Finance Manager

Temecula Valley Lexus; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Program

401K

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Temecula Valley Lexus is seeking a Finance Manager to coordinate financing and insurance for customers. You will prepare all legal documents, secure lender approvals, and educate clients on extended protection products.

The role emphasizes timely funding, accuracy, and a seamless customer experience. Experience in automotive finance and strong communication are valued, with training available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years automotive finance experience preferred, or 5-8 years related finance experience. Training available.
• Prior sales experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in Advent and ADP is preferred.
• Professional appearance and work ethic.
• Self-Starter and Self-Motivator.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff.
• Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Offers vehicle financing and insurance to customers with explanations of products.
• Works with customers to obtain financing through lenders per state and federal law.
• Prepares all documents for vehicle purchases in a timely manner.
• Maintains relationships with lending institutions for competitive rates.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws and dealership policies.
• Guides customers from Sales to Finance and explains finance programs and benefits.
• Achieves targeted Sales and Finance goals and ensures client satisfaction.

Skills

Automotive finance

Customer service

Communication skills

Sales experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Advent

ADP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Temecula Valley Lexus is part of the OREMOR Automotive Group that owns and operates some of the top dealership in the nation. This is your chance to have a career opportunity with huge earning potential. We offer industry leading benefits along with an incredible culture that focuses on a work/life balance, teamwork, chemistry, and a family atmosphere while always looking at promoting from within our organization. Our focus is on team member satisfaction while creating the best luxury experience for our guests and partnering up with our community.

FINANCE MANAGERS

We are looking for people that are honest, ethical with high integrity. A strong desire to succeed with no complacency. Teamwork and team chemistry is a very important part of our culture.

In addition, if you are an enthusiastic self-starter with a passion for customer service, selling and enjoy working with people, then you need to be a part of our Finance ManagersTeam atTemecula Valley Lexus! TheFinanceManagercoordinates all activities regarding finance and insurance for our valued customers, which includes working to help customers obtain financing, preparing all associated documentation, and selling extended service contracts and additional protection products. He or she ensures all deals are done in a timely manner and according to all legal requirements and dealership policies. TheFinance Manager will be responsible for preparing and ensuring the accuracy of legal documents, selling products and services to new and used vehicle customers, and enhancing the customer experience while achieving maximum profitability.

Our ideal candidate has the following:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 + years automotive finance experience preferred, or 5-8 years related finance experience. We are willing to train the right candidate.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Confident and outgoing personality.
• Professional appearance and great communication skills.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer our employees:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401K
• Health & Wellness Program
• community involvement and company paid vacation and holidays

Responsibilities

• Offers vehicle financing and insurance to customers and provides them with a thorough explanation of aftermarket products and extended warranties and a complete explanation of manufacturer and dealership service procedures and policies.
• Works with customers to obtain financing through lenders on vehicle purchases in conformance with state and federal law.
• Prepares all state and federal documents regarding vehicle purchases in a timely manner and in accordance with established laws and procedures.
• Maintains good working relationships with lending institutions to secure competitive interest rates and financing programs.
• Works with the Sales team to ensure all new sales are referred to the F&I department and that the Sales team has information on finance and lease programs and understands the benefits of the dealership's financing and extended service programs.
• Ensures 100% compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
• Greeting client to effectively time transition from Sales to Finance.
• Determines client's financing needs based on a professional interview process.
• Educates client the value of these options and products and assist them to make the wisest and best decision.
• Processing finance transaction including lenders approval and timely funding.
• Ensures that all administrative processes are handled timely and in compliance with company policy.
• Ensuring clients satisfaction on every transaction and address it immediately if needed. Providing an exceptional client experience.
• Achieving targeted Sales and Finance departments' goals. Finance manager performance is measured by achieving targeted Client Satisfaction Index and Targeted Sales and Finance goals.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company's Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING

• 2 + years automotive finance experience preferred, or 5-8 years related finance experience. We are willing to train the right candidate.
• Prior sales experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in Advent and ADP is preferred.
• Professional appearance and work ethic.
• Self-Starter and Self-Motivator.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff.
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent Verbal/Written communication skills, and Customer Satisfaction Skills.
• Lexus or High Line experience a PLUS!
• Bilingual a PLUS!