Cars45 is one of the leading automotive companies in Africa and we are looking to hire a Consumer Financing and Partnerships Manager.

You will have an interesting role of leading the consumer financing & financing partner relations lifecycle management. You will create and execute strategies that will help to provide best-in-class services to strengthen our sales efforts and maximize profitable volume growth through consumer financing.

You will have complete autonomy and execute at a high level. You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and international team who are ready to support you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are some of the exciting projects you will be working on and responsible for:

• Identify, develop, implement, and lead initiatives for the consumer financing lifecycle;

• Provide strategic leadership to help create and execute the roadmap leading to optimal financial and trading performance; including providing expert advice, analyzing and providing support;

• Partner with cross-functional teams to manage critical part of our consumer financing technology platform, lead both short and long-term planning consumer financing analysis and processes;

• Develop and manage financing partnerships with Banks, NBFIs and other financing partners;

• Develop, strengthen, and manage key partner relations, community partnerships and referral sources by building relationships with, civic/professional, small & medium-sized organizations

• Proactively assess, clarify, and validate partner needs on an ongoing basis

• Analyze market trends, consumer trends,retail and industry needs,risk and opportunities,local consumer behavior to increase sales of the consumer financing product;

• Uphold and maintain a balance between risk mitigation and operational efficiency; ensure regulatory, data, and controls compliance for all processes/ programs;

• Understanding key KPIs and benchmarking them against major competitors;

• Planning and overseeing new initiatives and projects;

• Collaborate with Marketing team to improve sourcing channels for Consumer Financing;

• Manage reporting systems and deliver monthly and quarterly forecasts.

REQUIREMENTS
We believe that you will succeed better if you possess the following:

• HND or BSC in Business Administration, Sales, Economics or any related field;

• 4 – 6 years post NYSC experience, 1 of which should be in a managerial position;

• Experience in traditional consumer financing and alternative financing strategies is a plus;

• Experience around finance, investment banking, strategy and or underwriting;

• Excellent knowledge about cars and their various models;

• Experience building business plans, financial models, business development and b2b channel;

• Experience in business development, project management and use of Microsoft tools;

BENEFITS
We generally offer a vibrant culture, great work ambiance, super intelligent workforce, and a relaxed dress code in order to harness the power of innovation. We care a lot about our employees. It’s obvious that for efficient work you need to stay in favorable working conditions.

That’s why we offer you the following benefits: 

• A competitive salary and one of the best in the industry;

• Pension contributions, Healthcare insurance and employee Loans;

• TGIF every last Friday of the month and regular Team Building events;

• Leadership development and new opportunities to grow as we are constantly expanding;

• An opportunity to work with a dynamic and international team all across the world.