Client Finance Manager

The Solution Automotive Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uncapped bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Solution Automotive Limited is seeking an experienced Client Finance Manager to support our growing motor finance operations. This role targets individuals with a background in motor finance or FCA regulated environments who want to develop their careers with a respected industry leader.

The position offers strong earning potential, career progression, and a work-life balance with minimal weekend work in a modern, collaborative office setting.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage workload and work within a team.
• Proactive approach to professional development and FCA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with customers, understanding their individual finance requirements and recommending suitable products.
• Manage finance quotations and applications in line with FCA regulations and internal compliance standards.
• Clearly explain finance products and associated services, ensuring transparency and customer confidence throughout the process.
• Work towards individual and team KPIs, maximising conversion rates while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate customer records and complete all associated administration using the CRM system.
• Conduct affordability and credit assessments while ensuring compliance with FCA and GDPR requirements.
• Liaise with dealerships, lenders and external partners to facilitate efficient transactions and minimise fraud risk.

Job description

VACANCY ALERT! Client Finance Manager

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Client Finance Manager to join their successful team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in motor finance or an FCA regulated environment who is looking to develop their career with a respected industry leader. If you're looking for a role that offers strong earning potential, genuine career progression, and a better work-life balance with minimal weekend working, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with customers, understanding their individual finance requirements and recommending suitable products.
• Manage finance quotations and applications in line with FCA regulations and internal compliance standards.
• Clearly explain finance products and associated services, ensuring transparency and customer confidence throughout the process.
• Work towards individual and team KPIs, maximising conversion rates while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate customer records and complete all associated administration using the CRM system.
• Conduct affordability and credit assessments while ensuring compliance with FCA and GDPR requirements.
• Liaise with dealerships, lenders and external partners to facilitate efficient transactions and minimise fraud risk.

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within the motor trade, vehicle finance, asset finance or another FCA regulated financial services environment.
• A solid understanding of vehicle finance products, warranties, insurance and FCA compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• A results-driven approach with the ability to manage your own workload and work effectively within a team.
• A proactive attitude towards professional development, staying up to date with FCA regulations, SAF accreditation and industry best practice.

What's on Offer

• Monday to Friday working pattern with only occasional Saturday requirements.
• The opportunity to join a successful, growing and financially strong organisation.
• Modern office facilities and a supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Access to a wide panel of lenders and competitive finance products.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
• A competitive salary, uncapped bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package.

If you're an experienced finance professional looking to join a growing organisation where your skills will be recognised and your career can progress, we'd welcome your application.