Business Administration Manager

CSI Leasing, Inc.; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

CSI Leasing, Inc. is seeking a Business Administration Manager to join our Nordics operation.

You will be a member of the local leadership team, partnering with the Managing Director to oversee administrative and financial functions, regulatory compliance, risk management, and performance. You will lead Lease Administration, Accounting, and Credit & Funding teams, develop processes, drive efficiency, and support strategic decision-making across Europe and global teams.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in Finance, Operations, Contract Administration, or risk management.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and performance management.
• Experience with credit, funding, and risk management practices.
• Experience in leasing, asset finance, banking, or financial services is highly desirable.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach multidisciplinary teams across Lease Administration, Accounting, and Credit & Funding.
• Set departmental objectives aligned with company strategy and business priorities.
• Drive operational efficiency and process optimization across the organization.
• Collaborate with European and global teams on cross-border projects and governance.
• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and internal control frameworks; coordinate audits.
• Maintain relationships with banks and funding partners to support cash management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial acumen

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Job description

Join CSI Leasing and help drive Business Excellence

At CSI Leasing, we help organizations around the world acquire, manage, and optimize technology assets through flexible leasing and lifecycle solutions. As part of Tokyo Century Corporation, we combine the strength of a global organization with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of local teams.

We are currently looking for a Business Administration Manager to join our Nordics operation. This is a key leadership role with broad responsibility across finance, contract administration, credit & funding, and business support functions. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence business performance while contributing to the continued growth of an international organization.

The role

As Business Administration Manager, you will be a member of the local leadership team and a strategic partner to the Managing Director. You will oversee critical administrative and financial functions, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, effective risk management, and strong financial performance.

You will lead several business support teams and play a central role in developing processes, improving efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary teams across Lease Administration, Accounting, and Credit & Funding.
• Establish departmental objectives aligned with company strategy and business priorities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational efficiency and process optimization initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with European and global teams, contributing to international projects, process harmonization initiatives, and best-practice sharing across the organization.

Finance & Accounting

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Oversee credit assessment and approval processes.
• Monitor portfolio risk and implement appropriate controls.
• Support risk mitigation initiatives across operational, financial, and compliance areas.
• Ensure adherence to internal risk management policies and procedures.

Funding & Commercial Support

• Maintain relationships with banks, funding partners, and external stakeholders.
• Support business growth through effective funding and cash management strategies.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure efficient contract execution and customer support.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Support corporate governance initiatives and internal control frameworks.
• Identify potential business risks and develop appropriate corrective actions.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Several years of relevant leadership experience within Finance, Operations, Contract Administration, Credit, Risk Management, or a similar business function.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and business performance management.
• Knowledge of credit, funding, and risk management practices.
• Experience within leasing, asset finance, banking, financial services, or related industries is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Why Join CSI Leasing?

• A strategic leadership position with significant visibility and impact.
• The opportunity to work closely with local and international leadership teams.
• Exposure to a dynamic and growing European business environment.
• A collaborative culture that values initiative, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Professional development opportunities within a global organization.
• The stability of an established company combined with the agility of an entrepreneurial team.
• Work in a highly international environment with frequent interaction with colleagues, leaders, and stakeholders across Europe and other global locations.
• Gain exposure to cross-border projects and international business initiatives within a global organization.

If you are a commercially minded business leader with a passion for operational excellence, financial management, and team development, we would love to hear from you.