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