Regional Finance Manager (NSW)

Volvo Group; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company car

EAP Sonder (Health & wellbeing)

Extra annual leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Volvo Group Australia is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee sale's financial activities in NSW. You will lead financing plans, develop dealer and market company relationships, and drive credit processes with the Credit Committee from NSW locations such as Prestons, Blacktown or Newcastle.

You will report to the Sales Director and join a regional team focused on delivering financial solutions for Volvo Trucks, UD Trucks, Volvo Bus and Construction Equipment.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications or equivalent working experience.
• Automotive or equipment Finance background.
• Strong relationship-building with market companies, dealers and customers.
• Good execution of sales strategies and good business acumen.
• Strong customer oriented mindset and commercial solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and business objectives.
• Plan and execute sales financing activities.
• Periodic review of the business objectives.
• Business development within the VFS Australia Sales Team.
• Introduce Volvo financial products and services and maintain customer relationships.
• Collaborate with Dealerships and market companies on marketing/incentives.
• Monitor market trends and provide monthly sales reporting.
• Prepare and submit credit applications to Credit Committee.
• Assist in collection/overdue activities and support in delinquency actions.

Skills

Professional qualifications or equiv.

Automotive finance background

Relationship building

Sales strategy execution

Customer-oriented mindset

Communication & presentation skills

Job description

Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity.

Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Volvo Group has been in Australia since 1972 and has a strong track record of helping our customers succeed in their respective industries. Volvo Group Australia manages the manufacturing, distribution and operation of well-known brands such as Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, UD Trucks, Volvo Bus, Volvo Penta and Volvo Construction Equipment.

This role is part of Volvo Financial Services (VFS), who offer complete solutions for truck and equipment financing and service.

What you will do

As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the sale's financial activities, within the NSW region. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Achieve sales targets and business objectives set by the company
• Plan and execute sales financing activities
• Periodic review of the business objectives
• Business development activities within the VFS Australia Sales Team
• Introduce Volvo financial products & services to customers and maintain strong customer relationships
• Develop and maintain strong working relationship with Dealership, and Volvo market companies' sales teams, and develop / implement appropriate marketing activities and incentive plans with the market companies - in accordance with National Sales & Marketing Manager and VFS Management Team
• Monitor market trends and provide monthly and periodic Sales Reporting
• Prepare and submit credit applications to the Credit Committee for approval - in accordance with Credit & Risk policies and procedures and in co-operation with Credit & Risk personnel
• Work jointly with the Credit & Risk function to develop and maintain an efficient, accurate and speedy credit application and approval process
• Assist in collection/overdue activities and provide support in any delinquency/ legal action against default customers.

Your future team

Reporting to the Director of Sales and Market Development, you will work in a team of 7 geographically dispersed Regional Finance Manager's. Your team will form part of the greater Volvo Financial Services team of 24, made up of Finance, Risk & Operations, Business Transformation, Business Support and Solution Engineering. You will be based full-time in one of our NSW locations - Prestons, Blacktown or Newcastle.

For three consecutive years, VFS have been awarded the prestigious "Great Place to Work" accreditation. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to fostering an environment where collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being are at the forefront. At VFS, we believe that a happy and engaged workforce is the key to success, and our consistent acknowledgment as a Great Place to Work reflects our dedication to creating a workplace that inspires growth and fulfillment.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• Professional qualifications or equivalent working experience
• Automotive or equipment Finance background
• Strong in relationship building and relationship management with market companies, dealers and customers
• Good execution of sales strategies and good business acumen
• Strong customer oriented mindset and commercial solutions
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

What's in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Being part of a competitive bonus scheme
• A company maintained vehicle
• Working with a company who have a real focus on reducing our carbon footprint
• Health and wellbeing access for yourself and your family through our EAP - Sonder
• Countless opportunities to develop and build your career and work globally or cross-functionally
• Opportunity to purchase an extra week of annual leave.
• Generous parental leave policy including superannuation.

Ready for the next move?

If you're keen to join a company who are committed to maintaining a positive and inclusive work culture, this could be the role for you! We look forward to seeing your application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate background and reference checks.

Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to your recruitment process.