Finance Manager

Bob Howard German Imports, Llc; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid life insurance up to $25

Employer matching 401k up to 3%

Employer-paid disability insurance

Paid vacation time (1–3 weeks based on

Paid sick leave

Jury duty pay reimbursement

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover Clear Lake is seeking a skilled Finance & Insurance Manager to drive accurate new/used vehicle paperwork, swiftly fund, and optimize CSI. Candidates need at least 3 years of automotive finance experience and a strong ethics/history.

You will interact daily with customers, sales staff, and managers, ensuring compliance and excellent service. The role emphasizes menu selling, lender negotiations, and offering extended warranties and insurance products to protect customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, finance, or related field preferred.
• Prior automotive finance experience (3+ years) in a dealership setting.
• Strong knowledge of auto financing processes, lending practices, and insurance products.
• Proficiency with finance/insurance software systems.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through financing options, including leases and terms.
• Work with multiple lenders to obtain financing approvals and terms.
• Present and sell insurance products (warranties, gap, etc.).
• Review and verify credit applications for accuracy.
• Disclose terms, payments and fees transparently.
• Coordinate with sales and admin staff to finalize paperwork.
• Stay informed about financing and insurance regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field

Tools

Finance software

CRM

Dealership tools

Job description

Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $250,000.00 Annually

Jaguar Land Rover Clear Lake is looking for a top performing F&I manager to accurately complete new and used vehicle paperwork, menu sell our products, ensure quick funding, and deliver top level CSI. Applicants must have at least 3 years of prior automotive finance experience, preferably at a high line dealership. High ethics and an excellent work history is a must. This position interacts daily with Customers, Sales Associates, other Managers. We offer a drug free working environment and excellent compensation packages along with industry leading benefits.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance & Insurance (F&I) Manager to join our team. The F&I Manager plays a crucial role in the dealership's finance department, assisting customers with financing options and providing insurance products to protect their vehicle investment. You will be responsible for accurately completing new and used vehicle paperwork, menu selling our products, ensuring quick funding, and delivering top level CSI. Applicants must have at least 3 years of prior automotive finance experience, preferably at a high line dealership. High ethics and an excellent work history is a must. This position interacts daily with Customers, Sales Associates, other Managers.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through the financing process, explaining available financing options, lease options, terms, and conditions.
• Work with multiple lenders to secure financing approvals and negotiate terms on behalf of customers.
• Present and sell insurance products, such as extended warranties, gap insurance, and vehicle service contracts, to customers to protect their investment.
• Review and verify customer credit applications, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
• Calculate and disclose financeterms, payments, and fees accurately and transparently to customers.
• Coordinate with sales and administrative staff to ensure seamless completion of financing and insurance paperwork.
• Stay informed about industry trends, products, and regulations related to automotive financing and insurance.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and dealership policies related to financing and insurance transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, ora related field preferred.
• Previous experience in automotive finance and insurance, with a minimum of 1 year a similar role.
• Strong understanding of automotive financing processes, lending practices, and insurance products.
• Proficiency in using finance and insurance software systems.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with customers.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance.
• Experience and desire to work with technology such as CRM and other dealership tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to automotive financing and insurance.
• Valid driver’s license
• Employer-paid life insurance up to $25,000, with additional coverage available
• Employer matching 401k contributions up to 3%
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Reimbursement for jury duty pay difference for full-time employees (up to two weeks per year)
• Paid vacation time: 1 week/year after one year of employment, 2 weeks/year after two years, and 3 weeks/year after five years
• Paid sick leave: 3 days/year
• Paid bereavement leave : 3 days/year for immediate family members
• Online access (PC and Apps) to Payroll (Clocking in & out) & Benefits Data
• Toll Free Payroll & Benefits number to call for help M-F 7 AM to 10:30 PM (CST)
• Access to LifeCare (24 hours a day), a Work-Life Employee Assistance Program. LifeCare saves time and money with quality matches to resources for parenting, senior care, legal and financial services, home services, wellness, and EAP sessions . LifeCare also operates LifeMart , one of the largest members-only online discounts shopping websites, with discounts on thousands of products and services.
• Access to “Health Advocate” to give you trained professionals to help take care of Health Care & Benefits Issues

Voluntary benefits including

• Dental insurance with employer contribution
• Medical insurance with employer contribution
• Health savings account contribution option
• Vision plan
• Legal shield coverage
• Christmas fund with company match

Artificial Intelligence Statement

We recognize that applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing application materials, such as resumes or cover letters. AI-assisted materials are acceptable as long as the information provided is accurate, truthful, and reflects the applicant’s actual qualifications and experience.

Applicants may not use AI tools to:

• Answer interview questions on their behalf or assist them during an interview, assessment, or other part of the selection process.
• Misrepresent or embellish qualifications, skills, education, or experience.
• Create false or misleading representations of identity, including altered images, videos, audio, or other content.

Regardless of whether AI tools are used, all application materials and responses should accurately represent the applicant’s own abilities, experience, and qualifications. Misrepresentation or improper use of AI during the hiring process may result in disqualification from consideration.

Our dealership has been and remains committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or preference, marital status, citizenship status, military status, age, national origin, nationality, handicap or disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law or regulation. In keeping with this policy, we seek to recruit, hire, train, and promote into available jobs the most qualified persons and to administer personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, layoffs, and terminations in accordance with this policy. All employees are expected to conduct themselves in the workplace in a manner that is consistent with this policy.