Finance Manager

Responsibilities

• Offers vehicle financing and insurance to customers and provides them with a thorough explanation of aftermarket products and extended warranties and a complete explanation of manufacturer and dealership service procedures and policies.
• Works with customers to obtain financing through lenders on vehicle purchases in conformance with state and federal law.
• Prepares all state and federal documents regarding vehicle purchases in a timely manner and in accordance with established laws and procedures.
• Maintains good working relationships with lending institutions to secure competitive interest rates and financing programs.
• Works with the Sales team to ensure all new sales are referred to the F&I department and that the Sales team has information on finance and lease programs and understands the benefits of the dealership’s financing and extended service programs.
• Ensures 100% compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Greeting client to effectively time transition from Sales to Finance.
• Determines client's financing needs based on a professional interview process.
• Educates client the value of these options and products and assist them to make the wisest and best decision.
• Processing finance transaction including lenders approval and timely funding.
• Ensures that all administrative processes are handled timely and in compliance with company policy.
• Ensuring clients satisfaction on every transaction and address it immediately if needed.
• Providing an exceptional client experience.
• Achieving targeted Sales and Finance departments' goals.

Qualifications

• 2 + years automotive finance experience preferred or 5-8 years related finance experience.
• We are willing to train the right candidate.
• Prior sales experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in Advent and Tekion is preferred.
• Professional appearance and work ethic.
• Self-Starter and Self-Motivator.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff.
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent Verbal/Written communication skills, and Customer Satisfaction Skills.
• Toyota experience a PLUS!
• Bilingual a PLUS!