Customer Financing Manager at Davis & Shirtliff Group

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will report to the Group CFO and will be charged with managing the Group Customer Financing function, with the following key responsibilities:

• Arrange finance for customers to enhance the sale of D&S products and solutions.
• Identify, develop, implement, and lead initiatives for the customer financing life-cycle.
• Develop and maintain customer financing platforms.
• Initiate and manage partnerships with banks and other financing partners.
• Provide expert advisory to customers on optimal financing options.
• Respond to market trends and customer needs to build revenue.
• Ensure full compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Formulate a dynamic policy for customer credit vetting and product pricing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in product development, financial modelling and business development in a reputable commercial bank or micro finance institution.
• Upper Second-Class Honours degree in finance, banking or other relevant discipline.
• Full CPA(K) or ACCAqualification will be an added advantage.
• Solid knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ERP systems.
• Impressive track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets.
• Experience in customer and trade financing will be an added advantage.
• Hands on experience with debt security tools and procedures.

Critical Competencies for the two roles are:

• Excellent organizational, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-driven with good leadership skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.