Finance Manager

Overview

Position:
Finance Manager

Giles Automotive is growing its leadership team and we need more coverage in our F&I department at our Lafayette locations to create a quality schedule for our employees while also offering efficient experiences for our customers. This is a position specifically for someone with automotive F&I experience.

• Money:
  We have a great performance-based compensation package for our finance managers.
• Career Path:
  Whether you are looking to be a leader in F&I or in sales management, our organization provides a clear path for managers that desire to move up in the automotive industry.
• Management & Sales Support:
  Giles has experts in their field to learn from and leaders to help you learn the industry with your career goals in mind.
• Benefits:
  Medical / Dental / 401k retirement option with yearly company contributions.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work to help the people in Acadiana make good decisions about purchasing automobiles. You should also take pride in impacting the development of our salespeople and creating a quality experience for customers. Knowledge of automotive finance should include:

• Maintaining high income standards
• Insistent warranty and product penetration
• Well-versed in title laws & registration process
• Proficient at structuring deals for maximum profitability
• Above average CSI scores
• Proactive management of contracts in transit
• Working knowledge of CDK is a plus

• The ideal person would be ambitious, confident, outgoing, creative, professional, desiring meaningful work, hardworking, and good at presenting ideas. A big part of our comprehensive interview process is to ensure candidates are aligned with our values.

• Integrity:
  The highest standards of honesty, integrity, and sincerity
• Excellence: A continuous drive for excellence and self-improvement
• Proactive Responsibility:
  Dependable & proactively responsible for areas of influence
• One Team: A professional team-player who deeply respects others
• Service: A strong desire to serve our community, our customers, and each other
• Attitude + Heart:
  Exudes a strong positive attitude & empathy towards others

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Determines desire/need for automobile financing by interviewing customer and exploring payment options.
• Sells products and services by reviewing desire/need for automobile insurance, credit insurance, extended warranties, anti-theft devices, protection packages, etc.; explains and builds value in the options, provisions, and premiums.
• Verifies automobile purchase information by reviewing sales contract data; conferring with sales department; making adjustments as needed.
• Determines customer creditworthiness by studying credit application; obtaining credit reports; analyzing information; comparing customer evaluation to organization standards; forwarding applications to lenders; conferring with loan underwriters and loan processors; obtaining stipulations when required; approves or rejects loan.
• Prepares transaction documents by completing loan agreements, DMV registration, and related documents.
• Confirms automobile sales contract information by disclosing data, provisions, finance charges, and interest rates to customer; ensuring understanding of the contract content.
• Maintains dealership reputation by building and maintaining customer rapport; answering questions; providing information; resolving discrepancies and dissatisfaction; maintaining a satisfactory CSI; complying with federal, state, and local regulations; helping others comply.
• Maintains customer confidence and organizational stability by keeping information confidential; helping others comply.

We are open from 8:30 to 7:00 pm Monday – Thursday and 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Friday – Saturday, closed on Sundays. You are given a day off during the week. We support work-life balance and are flexible as needed. Please apply if you have questions.

We are Giles Automotive Group. We pride ourselves on living out our mission to be a “vehicle” that improves the lives of our employees, our customers, and our community. Our mission is central to how we help you advance, not just in your career, but as a person. We are interested in discovering your strengths and helping you leverage them to reach your personal and professional goals.

Our mission reflects our belief that we don’t "sell" cars, we help people buy cars, and our contribution to Acadiana. Our culture is positive and progressive, especially for a car dealership.

Apply to become a leader for a great company and earn a great living. If you have a great attitude and love serving people, we want you to apply. We offer a meaningful career where you can build and make an excellent living. Apply now to be considered; we look forward to meeting you!

Must be 21 or older and have a valid driver’s license with a decent driving record.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit…