Finance Manager - Guelph Kia, Courtice

Position Finance Manager

Dealership Guelph Kia

Location Guelph, ON

Classification Full-Time, Onsite, Immediate Vacancy

Company Overview Guelph Kia is proud to be part of the AutoCanada dealership network, the largest Canadian‑owned and publicly traded automotive dealer group operating in Canada and the US.

Area of Focus A Financial Services Manager in a dealership environment oversees and manages the dealership's finance and insurance operations. They work closely with customers to offer financing options, ensure credit approvals, assist in finalizing vehicle sales, and collaborate with sales teams to optimize profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Explain and demonstrate financial options to customers

Deal directly with lenders and financial institutions

Prepare and document all documentation for final delivery

Meet and excel sales goals by selling extended products such as protection packages, extended warranties, life and accident/health insurance, and environmental protection packages

Adhere to a standard of professional ethics and be respectful to customers

Be knowledgeable of provincial regulations regarding finance and the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Interact with appropriate departments

Structure deals in accordance with lender and dealership guidelines

Book out deals accurately

Never misrepresent equipment

Perform credit interview, prepare credit application

Verify accuracy of all information on the credit application and submit to lender

Maintain confidentiality of customer information

Sell credit insurance and service contracts

Maintain good lender relations

Maintain a lender guide of programs currently in use and obtain a working knowledge of them

Analyze credit reports, recognize a conventional deal and turn over accordingly

Maintain dead files for inactive deals

Overcome objections of prospective customers

Must-Haves (Qualifications)

3-5 years’ experience in the automotive business

Excellent understanding of sales, finance and management

Experience and working relationship with financial institutions

Proven record for performance with set goals

Excellent oral, written&listening skills

Judgment and decision‑making skills with the ability to consider relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choose the appropriate path

Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance

Efficient knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, e‑mail software and use of the Internet

Ability to read, understand and calculate banking figures such as discounts, interest rates, percentages and commission

The prioritization skills necessary to use time effectively and set action plans to achieve business targets

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Bilingual language skills in French and English are preferred for this role

Perks

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Employee Vehicle Purchase&Service Plans

Employee and Family Assistance Programs

Company‑wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year

Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

Equal Opportunity Statement We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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