Automotive Finance Manager

Swickard Seattle LLC, d/b/a Mercedes-Benz of Seattle • Seattle, WA

1d • $72,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Manager at Mercedes-Benz of Seattle is an essential part of the guest experience, serving a sophisticated, high-expectation guest base in a luxury automotive market. This role involves presenting and closing finance, lease, and protection products using a consultative, menu-based approach that aligns with the Mercedes-Benz standard of care. The position requires structuring deals accurately and efficiently, managing lender relationships, ensuring full compliance with all regulations, and partnering with the sales team for a seamless guest transition. The ideal candidate will maintain impeccable deal documentation and achieve penetration and PVR targets.

Requirements

• 2+ years of Finance Manager experience at a franchised dealership -- required
• Proven PVR performance and consistent product penetration across a full menu
• Strong knowledge of lender programs, finance and lease structures, and compliance requirements -- including Washington state-specific regulations
• High integrity and zero tolerance for compliance shortcuts -- clean deals, clean files, every time
• Polished, professional communicator -- Mercedes-Benz guests expect a finance experience that matches the care and attention they received on the showroom floor
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• Luxury or import brand F&I experience strongly preferred -- Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, or similar backgrounds a significant advantage with this buyer profile
• Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Present and close finance, lease, and protection products using a consultative, menu-based approach that reflects the Mercedes-Benz standard of care
• Structure deals accurately and efficiently -- balancing strong PVR with lender compliance and a guest experience that matches the brand
• Manage lender relationships across a diverse lending portfolio -- ensuring deal flow, funding speed, and lender mix are optimized for a luxury buyer profile
• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and dealership regulatory requirements -- Regulation Z, TILA, FCRA, and applicable Washington state requirements
• Partner with the sales team to ensure clean deal handoffs and a seamless transition from the showroom to the finance office
• Maintain deal documentation to the highest standard -- every deal fundable, every file complete
• Achieve penetration and PVR targets across VSC, GAP, maintenance, and appearance products
• Support the development of Sales Consultants' product knowledge and F&I referral habits

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth -- strong Finance Managers at Swickard grow into F&I director and multi-store finance leadership roles
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed