Finance Manager - Credit

Vermeer Corporation; Pella (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation in the United States is seeking a strategic, detail‑oriented leader in credit management to oversee wholesale credit and retail finance programs while guiding cross‑functional projects.

The role focuses on aligning tactical objectives with long‑term business strategy, improving processes, systems, and customer/dealer experiences, with travel occasional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field with 5+ years of experience preferred or equivalent.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; expert in Excel and PowerPoint; ability to communicate strategically.
• Influences effectively without authority and builds cross‑level relationships; acts with urgency and drives accountability.
• Delivers high-quality results with a passion for excellence and customer needs.
• Experienced in program and project management, prioritizing work and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit operations and retail finance programs to support revenue growth and risk mitigation.
• Review and adjust credit lines based on financial strength and compliance requirements.
• Prepare budgets and financial reports; conduct variance analysis to inform decisions.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and performance metrics ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Build cross-functional relationships to drive operational improvements and transformations.
• Lead programs and projects from planning through execution, including scope, timelines, and risk management.

Skills

Credit management

Financial operations

Program & project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are
Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Who We Are
Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Work Shift
1 - First Shift

Job Summary
Are you a strategic, detail-oriented leader with expertise in credit management, financial operations, and program execution? In this role, you will oversee wholesale credit and retail finance programs while also leading projects that improve processes, systems, and customer/dealer experiences. You will connect tactical objectives with long-term business strategy, optimize people, processes, and technology, and help maximize cash flow, mitigate risk, and drive revenue growth while maintaining exceptional customer care.

What You’ll Do

• Manage credit operations and retail finance programs to support revenue growth and risk mitigation.
• Review, adjust, and revoke credit lines based on financial strength and compliance requirements.
• Prepare budgets, financial reports, and conduct variance analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and performance metrics ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive operational improvements, strategic projects, and business transformation efforts.
• Lead cross-functional programs and projects from planning through execution, including scope, timelines, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and implementation support.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; expert in Excel and PowerPoint; known for clear, strategic communication and presentation.
• Influences effectively without authority and builds strong cross‑level relationships; acts with urgency, sets ambitious goals, and drives accountability.
• Delivers high‑quality results with a strong passion for excellence and meeting customer needs.
• Experienced in program and project management, including prioritizing work, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and translating business needs into executable plans.

Travel

• Occasional travel is expected of this position.

Work Location
HYBRID: Some of a team member’s day-to-day work may be best done at a location other than a Vermeer campus. Discuss specific arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at [phone] or at [e-mail].

Interested? We’d love to get to know you.