Finance Manager - Credit

Vermeer Corporation • Pella, IA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Manager - Credit oversees wholesale credit operations and retail finance programs while leading projects that improve processes, systems, and customer and dealer experiences. The role connects tactical objectives with long-term business strategy, optimizes people, processes, and technology, and supports cash flow, risk mitigation, and revenue growth while maintaining customer care.

The position manages credit operations and finance programs, makes credit-line decisions based on financial strength and compliance requirements, and prepares budgets and financial reports. It also develops policies, procedures, and performance metrics and leads cross-functional programs and projects from planning through execution. The role is hybrid, with some day-to-day work potentially performed away from a Vermeer campus, and occasional travel is expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Clear, strategic communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and build strong cross-level relationships.
• Ability to act with urgency, set ambitious goals, and drive accountability.
• Commitment to high-quality results, excellence, and meeting customer needs.
• Experience in program and project management, including prioritizing work, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and translating business needs into executable plans.

Responsibilities

• 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 and financial reports, and conduct variance analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and performance metrics to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Build 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager