Finance Manager

AutoCanada, the largest publicly-traded automotive group in Canada, is NOW HIRING an experienced Finance Manager to work at our Abbotsford Volkswagen location. This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door with an automotive group that believes in growing our talent, connecting with the communities that we serve, and building a brand that is recognized across North America for our commitment to integrity and customer service. If you share our passion for people, automobiles, and making money then we want to talk to you about a new career with Abbotsford Volkswagen!!!

AutoCanada believes that taking care of our team members and setting them up for long-term success is what sets us apart from our competitors. That is why AutoCanada is proud to offer our full-time employees the following benefits to aid in their well-being and performance:

• Competitive pay plans and a motivated group of AutoCanada employees to work alongside
• Dental and vision insurance
• Prescription insurance that can discount purchases up to 80%
• Paid holiday and flex time for full time AutoCanada employees
• Employee vehicle purchase & service programs
• Employee assistance programs focused on health & wellness
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career with a North American automotive group operating in Canada and the United States

Position Overview:

In this exciting role, the Automotive Finance Manager makes credit decisions, submits deals to our lenders for approval and helps bridge disconnects in the sales process. With your background in automotive sales or finance, you’ll find the right finance and insurance products for every customer, no matter what their situation.

Job Description:

• Welcome customers to the store and transition them from Sales to Finance during their vehicle purchase process.
• Work directly with our employees and customers to develop relationships.
• Determine customer financing needs and payment options based on a consultative interview process.
• Present a fully transparent pricing menu to customers detailing their financing options and products.
• Process finance transactions and ensure 100% compliance with province laws and regulations.
• Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Build rapport with customers to create a base of referrals.
• Set and achieve targeted sales goals.
• Gain superior product knowledge to effectively help customers.
• Ensure that all administrative processes are handled in a timely manner and in compliance with company policy.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience to drive loyalty.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in automotive dealership sales management
• Post-Secondary education in a related discipline would be considered an asset
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong understanding of dealership accounting practices
• Ability to be professional and deliver exceptional service to clients
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A person of high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitments
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and resourceful
• Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful
• Experience using CRM systems or other automotive software systems would be considered an asset
• Committed to on-going professional development