Mercedes Benz Finance Manager

$140,000 - $300,000/Yr

Walters Mercedes Benz - Riverside, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Riverside, CA

About the position

As a Finance Manager (F&I Manager) at Walter's Auto Group, you will play a crucial role in the dealership's success by overseeing all finance and insurance operations. This position involves helping customers secure financing, managing documentation, and promoting service contracts and protection products. You will collaborate closely with customers and lenders to structure deals, enhance customer satisfaction, and maximize dealership profitability.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all finance and insurance activities, including financing options, documentation, and protection products.
• Ensure accuracy in documentation and adherence to state, federal, and dealership policies.
• Greet clients, assess financing needs, educate them on options, and support informed decision-making.
• Maintain strong relationships with lending institutions to offer competitive financing.
• Work with the Sales team to ensure all sales are referred to the F&I department and provide insight into finance and lease programs.
• Process finance transactions, secure lender approvals, and handle funding according to company policies.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing issues promptly.
• Meet or exceed targeted Client Satisfaction Index scores, sales goals, and finance targets; prepare daily and monthly reports.
• Follow all company policies and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver excellent customer service in alignment with the company's values.

Requirements

• Proven experience in finance and insurance within an automotive dealership is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of state and federal finance regulations, dealership policies, and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and credit evaluation skills; expertise in loan approvals.
• Must have a clean, valid driver's license.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Vision insurance