Company Description
Sandicliffe is a leading privately owned family motor group with 11 award-winning dealerships across the East Midlands, including Nottingham, Loughborough, Leicester, and Lincoln. The company specialises in the supply and maintenance of new and used cars and commercial vehicles, representing brands such as Ford, Mazda, Nissan, MG, Maxus, INEOS Grenadier, GWM ORA, and a wide range of approved used cars. With over 600 team members, Sandicliffe provides comprehensive motoring services including parts, service, accident repair, fleet, and aftersales support. Serving tens of thousands of sales and service customers each year, Sandicliffe focuses on employing local people, delivering strong value, and putting customer care at the center of its operations. Established in 1948 and holding a Royal Warrant since 1974, the company combines heritage with ongoing growth and innovation.
Role Description
The Transaction Manager role at Sandicliffe is a full-time, on-site position based at our Loughborough dealership. This role is responsible for managing and overseeing the financial aspects of vehicle transactions, including structuring finance deals, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and company policies.
Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing customer applications, performing due diligence checks, coordinating lease and finance agreements, and supporting the sales team with clear and transparent deal structures.
The Transaction Manager will work closely with sales, finance, and administration teams to secure timely approvals, optimize profitability, and provide a positive customer experience throughout the purchase process. The role also involves monitoring transaction performance, preparing reports, and recommending improvements to processes and customer offerings.
Responsibilities
- Review customer applications and perform due diligence checks.
- Coordinate lease and finance agreements and ensure accurate documentation.
- Support the sales team with clear and transparent deal structures.
- Work with sales, finance, and administration teams to secure timely approvals.
- Monitor transaction performance and prepare reports.
- Recommend improvements to processes and customer offerings to enhance profitability and customer experience.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, assess risk, and support decision-making.
- Experience in finance and financial analysis, ideally within automotive retail, banking, or consumer lending environments.
- Knowledge of due diligence processes, including verification of customer information and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Understanding of lease administration, vehicle finance products, and related documentation and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with sales teams and customers.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple transactions under time pressures.
- Proficiency with dealership management systems and standard office software; numeracy and comfort working with spreadsheets.
- Previous experience in an automotive dealership, finance, or transactional role is preferred.
- Relevant education in finance, business, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Transaction Manager in Loughborough employer: Sandicliffe
At Sandicliffe Motor Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in Nottingham, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee growth and wellbeing. With opportunities for manufacturer training, a clear path for career progression, and a range of benefits including a competitive salary, overtime pay, and discounts on vehicles and services, we empower our Vehicle Technicians to thrive in their careers while enjoying a balanced work-life with options like a 4-day working week.
