Time Finance appoints Lucy Oakenfull as Broker Manager

Independent SME lender Time Finance has appointed Lucy Oakenfull as Broker Manager within its Asset Finance division.

Oakenfull will be responsible for developing broker relationships across the South and South East, working with intermediaries to provide asset finance solutions to businesses. The appointment forms part of Time Finance’s wider growth strategy, which includes a target to increase its lending portfolio to £300 million by 2028.

She joins the business with more than 11 years of experience in business finance. Oakenfull began her career in relationship management at Paragon Bank before moving to Dawsongroup as a Business Development Manager. Most recently, she spent four years at Praetura Asset Finance, where she served as Regional Sales Director.

Commenting on her appointment, Lucy Oakenfull said she was attracted to Time Finance’s relationship-led approach to lending and the opportunity to support more businesses through flexible funding solutions.

“I am really pleased to be joining Time Finance,” she said. “I am looking forward to building strong relationships with my broker network and working closely with them to provide flexible funding solutions to businesses.

“I was particularly drawn to Time Finance because of its ‘story book lender’ approach. They take the time to understand each business and its journey, which allows me to support more companies in a meaningful way and help them achieve their growth ambitions.”

Laura Mollett, Head of Broker Sales at Time Finance, said: “We’re delighted to have Lucy join the team at Time Finance. She brings a wealth of experience across business finance and broker management, and she will be a fantastic addition to our broker sales team.

“Her expertise will further strengthen our support to brokers and help us deliver funding solutions to even more SMEs.”