F&i Manager

is seeking a strong leader to join the business office in the position of **F&I Manager**

**About Us**

Leggat Auto Group represents 12 dealerships across Southern Ontario. We are proud to be celebrating our 100th year of serving our communities. We are a family-owned auto group with almost 600 employees that is committed to helping everyone find the perfect vehicle to match their lifestyle. Just like we match vehicles to our customers’ lifestyle, we’re looking for individuals who share and live our values. We focus on teamwork, passion, and ingenuity to drive our vision of providing an exceptional automotive experience for everyone. We are seeking career-focused individuals who want to grow their careers within a supportive and motivating environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Customer Interaction: Meet with customers to discuss financing options, explain terms and conditions, and assist them in completing necessary paperwork.
- Compliance: Ensure that all finance and insurance (F&I) transactions comply with OMVIC standards and federal guidelines. Stay updated on changes in financing regulations and practices.
- Sales Support: Collaborate with the sales team to structure deals that optimize profitability while meeting customer needs. Assist in closing vehicle sales by providing attractive financing options.
- Reporting: Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly reports on F&I performance, including profit margins, penetration rates, and loan approvals. Present findings to senior management and suggest improvements.
- Contract Signing: Prepare paperwork, contracts and deliver deals.
- Product Sales: Promote and sell finance-related products such as extended warranties, gap insurance, and vehicle protection plans.
- Funding: Guarantee the expeditious funding of all contracts.
- Customer Satisfaction: Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by providing clear, transparent, and ethical service. Address any concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
- Training: Provide ongoing training to the sales team on finance-related topics, including how to present financing options and products to customers.
- Dealership Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with lenders and other financial partners to ensure a wide range of financing options for customers.
- Risk Management: Assess the risk associated with financing deals and take appropriate measures to mitigate potential losses for the dealership.

**Qualifications**:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in automotive finance or a similar role, with a strong understanding of vehicle sales and finance processes.
- OMVIC

**Skills**:

- Strong financial acumen and understanding of lending practices
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proficient in finance-related software and dealership management systems (e.g., Route One, PBS )
- Ability to analyze financial data and reports
- High level of integrity and ethical standards
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

**Working Conditions**:

- Schedule: Full-time position.
- Environment: Primarily in-office setting within the dealership, with frequent interactions with customers, sales staff, and financial institutions.

**Why Work for Leggat Auto Group**:

- Career Growth Potential with 12 Dealerships and 600 Employees strong
- Drug, Dental and Extended Health Benefits
- Travel, Life Insurance and AD&D
- LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Recognition and Events
- Employee Pricing on Vehicle Purchases and Parts and Services
- Goodlife Membership Discounted Corporate Rate
- Free Parking
- Leggat Care Foundation, we support the communities in which we live and work
- We represent 80% of the Car Manufacturer Brands

**Additional Information**:
We do thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest