Business/Transaction Manager

Salary/rate:£60,000 – £75,000 OTE
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Greater Manchester
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Looking for a new Challenge
References on file:2189
Sector:Business/Transaction Manager
Post Date:January 30, 2026
Ref:2189
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About Profile

Business Manager

This candidate is a highly accomplished Business Manager with a strong track record of performance within high-volume automotive retail environments. They are consistently ranked among the top Business Managers nationally, with exceptional results across F&I penetration, compliance and customer experience.

They bring a confident, customer-led approach to finance and product sales, acting as the main point of contact throughout the transaction. Comfortable working face-to-face, over the phone and via video calls, they manage the full funding process from proposal through to completion, ensuring documentation, affordability and FCA compliance are handled accurately and professionally.

In addition to their automotive expertise, they hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Multimedia and Web Computing, giving them strong analytical and reporting skills. This supports a structured, data-driven approach to performance tracking, finance conversion and process improvement.

Key Experience & Strengths

Experienced Automotive Business Manager
Top-performing F&I results at group level
High finance penetration and product sales
FCA compliant with strong governance standards
End-to-end responsibility for customer finance journey
Organisation and completion of all financial documentation
Face-to-face, telephone and video-based customer engagement
Negotiation and funding solution structuring
Strong leadership, professionalism and customer focus
Data analysis and reporting capability
Stable and consistent career history

What They’re Looking For

Business Manager or Transaction Manager role
Automotive retail or main dealer environment

Salary Expectations

£60,000 – £75,000 OTE

Availability

4-week notice period

Location

Looking for roles within a 40-minute commute of Manchester

This candidate would be a strong appointment for a dealership seeking a high-performing Business Manager who combines excellent F&I results with professionalism, compliance and a modern, customer-focused approach.

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