Dealer Services Agent (Financial Services) in Manchester

Overview

Job Title: Dealer Services Agent (Financial Services) | Location: Manchester, M15 4FN | Rate: £17.46 ph via Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) | Start Date: 27 July 2026 | Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Employment Type: Contract (Financed until December 2026) | Reference: F56523

Our client is the financial services arm of the company, supporting the automotive business across Europe. The Manchester Business Centre, located at First Street, serves as a key operational hub, providing financial services to company dealers across European markets and supporting UK retail customers. We aim to provide innovative and flexible vehicle financing solutions to help customers drive the company vehicle they need and assist our dealer network with stock planning. We value a customer-centric approach, robust financial products, and a collaborative, dynamic team.

As we expand the underwriting team in Manchester, we are looking for talented individuals to join us.

Responsibilities

• Credit Assessment: Conduct thorough financial analysis of commercial clients, including reviewing financial statements, credit reports, business plans, and industry-specific data to determine risk levels.
• Decision Making: Make informed lending decisions in line with the company’s credit policy, risk appetite, and regulatory guidelines, balancing growth and risk management.
• Dealer Query Resolution: Respond to and resolve queries from company dealers regarding credit applications, processes, and policies via phone, email and other channels.
• Communication & Collaboration: Engage with internal stakeholders (sales, operations, collections) and external partners (brokers, clients) to gather information and communicate underwriting decisions clearly.
• Compliance: Ensure underwriting activities comply with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting processes and policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit underwriting or financial analysis; ideally within an automotive finance environment. This may include assessing personal (retail) and commercial customer credit profiles for vehicle financing.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and key ratios. Ability to interpret complex financial data to assess business health and repayment capacity.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to make reasoned decisions under pressure.
• Risk Assessment: Understanding of risk assessment principles and the ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial and operational risks across diverse customer segments.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to explain complex financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences and handle queries effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and documentation.
• Proactive & Team Player: Self-starter who can work independently but also thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Location & Requirements

This position is based in Manchester. The successful candidate is expected to attend the Manchester Business Centre for typically 3 days a week and remain flexible on office days according to business requirements. Please note 5 days per week onsite is required during the initial training period.

Additional Information

• This position is confirmed Inside IR35.
• We cannot sponsor visas; only candidates eligible to work in the UK should apply.
• CS Technical Staffing Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We are a recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries.
• No discriminatory language is used in this advert; applications from all suitable candidates are welcome.