Finance & Insurance Manager (F&I Manager)

Elder Ford, Tampa, FL 33612

Full time

R117106

Dealership:L0499 Elder Ford of Tampa

Finance & Insurance Manager (F&I Manager)

Build Your Future with One of the Nation's Largest Automotive Retailers

Ready to Take Your F&I Career to the Next Level?

Elder Ford of Tampa is seeking an experienced Finance & Insurance Manager to join our high-performing team.

This is more than a traditional F&I opportunity. As part of Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD), North America's largest automotive retailer and a Fortune 500 company, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact at a high-volume Ford dealership while building a long-term career with an organization committed to promoting from within.

Whether you're a proven F&I producer looking for a larger platform or a successful automotive sales leader ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you.

Why Elder Ford of Tampa?

• Join one of the premier Ford dealerships in the Tampa market

• High-volume store with consistent sales opportunities

• Backed by the strength and stability of a Fortune 500 company

• Industry-leading training and professional development

• Clear pathways for advancement within Lithia & Driveway

• Collaborative leadership team focused on performance and growth

• Competitive compensation with significant earning potential

• Comprehensive benefits package, 401(k), PTO, and employee stock purchase program

At Lithia & Driveway, we're committed to Growing Our People and Growing Our Company, providing ambitious professionals with the tools, resources, and opportunities to achieve long-term success.

What You'll Do

• Guide customers through finance and protection product options while delivering an exceptional customer experience

• Present vehicle service contracts, GAP, maintenance plans, and other protection products with confidence and integrity

• Build strong relationships with lending partners to secure competitive financing solutions for customers

• Structure and submit finance applications through approved lender systems

• Ensure all deal paperwork is accurate, compliant, and completed in a timely manner

• Manage contract funding and follow up on lender stipulations and receivables

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, lender, and dealership requirements

• Collaborate closely with sales managers and sales consultants to maximize customer satisfaction and dealership performance

• Participate in sales, finance, and leadership meetings focused on continuously improving results

• Assist with customer engagement and support the sales team during peak business periods

• Obtain all required licensing and certifications within 90 days of hire

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of dealership Finance & Insurance experience required

• Proven ability to deliver strong production results while maintaining compliance and customer satisfaction

• Experience working with a variety of lenders and finance products

• Automotive sales management experience is a plus

• Strong closing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

• Excellent communication and customer service abilities

• Self-motivated with a track record of achieving and exceeding goals

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail

• Strong computer and dealership software proficiency

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Paid Holidays & PTO

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Lithia Learning Center

• Vehicle Purchase Discounts

• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!