Warren van Niekerk

Equipment Finance Specialist | Customer focused and solution driven | Supporting Suppliers and OEM’s with finance options for their clients | 20+ years | 40+ Lenders | Partner at Optimum Finance Brokers

Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia

About

The right finance solution shouldn’t just get a deal approved—it should genuinely work for the client -that’s what I focus on. As a Partner at Optimum Finance Brokers, I help businesses across Australia get the finance they need—whether it’s for vehicles, equipment, plant or machinery. Every client situation is different, which is why I work across a panel of 40+ lenders. I also partner closely with equipment suppliers and OEMs to support their customers through the finance process. By providing clear, tailored finance options, I help ensure customers can move forward with confidence—while suppliers deliver a better overall experience. With over 20 years in finance and insurance, I understand that good outcomes come from more than just rates—they come from communication, transparency, and getting the structure right from the start. My approach is simple: • Put the client first • Keep things clear and straightforward • Provide options, not pressure • Focus on long-term relationships Whether you’re a business looking at financing your next purchase, or a supplier wanting to better support your customers, I’m here to help make the process smooth, efficient, and aligned with the right outcome.

Experience

  • Finance Broker at Optimum Finance Brokers Pty Ltd
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    As a Partner at Optimum Finance Brokers, I work closely with business owners across all industries to provide tailored finance solutions that support their growth and goals. We help businesses secure funding for a wide range of needs, including: Vehicles, machinery, plant and equipment Commercial property (purchases, refinancing, equity release, debt consolidation) Business loans (working capital, cash flow, ATO debt, and more) Home loans for business owners and their teams Our clients benefit from access to a panel of over 40 lenders, meaning we’re not tied to one bank or product—we find the right solution that truly fits. From strong credit to complex or higher-risk scenarios, we structure deals to meet the individual requirements and objectives of every client. We take pride in acting as long-term finance partners—much like a dedicated business banker or relationship manager—only we work solely for you, not the lender. Transparency, trust, and ongoing support are at the heart of how we do business. If it can be financed, we’ll get it done. And if we don’t already have the lender for it, we’ll find one. Based locally with the flexibility to work remotely, I’m proud to support businesses across Australia—whether face-to-face or virtually—to secure tailored finance solutions that fit their unique needs.

  • Business Development Executive at Aon
    Oct 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Developing new business opportunities for risk management strategies including commercial insurance products.

  • Finance and Insurance Broker at Optimum Finance and Insurance Brokers
    Feb 2004 - May 2018 · 14 yrs 4 mos

    Finance and insurance solutions. Finance manager for dealer network (commercial / HCV) Insurance broker (consumer and commercial)