design financial terms, pricing frameworks, and lease structures
• Work with external legal advisers to draft and implement leasing contracts and T&Cs
• Establish operational processes covering onboarding, asset management, renewals, and disposals

Financial & Risk Leadership

• Build financial models covering lease economics, depreciation, residual values, and lifecycle costs.
• Define credit and underwriting frameworks and risk appetite
• Establish portfolio monitoring, arrears management, and impairment reporting
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting

Operational, Governance & Control

• Design and implement controls, policies, and procedures appropriate for a regulated environment.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance standards and jurisdiction-specific requirements
• Support audit, risk, and regulatory engagement
• Manage key third-party supplier relationships

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with ASL commercial and sales teams to support market-facing activity.
• Act as the finance and operations lead for the leasing business
• Provide insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Expertise in vehicle leasing, asset finance or structured finance
• Proven capability in setting up or scaling new business lines or products
• Strong understanding of leasing economics and portfolio management
• Experience implementing systems, processes, and financial controls

Desirable:

• Multi-jurisdiction or offshore experience
• Fleet, SME, or corporate leasing exposure
• Greenfield or transformation experience

Qualifications

• Finance qualification desirable (ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or similar)
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline preferred
• Asset finance or leasing qualifications are advantageous

What This Role Offers

• Opportunity to build a new leasing business from the ground up
• High visibility and genuine influence
• UK-based with regular Bermuda travel
• Start-up autonomy with established group backing
• Competitive remuneration aligned to experience