finance manager

Universal Ford Lincoln; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Calgary is seeking a Subprime Finance Manager to oversee finance forecasts and manage customer inquiries. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in auto sales or finance, is self-motivated, and possesses strong decision-making skills. This role offers a competitive salary of $90,000 to $150,000, along with comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Group Health coverage

Dental coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid vacation

Employee Vehicle Purchase Program

Company pension plan

Professional work environment with training

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in auto sales, finance, and insurance required.
• Proficient in spreadsheets and word processing programs.
• Valid driving license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Establish finance forecasting to achieve penetration and income goals.
• Manage rate quotations, respond to customer inquiries.
• Forward documents for financing approval.
• Develop incentives for salespeople.
• Educate salespeople on effective financing practices.

Skills

Auto sales experience

Finance and insurance knowledge

Computer skills

Self-motivation

Confidence

Education

Secondary School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Subprime Finance Manager

Universal Ford Lincoln – Calgary, AB

Posted: 06 November 2025

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $90,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Overview

Kaizen Automotive Group is one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies and a leader in automotive retail. With a team of nearly 1,250 employees, we are looking to expand our business and are currently hiring a Subprime Finance Manager for the Universal Ford team. The role requires integrity, professionalism, confidence, strong decision‑making ability, drive and a desire to excel in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish finance forecasting in combination with sales forecasting to achieve desired percentage of penetration and income.
• Manage all rate quotations, insurance fees and financing, respond to post‑delivery customer inquiries (such as warranty and loan payouts).
• Forward documents to obtain approval on financing to the appropriate sources, and prepare appropriate delivery and submit paperwork for outside sources.
• Develop incentives for salespeople to sell insurance and financing in accordance with dealership policies.
• Educate salespeople in effective practices and procedures for selling financing.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of auto sales, finance and insurance experience.
• Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word processing programs, and proficiency with email.
• Confidence, self‑motivation, enthusiasm and drive.
• Secondary School (high school) diploma or equivalent (required).
• Valid driving licence (required).

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay – $90,000 to $150,000 per year.
• Group Health coverage after 90 days of employment.
• Dental coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program.
• Company pension plan.
• Professional work environment with training and advancement opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Extended health care.
• Paid time off.

Work Location

In person – Calgary, AB (On site).