About the role
We are seeking an experienced Financing Manager to lead sales financing initiatives for our commercial vehicle business (trucks, buses, and coaches) across Europe. This role will play a critical part in developing and executing innovative financing solutions that drive sales growth and enhance customer satisfaction.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Financing Solutions & Strategy (60%)
- Implement and optimize comprehensive sales financing programs for commercial vehicles
- Manage diverse financing products including but not limited to dealer financing, loans, leasing, and Fleet-as-a-Service electrification solutions offered to end customers
- Monitor financing program performance and make real‑time adjustments based on market feedback and business needs
- Collaborate with sales, product, and operations teams to align financing strategies with overall business objectives
Market Intelligence & Residual Value Management (20%)
- Collect competitive analysis of financing offerings in the European commercial vehicle market.
- Organize Residual Value (RV) discussions and recommendations.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging financing models.
- Provide data‑driven insights to support pricing and product positioning decisions.
Partnership & Stakeholder Management (20%)
- Establish and nurture strong relationships with banks, leasing companies, and other financial institutions.
- Negotiate financing terms and conditions with partner institutions.
- Coordinate and deliver training programs for internal teams, dealers, and financial partners.
- Act as the primary point of contact for financing‑related inquiries from sales teams and external partners.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in automotive/commercial vehicle financing, leasing, or related financial services.
- Proven track record in designing and/or managing financing programs.
- Strong understanding of commercial vehicle markets and residual value concepts.
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Experience working with banks, leasing companies, and financial institutions.
- Fluent in English; additional European languages (Dutch, Hungarian, German, or French) are a strong plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electric vehicle financing and Fleet-as-a-Service models.
- Knowledge of European commercial vehicle regulations and financing frameworks.
- Existing network within European financial institutions.
- Experience in cross‑functional and international team environments.
- Proven track record in project finance.
- Ability to analyze business plans.
We offer
- Performance and experience‑based competitive remuneration
- Scottish Widow workplace pension
- 25 days paid holidays + public holidays.
- Department & company‑wide team building events.
- An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de‑carbonization of the economy.
This is a full time office based role within our Hounslow office.
About BYD
Our Purpose is to build a zero‑emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and wants to create a positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
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