Automotive Finance Manager

Swickard Auto Group

$72K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience as a Finance Manager in a franchised dealership; luxury brand experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in key performance metrics like PVR and VSC penetration.
  • Thorough understanding of regulatory compliance standards and deal structuring techniques.
  • Strong communication skills, fostering trust with clients quickly.
  • Proficiency with Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK software is advantageous.
  • Possession of an active F&I license or willingness to obtain one.
  • A strong hospitality mindset, balancing guest interests with dealership integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Guide guests through financing and leasing options with professionalism and transparency.
  • Accurate structuring of deals, ensuring smooth coordination with sales and lending partners.
  • Present and sell various F&I products using an effective menu-based process.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with lenders for competitive financing options.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations for every transaction.
  • Collaborate with sales to capture all finance transactions seamlessly.
  • Maintain organized and accurate deal documentation within set timelines.
  • Contribute to a continuous guest experience beyond the sales transaction.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and supplemental coverage options available.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays offered.
  • Manufacturer and F&I product training provided at no cost.
  • Clear career advancement opportunities into leadership roles.
  • Discounts available for employee vehicle purchases and services.
  • Team culture emphasizing accountability and mutual care.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Thousand Oaks, CA | Land Rover | Premium luxury brand | Hospitality | Income Potential: $72,000 - $180,000+ Annually | Veterans encouraged to apply

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Guide guests through financing, leasing, and protection product options with transparency and professionalism
  • Structure deals accurately and efficiently, coordinating with sales and lending partners to ensure smooth transactions
  • Present and sell F&I products - including VSC, GAP, and maintenance - using a menu-based process
  • Build and maintain strong lender relationships to deliver competitive financing options for every guest
  • Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and manufacturer regulations on every deal
  • Partner with the sales team to capture 100% of finance transactions and deliver a seamless handoff experience
  • Maintain clean, accurate deal documentation and fund contracts within established timelines
  • Contribute to a culture where the guest experience doesn't end at the sales desk - it continues through delivery

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • 2+ years of Finance Manager experience in a franchised dealership (luxury brand experience a strong plus)
  • Proven performance in PVR, VSC penetration, GAP penetration, and lender diversification
  • Deep knowledge of menu selling, compliance standards (Reg Z, TILA, FCRA), and deal structure
  • Strong communicator - able to build trust with guests quickly and present options with confidence and clarity
  • Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK experience preferred
  • Active state F&I license, or the ability to obtain one prior to start
  • A hospitality mindset - you protect the guest's interests and the dealership's integrity at the same time

WHAT WE OFFER
  • Income potential of $72,000 - $180,000+ annually (base + commission)
  • Compensation structured competitively for the market
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Paid manufacturer and F&I product training
  • Clear career path - strong F&I Managers grow into director and multi-store leadership roles at Swickard
  • Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
  • A team culture built on standards, accountability, and genuine care for one another

Our guests expect a premium experience. Our brands demand one and Swickard is built to deliver it. This is a store with real volume, a loyal guest base, and a group behind it that knows how to support a high performer. We don't just talk about hospitality - we build the systems, the culture, and the team to make it real every day.

If you're an F&I professional who takes pride in doing the job right - for the guest and for the business - this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

Salary Description

$72K - $180K+ OTE annually

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