Dealer Finance Partner

Ather Energy; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy is seeking a Finance professional to support dealer operations within Corporate Finance & Accounts. You will oversee dealer transaction accounting, reconciliations, and timely payouts, while coordinating with internal teams on taxation, invoicing, and financial compliance.

The role requires stakeholder management and SAP/DMS familiarity. Join Ather Energy to contribute to dealer planning and financial processes as part of India’s leading EV company.

Qualifications

• MBA degree is required and management education is preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in a sales or retail finance role in Automobile, FMCG, or Retail industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations for dealer transactions and reconciliations.
• Review dealer claims in DMS to ensure timely payouts for warranties and incentives.
• Follow up with dealers to manage receivables and enforce SLAs.
• Perform monthly dealer reconciliations and close items within SLAs.
• Assist dealers with taxation, invoicing, and accounting queries with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate to maintain Dealer Operations Manual for financial compliance.
• Work with product managers to develop and maintain DMS.
• Engage dealer partners through field visits and quarterly business reviews.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel

VBA

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

MBA

Tools

SAP

Dealer Management System (DMS)

PowerPoint

Job description

Reporting to: Lead - Dealer Finance Partner

Team name: Corporate Finance & Accounts

About the Team and the Role

The Corporate Finance & Accounts team at Ather is responsible for managing accounting operations, financial compliance, and supporting dealer business planning to align with corporate strategy.

This role is for an embedded finance partner who will assist Area Sales and Service Managers in regional business operations while serving as a trusted point of contact for dealer partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations for dealer transactions, including the regular review of sales orders, invoices, and receivable reconciliations.
• Review dealer claims within the Dealer Management System to ensure timely payouts for warranties and other incentives.
• Follow up with dealers to manage receivables and ensure strict adherence to collection Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Perform monthly dealer reconciliations and close open items within SLAs to facilitate formal balance confirmations.
• Assist dealers with financial queries regarding taxation, invoicing, and accounting by collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Partner with the Process Excellence team to set up and periodically review the Dealer Operations Manual for financial compliance.
• Collaborate with system product managers to develop and maintain a robust Dealer Management System (DMS).
• Establish frequent connections with dealer partners through field visits and regular business reviews to build trust.

Experience and Qualifications

• Master's in Business Administration.
• 2-5 years of experience in a sales or retail finance role within the Automobile, FMCG, or Retail industry.

Must Have Competencies

• Expertise in data analytics and proficiency in using Excel and VBA for financial modeling.
• Advanced capability in creating high-impact PowerPoint presentations for senior management.
• Proficiency in independent thinking and problem-solving to drive financial decision-making for dealerships.
• Expert knowledge of managing external stakeholders and complex planning for retail finance operations.

Good to have Competencies

• Working experience with SAP for financial and accounting operations.
• Functional understanding of retail accounting, including invoicing, collections, and taxation.
• Familiarity with Dealer Management Systems and their technical setup.
• Ability to present complex financial recommendations to senior management in an actionable manner.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.