Auto Finance Manager

BYD EUROPE; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career development opportunities

Dynamic international working environment

Zusammenfassung

A leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles is seeking an Auto Finance Manager to support its finance and leasing activities in Frankfurt. The role includes developing finance programs and managing stakeholder relationships with banks and leasing companies. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in auto finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in English. The position offers opportunities for career development in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in auto finance, preferably within captive finance or banks.
• Proficiency in English required; additional European languages are an advantage.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in the local market.

Aufgaben

• Develop finance programs in coordination with teams.
• Manage retail and business finance products to support sales targets.
• Monitor local market trends to inform strategic decisions.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting

Jobbeschreibung

About BYD

BYD is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of new energy vehicles (NEVs), dedicated to driving sustainable mobility solutions across global markets. In Europe, BYD is expanding rapidly and building innovative financing and leasing solutions to support our customers, dealers, and strategic partners.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Auto Finance Manager to support BYD’s finance and leasing activities in a specific European market. This role focuses on developing, coordinating, and implementing local retail, captive leasing and any other finance solutions in close cooperation with local internal teams and external partners (banks, leasing companies, dealers, etc.). The position requires strong financial acumen, experience in auto finance/leasing, and excellent stakeholder management skills to support BYD’s business growth in the local market.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with local finance, sales, aftersales and legal teams to develop and roll out finance programs.
• Design and manage retail and business finance products (leasing, loans, balloon, etc.) to support BYD’s sales targets.
• Partner with banks and leasing companies to optimise offers, pricing and customer experience.
• Track portfolio performance (penetration, margin, risk) and report insights to management.

Wholesale & Dealer Financing

• Establish and manage relationships with local banks, lenders, and other financial partners to secure competitive funding lines.
• Negotiate wholesale credit facilities to support BYD’s dealer network development and expansion in the country.
• Optimise floorplan (inventory) financing structures to align dealer stock levels with local market demand.
• Conduct financial health assessments for franchise/dealer partners and provide risk‑based recommendations.

Strategy, Market Intelligence & Compliance

• Monitor and assess local market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments in auto finance and leasing to support strategic decision‑making.
• Ensure regulatory and internal policy compliance across all local financing and leasing activities.
• Coordinate with BYD Group finance and legal teams on cross‑border and group‑level financing agreements that impact the local market.
• Prepare and present strategic reports, business cases, and improvement suggestions to senior management.

Stakeholder Management & Training

• Act as a liaison between BYD Europe HQ and the local country teams, ensuring consistent implementation of leasing and finance policies, products, and frameworks.
• Deliver training to local sales and dealer staff on finance/leasing product features, processes, and digital sales tools.
• Travel within the country (and occasionally to other BYD locations) to meet with leasing partners, banks, dealers, and internal stakeholders.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Finance Controller or senior management.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in auto finance, preferably within captive finance, leasing companies or banks.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem‑solving skills, with experience in financial analysis and portfolio monitoring.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English is required; additional European languages (e.g. French, German, Dutch) are an advantage.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in auto finance/leasing in the local market.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, international environment, and to manage multiple projects.

We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and contribute to the growth of BYD’s auto finance/leasing business in your local market.
• Dynamic, international working environment with diverse and collaborative teams.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities within a rapidly expanding global company.

Join us in our journey towards a sustainable future!

Location: Frankfurt am Main

Type of Employment: Full‑time