Finance Manager

Mercedes-Benz of Oakland; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz of Oakland is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to guide customers through financing options and vehicle protection plans. You will work with the sales team to structure profitable, customer-friendly deals and ensure all paperwork is accurate and complete before delivery.

The role requires a strong background in automotive finances, excellent communication, and a proactive, organized approach to managing contracts and funding timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience as finance manager.
• Ability to follow contracts through funding.
• Dynamic self-starter, detail-focused, exceptionally well organized with excellent time management skills.
• A strong desire and ability to outperform goals and objectives.
• Personable, courteous, and outgoing nature & strong work ethic.
• Exceptional customer service and satisfaction characteristics.
• Strong financial skills.
• Broad understanding of automotive terminology.

Responsibilities

• Structure deals to maximize profits while balancing customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all legalities and paperwork for vehicle purchases and exchanges are completed.
• Ensure all communications between the salesperson and the customer are complete before delivery.

Skills

Financing options

Cash flow & budgeting

Customer service

Time management

Organized & detail-oriented

Sales team collaboration

Automotive terminology

Communication

Goal-oriented

Job description

The Finance Manager plays an integral role in the customer experience during the sales cycle. They are viewed as an expert in offering financing options, vehicle protection products, and personal coverage relating to the ownership of the vehicle. They work as part of a sales team to deliver an exceptional customer experience that structures deals to maximize profits while balancing customer satisfaction. The position is responsible for ensuring all legalities and paperwork for all vehicle purchases and exchanges are completed, and all communications between the salesperson and the customer are complete before the delivery to the customer.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years experience as finance manager
• Ability to follow contracts through funding
• Dynamic self-starter, detail-focused, exceptionally well organized with excellent time management skills
• A strong desire and ability to outperform goals and objectives
• Personable, courteous, and outgoing nature & strong work ethic
• Exceptional customer service and satisfaction characteristics
• Strong financial skills
• Broad understanding of automotive terminology

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Automotive Finance: 2 years (Required)
• Finance Manager: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person