At Volvo Financial Services, we are transforming together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS delivers innovative, responsive financial solutions that fit the way businesses work today, as well as how they will work in the future. Through our dedication to innovation, we support our customers in the adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions.

At VFS, you will be part of a global and diverse team of trusted financial experts in the transportation and equipment industry whose passion is to cultivate customer relationships. We are knowledgeable, yet approachable, and customers can always count on us. We also embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo, believing that innovation is driven by a willingness to change to stay ahead and find smart ways to create new solutions to help our customers win.

Parts & Services Financing is a critical component of the Volvo Financial Services’ suite of customer and dealer... solutions. The Volvo Financial Services (VFS) ambition is to double the revenue from this service vertical by 2025. The Parts & Service Financing Manager will play a key role in both strategy development and execution with emphasis on expansion in Europe. This position reports to the Parts & Service Financing Director and the location will be one of the hub locations for VFS and the Volvo Group (Lyon, France; Gothenburg, Sweden; Warwick, UK and Greensboro, NC.)

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

 Partner with Volvo Business Areas to analyze, evaluate and develop market strategies to support Parts & Services Financing growth.
 Drive new market entries from initial conceptualization to business case to commercialization including market implementation.
 Evaluate operational capabilities in new markets and assesses and strengthen risk, credit, and operational capabilities.
 Foster the development and operationalization of business partnerships to further expand the Parts and Services Financing product offer.
 Provide market and business intelligence analysis.
 Continually identify and analyze regional market trends as they relate to Parts & Services Financing product and service opportunities.
 Drive regional efficiencies by assessing operational needs and identifying opportunities to leverage Volvo Group systems and processes.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration or equivalent required
• 10+ years of financial services industry experience
• Transportation industry experience a plus
• Relevant experience with factoring or other purchase finance products
• Proven leadership capability
• Fluent in English, other language skills preferred

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• BUSINESS ACUMEN
Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and future possible policies, practices, trends, and information affecting capital equipment and captive finance in the global marketplace. Knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace, and the role of systems and processes to execute on stated strategies.

• POLITICAL SAVVY
Can maneuver through complex political situations effectively and quietly; is sensitive to how people and organizations function; anticipates where the land mines are and plans his/her approach accordingly; views corporate politics as a necessary part of organizational life and works to adjust to that reality; is a maze-bright person.

• PRESENTATION SKILLS
Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings; one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports and bosses; is effective both inside and outside the organization, on both cool data and controversial topics; commands attention and can manage group process during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn’t working. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• STRATEGIC AGILITY
Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.

• DRIVE FOR RESULTS
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Likes to win, hates to lose.

Please note: This role is onsite five days a week.

ABOUT VOLVO FINANCIAL SERVICES

Volvo Financial Services is the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, providing financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers today and in the future. Dedicated to innovation, VFS is supporting society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in about 50 markets
Gothenburg Sweden

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