Finance Manager (Leasing)

Amsterdam Permanent Work from home View Job Description
Finance Manager will lead financial planning, reporting, and control activities within an operational automotive leasing environment.

Added 19/06/2026

  • Direct influence and strategic decisions within a core business
  • Opportunity to develop specialized expertise in a future-focused sector

About Our Client

Operational leasing company offering long-term leasing, fleet management, and flexible mobility solutions across Europe.

Job Description

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for leasing operations
  • Manage P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow with a strong focus on lease portfolio performance
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 16 or similar leasing frameworks)
  • Deliver variance analysis and provide actionable insights to senior leadership



Leasing Portfolio Management

  • Monitor and analyze vehicle lease portfolios, including residual values, depreciation, and utilization rates
  • Evaluate profitability across lease contracts, customer segments, and vehicle categories
  • Support pricing strategies for lease products based on cost of funds, risk, and residual value forecasts



Business Partnering

  • Act as a strategic finance partner to commercial, operations, and fleet management teams
  • Provide financial input on new leasing contracts, tenders, and partnerships
  • Support decision-making with scenario modeling and financial forecasting



Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Lead budgeting and rolling forecast processes specific to leasing operations
  • Develop financial models incorporating fleet growth, asset turnover, and funding structures
  • Monitor key KPIs such as lease margins, cost per vehicle, and return on assets



Risk & Asset Management

  • Assess financial risks related to residual values, credit exposure, and asset lifecycle
  • Collaborate with risk and credit teams to ensure sustainable portfolio growth
  • Support asset disposal strategies and remarketing performance tracking



Funding & Treasury Coordination

  • Work closely with treasury on funding structures for leasing portfolios (debt facilities, securitization, etc.)
  • Monitor cost of capital and its impact on lease pricing and margins
  • Ensure efficient capital allocation across fleet investments



Process Improvement & Compliance

  • Strengthen internal controls and financial governance within leasing operations
  • Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency in financial processes
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal audit requirements

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in leasing portfolios, asset lifecycle management, and fleet financing structures, combined with strong commercial acumen to support business growth and profitaility.Experience

  • 5-8+ years of experience in finance roles, ideally within:
    • Automotive leasing / fleet management
    • Asset-based financing / leasing companies
    • Financial services with leasing exposure
  • Proven experience managing operational leasing portfolios



Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of leasing accounting (e.g., IFRS 16)
  • Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and portfolio analysis
  • Familiarity with residual value management and asset depreciation
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/financial systems



Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Commercial mindset with ability to translate data into business insights
  • Stakeholder management and business partnering skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment



Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in automotive or mobility sector
  • Experience with EV (electric vehicle) fleet economics is a plus
  • Knowledge of fleet lifecycle management (procurement → leasing → remarketing)
  • Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CFA) preferred

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on complex leasing portfolios and high-value assets
  • Exposure to strategic decision-making (pricing, residual values, funding structures)



Contact
Trinity Tung
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7044708

Job summary

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Financial Controlling / Reporting
Industry
Financial Services
Jobs by location
Amsterdam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Trinity Tung
Job Reference
JN-062026-7044708
Remote or office
Work from home