Used Car Finance Operations Specialist - EMEA

1 Day ago • All levels • Finance • Undisclosed

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Job Description

As a Used Car Finance Operations Specialist for Tesla in EMEA, you'll manage strategies for marketing pre-owned Tesla vehicles and oversee the trade-in business. Responsibilities encompass both Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP), including transaction posting for Tesla and non-Tesla cars, daily cash collection and reconciliation, document reporting, and providing weekly AR updates to management. You will track and resolve payment issues, generate aging reports, manage payments for acquired cars, and coordinate vehicle releases. You'll also identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and collection outcomes. The role demands strong AR experience, preferably in the automotive sector, and proficiency in Excel and data analysis.

Must have:

Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
Automotive industry experience (preferred)
Proficiency in Excel
Data analysis skills
Strong communication
Problem-solving abilities

Good to have:

Used car business knowledge
Project management experience
Accounting/Finance degree

What to Expect

As a Used Car Finance Operations Specialist for Tesla, you will shape and deliver strategies to market previously owned Tesla products and manage our vehicle trade-in business in EMEA. You work both on Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) side. Your role involves transaction posting for all wholesaled Tesla and non-Tesla cars, daily cash collection and reconciliation, ownership of document reporting and process flow, and providing weekly accounts receivable updates to upper management. You will track and resolve outstanding payment issues and generate timely weekly aging reports. Additionally, you will manage correct and timely payments for acquired cars and track received vehicles against payments.

What You’ll Do

Manage large AR collections with multiple vendors across EMEA, ensuring accurate weekly aging reports and timely payment processing
Perform daily follow-ups on aging AR items and handle wholesale billing and vendor communications
Audit trade-in transactions, escalate issues, and align teams on errors and best practices to expedite fund collection
Oversee payments for acquired used cars, including invoice checks, payment requests, tracking, and vehicle release coordination
Prepare and maintain reports and dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility
Address accounting, tax, and refund team requests by proposing and implementing solutions for repetitive issues
Identify and implement process adjustments to enhance efficiency and improve collection outcomes

What You’ll Bring

Experience in accounts receivable, preferably within the automotive industry, with exposure to the used car business as an asset, and in operations, analytics, or project management
Degree in Accounting or Finance, with strong knowledge of general accounting principles or comparable work experience
Superior attention to detail and advanced proficiency in Excel, ensuring accuracy under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Analytical skills to leverage data for decision-making, coupled with adaptability to frequent changes and flexible schedules
Effective communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving

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