Senior Operations Manager - Asset Finance (Hybrid)

New Leaf Search; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Leaf Search Ltd in Birmingham, UK, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a large asset finance operations function, driving performance and delivering seamless end-to-end transactions from proposal to payout.

Reporting to senior management, you will shape process improvements, optimise resource planning, mentor teams, and collaborate with Sales, Compliance and Finance to support growth, regulatory controls and a progressive digital agenda.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing operations within Asset Finance and Leasing.
• Proven ability to lead large operational teams.
• Strong understanding of the Asset Finance lifecycle, including sales admin, documentation and payouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a substantial operations team with accountability and high performance.
• Oversee end-to-end sales administration and transaction progression from proposal to payout.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to turnaround times and service delivery.
• Manage workflow allocation, resource planning and team performance for effective coverage.
• Monitor KPIs, service levels and reporting to support management decisions.
• Maintain data accuracy and integrity across systems and records.
• Develop relationships with external funders and service providers.
• Ensure processes and controls support regulatory compliance, risk management and continuity.
• Collaborate with Sales, Compliance and Finance to improve processes and outcomes.
• Support digital transformation initiatives, including automation and new technologies.
• Contribute to customer service improvements across the journey.
• Mentor and develop team members and contribute to a positive culture.

Skills

Operations leadership

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Data accuracy

Digital transformation

Job description

New Leaf Search Ltd in Birmingham, UK, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a large asset finance operations function, driving performance and delivering seamless end-to-end transactions from proposal to payout.

Reporting to senior management, you will shape process improvements, optimise resource planning, mentor teams, and collaborate with Sales, Compliance and Finance to support growth, regulatory controls and a progressive digital agenda.