Automotive Finance Manager

Geely Auto UK; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Geely Auto UK is creating a dedicated National Sales Company in Ireland to build a new national automotive business with the support of a leading global group.

The role focuses on Automotive Finance Programme Support, Retailer Finance & Commercial Support, Market Analysis and Compliance, working with finance providers and retailers to implement competitive products, track performance and drive growth in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong analytical and commercial awareness capability.
• Experience in automotive finance, financial services, automotive retail or related environments advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of automotive finance and insurance programmes across the Irish market.
• Coordinate with finance providers and internal stakeholders to ensure products remain competitive and aligned with business objectives.
• Assist with implementation of new finance products and related operational processes.
• Support retailer partners with finance programme understanding, operational coordination and finance-related enquiries.
• Work collaboratively with Sales and retailer teams to support finance penetration and vehicle sales objectives.
• Coordinate with finance providers and retailers to support customer finance journey improvements.
• Monitor automotive finance market trends, competitor activity and customer financing developments in Ireland.
• Provide recommendations relating to finance product optimisation and market competitiveness.
• Support forecasting and reporting activities linked to finance programme performance.
• Maintain accurate reporting and operational records relating to finance programme activity.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Excel skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more.

Following the successful establishment of Geely Auto UK, we are now creating a dedicated National Sales Company in Ireland as part of Geely's continued European expansion.

We're looking for ambitious automotive professionals who want the rare opportunity to build a new national business from the ground up, backed by one of the world's leading automotive technology groups.

Few careers offer the opportunity to build a national automotive business, shape a brand and influence its future from day one. This is one of them.

Exciting products are just the beginning. You'll play a key part in the business that brings them to Ireland.

Main Responsibilities

Automotive Finance Programme Support

• Support development and implementation of automotive finance and insurance programmes across the Irish market.
• Coordinate with finance providers and internal stakeholders to ensure finance products remain competitive and aligned with business objectives.
• Support tactical finance campaigns, APR initiatives and retailer finance activity where required.
• Monitor finance programme performance and identify opportunities to improve customer uptake and commercial effectiveness.
• Assist with implementation of new finance products and related operational processes.

Retailer Finance & Commercial Support

• Support retailer partners with finance programme understanding, operational coordination and finance-related enquiries.
• Work collaboratively with Sales and retailer teams to support finance penetration and vehicle sales objectives.
• Assist with retailer finance performance tracking and reporting activities.
• Support retailer readiness relating to finance programme launches and commercial initiatives.
• Coordinate with finance providers and retailers to support customer finance journey improvements.

Market Analysis & Financial Performance Monitoring

• Monitor automotive finance market trends, competitor finance activity and customer financing developments within the Irish market.
• Support analysis of GFV / residual value positioning and finance competitiveness.
• Assist with preparation of business cases, commercial evaluations and finance performance reporting.
• Provide recommendations relating to finance product optimisation and market competitiveness.
• Support forecasting and reporting activities linked to finance programme performance.

Operational Coordination & Compliance Support

• Support operational coordination activities relating to finance programme implementation and retailer onboarding.
• Assist with finance-related process documentation, reporting and administrative activities.
• Coordinate with Operations, Finance and Legal teams to support compliance and operational accuracy.
• Support implementation of finance policies, procedures and operational controls where required.
• Maintain accurate reporting and operational records relating to finance programme activity.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline preferred.
• Previous experience within automotive finance, financial services, automotive retail or related commercial environments advantageous.
• Strong understanding of automotive finance products including PCP, HP, leasing and related F&I activities beneficial.
• Experience working with automotive finance providers, retailers or OEM/distributor organisations advantageous.
• Strong analytical and commercial awareness capability.
• Experience supporting reporting, financial analysis or operational coordination activities beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in establishing a new automotive brand within Ireland.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Exposure to regional and international projects and teams.
• Career development opportunities within a rapidly growing international automotive business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

To thrive at Geely Auto UK we believe that you have the courage to lead with trust and care and you don’t mind getting your hands dirty. You are highly innovative and have a great ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing, fast-paced, highly demanding work environment. Like us, you believe it’s important to have a passion to work in an international and multicultural environment with the desire and ability to embrace the diversity of people, perspectives, and styles.

Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels. We do not accept applications submitted by external recruitment companies.