Auto Finance Manager

Location: Turbigo

About BYDBYD is one of the world's leading manufacturers of new energy vehicles (NEVs) dedicated to driving sustainable mobility solutions across global Europe. BYD is expanding rapidly and building innovative financing and leasing solutions to support our customers dealers and strategic partners.

Position Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Auto Finance Manager to support BYD's finance and leasing activities in a specific European market. This role focuses on developing coordinating and implementing local retail captive leasing and any other finance solutions in close cooperation with local internal teams and external partners (banks leasing companies and dealers, etc.). The position requires strong financial acumen, experience in auto finance/leasing and excellent stakeholder management skills to support BYD's business growth in the local market.

Key Responsibilities Auto Finance / Captive Lease Work with local finance, sales, aftersales and legal teams to develop and roll out finance programs.

Design and manage retail and business finance products (leasing, loans, balloon, etc.) to support BYD's sales targets.

Partner with banks and leasing companies to optimise offers, pricing and customer experience.

Track portfolio performance (penetration, margin, risk) and report insights to Dealer Financing.

Establish and manage relationships with local banks, lenders and other financial partners to secure competitive funding lines.

Negotiate wholesale credit facilities to support BYD's dealer network development and expansion in the country.

Optimise floorplan (inventory) financing structures to align dealer stock levels with local market demand.

Conduct financial health assessments for franchise/dealer partners and provide risk-based recommendations.

Strategy, Market Intelligence & Compliance Monitor and assess local market trends, competitor activities and regulatory developments in auto finance and leasing to support strategic decision-making.

Ensure regulatory and internal policy compliance across all local financing and leasing activities.

Coordinate with BYD Group finance and legal teams on cross-border and group-level financing agreements that impact the local market.

Prepare and present strategic reports, business cases and improvement suggestions to senior management.

Stakeholder Management & Training Act as a liaison between BYD Europe HQ and the local country teams ensuring consistent implementation of leasing and finance policies, products and frameworks.

Deliver training to local sales and dealer staff on finance/leasing product features, processes and digital sales tools.

Travel within the country (and occasionally to other BYD locations) to meet with leasing partners, banks, dealers and internal stakeholders.

Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Finance Controller or senior management.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Business, Accounting or related fields.

Minimum 5 years experience in auto finance, preferably within captive finance, leasing companies or banks.

Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills with experience in financial analysis and portfolio monitoring.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders.

Proficiency in English is required; additional European languages (e.g., French, German, Dutch) are an advantage.

Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in auto finance/leasing in the local market.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environment and to manage multiple projects.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation based on experience and performance.

Health insurance (Meta salute) and meal vouchers.

Company-wide and department teambuilding events.

The opportunity to contribute to Europe's transition to zero-emission transportation and the decarbonization of the economy.

Our Purpose We are building a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a world of clean air. Join a diverse and dynamic team that strives to make a positive impact on the environment and society.

Key

Skills:

Cognos, Forecasting, Hyperion, Dealership Experience, Quick Books, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning

Employment Type

:
Full Time

Experience:

years

Vacancy: 1
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