Financing Manager - Commercial Vehicles

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.

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.