Business Manager

theo; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced dealership in Stockport is looking for a skilled Automotive Business Manager to take charge of the finance function. This high-impact role offers excellent earning potential, with a basic salary of £35,500 and an OTE of £95,000. You will maintain FCA compliance, drive profitability, and support sales objectives. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and a commercial mindset. Apply today for a chance to enhance your career in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Company Car

Retail Discounts

Company Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Automotive Business Manager or similar role.
• Strong commercial, profit-focused mindset.
• Solid career history in motor trade F&I.

Responsibilities

• Owning and maintaining full FCA compliance across finance processes.
• Managing F&I procedures and business development.
• Driving profitability through finance and insurance add-ons.
• Supporting the Sales Manager in achieving profit targets.
• Converting finance enquiries effectively.

Skills

Presentation and communication skills

Numeracy skills

Organised and persuasive

Self-motivated

Ambitious and driven

Job description

Are you a driven Automotive Business Manager looking for a high‑earning, high‑impact role within a busy main dealer? Our client — a successful and fast‑paced dealership in Stockport— is searching for a confident, stand‑alone F&I professional to take full ownership of the finance function. Whether you're currently a Business Manager, F&I Manager, Transaction Manager or Senior Sales Controller with strong finance exposure, this is a brilliant opportunity to maximise profitability and really stamp your mark on the sales operation.

Salary: £35,500 basic • £95,000 OTE
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-6:00pm, • 1 in 2 weekends

Why you'll love this role

• Company Car
• Retail Discounts
• Company Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Join a busy main dealer with consistent footfall and strong sales volumes
• A true stand‑alone Business Manager position — autonomy, ownership and influence
• Excellent earning potential with realistic, achievable OTE
• Supportive Sales Management who value F&I performance and compliance
• A dealership that gives you the tools, systems and lender panel to succeed
• Long‑term stability within a well‑established motor group

What you'll be doing (and doing brilliantly)

• Owning and maintaining full FCA compliance across all finance processes
• Managing all F&I procedures, deal stacking and business development
• Driving profitability by maximising finance, insurance and add‑on penetration
• Supporting the Sales Manager to deliver profit and volume targets
• Maximising profit per unit while maintaining a compliant, customer‑first approach
• Handling and converting all finance enquiries effectively
• Ensuring accurate completion of all finance and sales documentation
• Liaising with finance houses to secure commission payments and reconciliations

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as an Automotive Business Manager, F&I Manager or similar
• Excellent presentation and communication skills — confident at all customer levels
• Strong numeracy skills with a commercial, profit‑focused mindset
• Highly organised, persuasive and self‑motivated
• Ambitious, driven and keen to push performance to the next level
• A solid, successful career history within motor trade F&I

If you're a confident Automotive Business Manager ready to step into a high‑earning role within a busy Stockport main dealer, APPLY today — we'd love to speak with you.

If you haven't heard from us within 14 days of your application, unfortunately this means we won't be progressing your application on this occasion.