Financing Solutions Specialist

BYD UK; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD UK is seeking an experienced Financing Solutions Specialist to drive the development and delivery of financing solutions for the UK and Continental Europe. You’ll work with internal teams, banks and dealers to optimise loans, leasing and FaaS offerings for commercial customers.

The role requires strong analytical skills, market awareness and the ability to operate across multiple teams in an international context. English fluency is essential, with travel across the region expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automotive or commercial vehicle finance and leasing
• Strong understanding of dealer financing, loans, and Fleet-as-a-Service concepts
• Experience with banks, leasing companies, and financial institutions
• Proven ability to develop financing solutions for new or expanding markets
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Chinese is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and optimise financing programmes for commercial vehicles across the UK and Europe.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product and Operations to align financing strategies with commercial objectives.
• Negotiate terms with banks and leasing partners to create competitive offerings.
• Oversee credit assessment, risk management and post-lending activities.
• Provide financing training to internal teams and partners; monitor market trends and RV discussions.
• Travel across the UK and Europe as required.

Skills

Automotive finance

Leasing

Banking partnerships

Credit risk

Negotiation

English fluent

Travel flexibility

Education

Master's degree in Finance

Job description

BYD is one of the world's leading manufacturers of new energy vehicles (NEVs), committed to driving sustainable mobility solutions across global markets. As BYD continues to expand rapidly across Europe, we are developing innovative financing and leasing solutions to support our customers, dealers, and strategic partners.

We are looking for an experienced Financing Solutions Specialist to support the development and delivery of financing solutions across the UK and Continental Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Financing Solutions & Strategy - 60%

• Develop, implement, and optimise comprehensive sales financing programmes for commercial vehicles across the UK and European markets.
• Manage a range of financing products, including dealer financing, loans, leasing, and Fleet-as-a-Service (FaaS) electrification solutions for end customers.
• Monitor the performance of financing programmes and recommend adjustments based on market feedback, customer needs, and business requirements.
• Work closely with Sales, Product, and Operations teams to ensure financing strategies are aligned with overall commercial objectives.
• Develop financing solutions for distributors and end customers in newly established markets, using financing tools to support sales conversion and business growth.
• Provide product and financing training to internal teams, dealers, and relevant external partners.
• Conduct competitive analysis of financing products and offerings within the European commercial vehicle market.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, regulatory developments, and emerging financing models.
• Coordinate Residual Value (RV) discussions and provide recommendations to support financing and pricing strategies.
• Prepare market intelligence and business analysis reports, providing data-driven insights to support product positioning and commercial decision-making.

Partnership & Stakeholder Management - 20%

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with banks, leasing companies, and other local and international financial institutions.
• Negotiate financing terms and conditions with financial partners to develop competitive and commercially viable solutions.
• Manage financing business and partnerships for distributors across the region.
• Act as the key point of contact for financing-related matters, working closely with internal Sales teams, dealers, distributors, financial institutions, and regional and headquarters teams.
• Coordinate and deliver financing training programmes for internal stakeholders, dealers, and financial partners.

Financing Operations & Risk Management

• Oversee the full lifecycle of financing projects, including application review, credit assessment, negotiation, fund disbursement, and post-lending management.
• Conduct customer and partner credit assessments and identify potential financing and credit risks.
• Monitor repayment performance and support appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between regional teams, headquarters, distributors, and external financial institutions.
• Undertake other responsibilities and projects as assigned by management.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3/4 years of relevant experience in automotive finance, commercial vehicle financing, leasing, banking, financial services, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of vehicle financing, leasing products, dealer financing, and/or commercial vehicle finance solutions.
• Experience working with banks, leasing companies, financial institutions, or other financing partners.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing financing solutions in new or expanding markets.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to use financing solutions to support sales growth and customer acquisition.
• Experience in credit assessment, financing risk management, and the end-to-end financing lifecycle.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret market data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and cultures in an international environment.
• Fluency in English is required; Chinese is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle, leasing, or new energy vehicle (NEV) industry.
• Knowledge of the European commercial vehicle financing and leasing market.