Financing Manager - Commercial Vehicles

BYD Europe; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle company is seeking a Financing Manager to lead sales financing initiatives for commercial vehicles in Europe. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in automotive financing. Responsibilities include developing financing solutions and managing relationships with financial institutions. This role offers competitive remuneration, pension plans, and 25 days paid holidays. Join to contribute to a zero-emission future.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Scottish Widow workplace pension

25 days paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive/commercial vehicle financing or related financial services.
• Proven track record in designing and managing financing programs.
• Experience working with banks and financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize sales financing programs for commercial vehicles.
• Monitor financing program performance and make adjustments.
• Negotiate financing terms with partner institutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of commercial vehicle markets

Negotiation skills

Fluency in English

Experience in financing programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration

MBA preferred

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Financing Manager to lead sales financing initiatives for our commercial vehicle business (trucks, buses, and coaches) across Europe. This role will play a critical part in developing and executing innovative financing solutions that drive sales growth and enhance customer satisfaction.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Financing Solutions & Strategy (60%)

• Implement and optimize comprehensive sales financing programs for commercial vehicles
• Manage diverse financing products including but not limited to dealer financing, loans, leasing, and Fleet-as-a-Service electrification solutions offered to end customers
• Monitor financing program performance and make real‑time adjustments based on market feedback and business needs
• Collaborate with sales, product, and operations teams to align financing strategies with overall business objectives

Market Intelligence & Residual Value Management (20%)

• Collect competitive analysis of financing offerings in the European commercial vehicle market.
• Organize Residual Value (RV) discussions and recommendations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging financing models.
• Provide data‑driven insights to support pricing and product positioning decisions.

Partnership & Stakeholder Management (20%)

• Establish and nurture strong relationships with banks, leasing companies, and other financial institutions.
• Negotiate financing terms and conditions with partner institutions.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs for internal teams, dealers, and financial partners.
• Act as the primary point of contact for financing‑related inquiries from sales teams and external partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive/commercial vehicle financing, leasing, or related financial services.
• Proven track record in designing and/or managing financing programs.
• Strong understanding of commercial vehicle markets and residual value concepts.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience working with banks, leasing companies, and financial institutions.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages (Dutch, Hungarian, German, or French) are a strong plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electric vehicle financing and Fleet-as-a-Service models.
• Knowledge of European commercial vehicle regulations and financing frameworks.
• Existing network within European financial institutions.
• Experience in cross‑functional and international team environments.
• Proven track record in project finance.
• Ability to analyze business plans.

We offer

• Performance and experience‑based competitive remuneration
• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays.
• Department & company‑wide team building events.
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de‑carbonization of the economy.

This is a full time office based role within our Hounslow office.

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero‑emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and wants to create a positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.