Financing Manager - Commercial Vehicles

Job Title: Financing Manager - Commercial Vehicles

Location: BYD (U.K.) CO., LTD., Uxbridge, The United Kingdom

About the Role: We are seeking a Financing Manager to lead sales financing initiatives for our commercial vehicle business (E-buses, E-coaches, and E-trucks) across the UK and Europe. This role will play a critical part in developing and executing innovative financing solutions that drive sales growth, enhance customer satisfaction and accelerate the transition to sustainable transport.

Key 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 dealers and end customers
• Monitor financing program performance and make real-time adjustments based on market feedback and business needs
• Collaborate with sales, product, after-sales, 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:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial vehicle financing, leasing, or related financial services
• OEM background or experience with Bank/Green Fund transportation projects, is strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Strong understanding of commercial vehicle markets and residual value concepts
• Proven Ability to analyze business plans and financial models
• Hands-on experience with project financing and Fleet-as-a-Service models
• Experience working with banks, leasing companies, and diverse financial institutions
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional European languages is a strong plus
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skill
• A collaborative team player
• Experience working in cross-functional and international team environments