Automotive Business / Finance Manager
Performance Ford of Somerville • Somerville, NJ • Full Time
Posted on Sun, Aug 23, 2026
Automotive Finance Manager
Performance Auto Group | Somerville, NJ & Cedar Knolls, NJ
Performance Auto Group is growing, and we are looking for two high-performing Automotive Finance Managers to join our team!
We have two full-time opportunities available:
- Performance Ford — Somerville, NJ
- Buick GMC — Cedar Knolls, NJ
If you are an experienced Finance Manager who knows how to deliver an exceptional customer experience while maximizing dealership profitability, we want to talk to you.
About Performance Auto Group
Performance Auto Group is a growing automotive dealer group committed to providing an outstanding customer experience while creating a professional, performance-driven environment for our employees.
We believe our Finance Managers should be among the best compensated professionals in the dealership when they consistently deliver strong results. Our pay plan is designed to significantly reward high achievers.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As an Automotive Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing the finance and insurance process from the time a customer enters the F&I office through the final delivery of their vehicle.
You will work closely with the Sales Management team to structure deals, secure financing, present protection products, ensure compliance, and provide customers with a professional and transparent buying experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the complete F&I process from credit application through vehicle delivery
- Structure automotive transactions to maximize lender approval and dealership profitability
- Submit credit applications and work effectively with banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions
- Present and sell F&I products, including vehicle service contracts, GAP, maintenance products, protection plans, and other available products
- Achieve and exceed monthly F&I performance objectives
- Maintain strong product penetration and per-copy performance
- Ensure all deals are completed accurately and efficiently
- Review contracts and paperwork for accuracy and compliance
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, lender, manufacturer, and dealership requirements
- Work closely with Sales Managers and Sales Consultants to maximize finance opportunities
- Build trust with customers while effectively presenting financing and protection options
- Maintain excellent CSI and customer satisfaction
- Follow up on funding and resolve documentation or funding issues
- Maintain organized deal jackets and accurate records
- Stay current on lender programs, F&I products, compliance requirements, and manufacturer programs
- Contribute to a positive, professional, and high-performance dealership culture
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate will be a proven Automotive Finance Manager with a track record of delivering strong results.
Qualifications
- Previous Automotive F&I/Finance Manager experience preferred
- Proven ability to consistently achieve or exceed F&I objectives
- Strong understanding of automotive finance and deal structuring
- Knowledge of F&I products and lender programs
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong negotiation and closing abilities
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Team-oriented mentality
- Commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience
Experienced Sales Managers or other automotive professionals with strong F&I experience and a proven track record are encouraged to apply.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
A PAY PLAN BUILT FOR HIGH ACHIEVERS
We believe Finance Managers who consistently produce exceptional results should be exceptionally compensated.
Performance Auto Group offers a highly competitive F&I pay plan with significant earning potential for top performers.
Your success matters—and our compensation structure is designed to reward production, profitability, performance, and consistency.
Full-Time Benefits Include:
- Highly Competitive Finance Manager Compensation
- Exceptional Earning Potential for High Achievers
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k)
- Vehicle Purchase Plans
- Employee Benefits
- Professional Work Environment
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Growing Dealer Group with Multiple Locations
- Supportive Sales and Management Team
TWO OPEN POSITIONS
PERFORMANCE FORD — SOMERVILLE, NJ
Join the team at our Performance Ford dealership in Somerville, NJ, and represent one of the industry's most recognized automotive brands.
BUICK GMC — CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ
Join our Buick GMC team in Cedar Knolls, NJ, and become part of a growing Performance Auto Group operation.
WHY PERFORMANCE AUTO GROUP?
At Performance Auto Group, we are committed to building a team of career-minded automotive professionals who want to grow and be rewarded for their performance.
We are not looking for someone who simply wants to process paperwork.
We are looking for Finance Managers who know how to sell, know how to close, know how to build customer trust, and know how to produce.
If you are a top-performing Finance Manager looking for an opportunity where your performance can translate into significant earning potential, we want to hear from you.
JOIN PERFORMANCE AUTO GROUP
Two Finance Manager positions available.
Performance Ford — Somerville, NJ
Buick GMC — Cedar Knolls, NJ
APPLY TODAY — HIGH PERFORMANCE DESERVES HIGH REWARDS.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $129,000–$159,000 per year (median ~$138,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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