Automotive Finance Manager - Group 1 Honda Stone Mountain

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.•Snellville, GA

About The Position

Group 1 Honda Stone Mountain, part of Group 1 Automotive, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead dealership financial services. The role oversees customer loan origination and approval, develops lender relationships, manages and develops department associates, and ensures transactions are completed accurately, legally, ethically, and efficiently. The Finance Manager helps customers understand financing and payment options, presents dealership products and services, and works to meet finance and insurance income, penetration, and customer satisfaction goals. The position also involves preparing transaction paperwork and reports and enhancing the customer’s purchase experience. Group 1 Automotive is a global automotive retail company operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. It emphasizes integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, respect, employee support, and career development.

Requirements

Prior experience in a dealership F&I Department, automotive sales, or selling financial products.
Proficiency operating a personal computer, including Microsoft Office applications such as email, Excel, and Word.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
Great attitude and high-energy personality.
Excellent customer service skills.
Professional appearance and work ethic.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work well in a process-driven environment.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver license in the state of employment and a good driving record.
Must pass pre-employment testing, including background checks, MVR, and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

ADP Dealer Services experience.
College degree or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee dealership customer loan origination and approval processes.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with lenders.
Recruit, hire, and develop associates for the Financial Services Department.
Maintain accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
Determine customers’ financing needs and explore payment options.
Build positive relationships with customers while presenting products and services.
Present warranties, credit insurance, GAP insurance, and other dealership products.
Secure and finalize transactions legally and ethically while maintaining productivity.
Meet monthly forecasts for finance and insurance income, penetration levels, and customer satisfaction.
Prepare federal, state, and dealer transaction paperwork accurately and submit it to the dealership’s Accounting Department in a timely manner.
Enhance customer satisfaction throughout the purchase experience.
Supervise financial services associates to ensure individual and department goals are met.
Demonstrate company values in interactions with customers, co-workers, and vendors.