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Background:

Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland (VWFSI) has been providing innovative and market leading car finance solutions to people all over Ireland since 2008. With a wide variety of finance, leasing and servicing options, our aim is to support the sales of our Volkswagen Group Brand Partners. With over 120 dealers and over 70,000 customers, Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland has quickly become the largest car finance provider in Ireland.
 

Job Description:

Reporting to the Head of Transformation, the Interim Head of Product will lead the Product Function during a period of continued maturity and growth. The role is responsible for ensuring strong product governance, commercial performance, product development and regulatory compliance across Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland's product portfolio (both regulated and unregulated products).

The role sits at the intersection of product, operations, technology, risk and compliance, sales, digital and business development ensuring that products meet customers’ needs while supporting the strategic and commercial objectives of the business.

The successful candidate will lead the Product Function, sponsor key initiatives, develop product propositions, and drive excellence in product management practices across the organisation in line with our regulatory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Product Function and provide oversight of product governance, product management and product strategy.

• Chair and manage product governance forums, including the Product Monthly Business Review process.

• Own the product lifecycle framework and ensure effective governance from product design through to retirement.

• Drive product performance, including commercial outcomes, customer outcomes, profitability and compliance.

• Lead strategic and tactical product proposition development and identify opportunities for growth, innovation, cross-selling and upselling.

• Contribute to annual business planning, budgeting and business case development. 

• Develop management information, reporting and performance indicators to support informed decision making.

• Support, coach and develop Product Managers while building succession capacity and cross-functional product knowledge.

• Drive standardisation of product management processes and practices across the product portfolio.

• Partner with Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Digital and Sales teams to deliver product enhancements and business change.

• Sponsor key strategic initiatives including customer communications governance, customer data ownership, product blueprinting and regulatory change programmes.

Key Skills:

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance customer, regulatory and business objectives.

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• Strong understanding of product governance, product lifecycle management and customer outcomes.

• Ability to operate effectively across business, technology, operations and compliance functions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience developing business cases, growth strategies and performance reporting.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Highly organised with the ability to lead multiple priorities in a regulated environment.

Background:

Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland (VWFSI) has been providing innovative and market leading car finance solutions to people all over Ireland since 2008. With a wide variety of finance, leasing and servicing options, our aim is to support the sales of our Volkswagen Group Brand Partners. With over 120 dealers and over 70,000 customers, Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland has quickly become the largest car finance provider in Ireland.

A vacancy has now arisen for an Administrator within the Retail Operations Department of Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland, on a one year fixed term contract. The successful candidate will provide exceptional service and administrative support to the dealer network as part of a high performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing high quality customer service through Call Centre handling for our Dealers within the VW Group network and VWFS Finance customers.
• Identifying customer needs, handling queries and providing resolutions in line with policy and procedures in a timely manner.
• Maintaining our customer portfolio across a variety of administrative duties.
• Ensure mailboxes are kept to within KPI’s

Key Role Requirements

Background:

Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland (VWFSI) has been providing innovative and market leading car finance solutions to people all over Ireland since 2008. With a wide variety of finance, leasing and servicing options, our aim is to support the sales of our Volkswagen Group Brand Partners. With over 120 dealers and over 70,000 customers, Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland has quickly become the largest car finance provider in Ireland.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Data Manager in the Transformation Function, the Senior Data Analyst (Commercial) plays a critical role in supporting the Commercial Leadership Team through the development and ownership of a portfolio of strategic operational analytics.

The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day analysis of a wide range of end-to-end management information and performance reporting from multiple data sources. They will partner closely with commercial stakeholders to identify business opportunities, utilise all available data, and translate challenges into commercial value.

This role requires a strong blend of analysis experience, business acumen, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and own a holistic portfolio of strategic and tactical analytics to support commercial objectives and business priorities.

• Proactively drive the implementation and use of commercial analytics (customer analytics, next best offer, lead funnel/customer life cycle, trend visualisation, etc.).

• Identify key business drivers and provide analysis to support commercial decision-making and growth initiatives.

• Understand data flows and identify the right data to translate into actionable recommendations.

• Develop automated reporting solutions and reduce manual processes.

• Confidently engage with senior stakeholders to understand business challenges, define analytical requirements, and present findings and solutions.

• Act as a trusted analytical partner to the Commercial Leadership Team and wider business stakeholders.


Key Skills:

• Self-driven and proactive approach to improvement and problem solving.

• Proven experience in a commercial, business, or data analytics role.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders.

• Ability to promote ideas/solutions with confidence, credibility and sound business rationale.

• Experience working with multiple data sources and large datasets.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced and continuously changing environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.

• Ability to upskill colleagues and develop analytical capabilities across the team.

Experience and Requirements

Background:

Volkswagen Financial Services AG is the largest automobile financial services provider in Europe. Our central task is to promote sales for the Volkswagen Group and its brands. The products and services of Volkswagen Financial Services range from the financing of new and used vehicles of all the Group's brands to dealer financing.
 

A vacancy has now arisen within the Remarketing Department of Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland. The successful candidate will lead the remarketing function, manage the disposal strategy for end-of-contract and company vehicles, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maximise value, manage risk and deliver excellent service.

Job Summary:

The Remarketing Manager is responsible for leading the remarketing strategy and operational performance of the company’s vehicle assets. The role is accountable for ensuring vehicles are disposed of promptly, profitably, compliantly and in line with Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland’s strategic objectives, risk appetite and customer service standards.
 

The role owns the end-to-end remarketing process, including pricing governance, sales channel management, supplier oversight, stock performance, reporting, policy compliance and continuous improvement across the remarketing lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be an experienced automotive remarketing professional with strong commercial judgement, excellent stakeholder management skills, a sound understanding of used vehicle markets, and the ability to lead operational activity while driving strategic improvements.

The Role will have the following responsibilities:

• Develop, own and continuously improve the VWFSI remarketing strategy to optimise disposal performance, residual value outcomes, customer experience and operational efficiency.

• Lead market research and analysis to inform pricing, reserve setting, sales channel selection and remarketing strategy.

• Manage remarketing valuations, reserve calculations and pricing recommendations for approval, using market intelligence, inspection reports and internal governance standards.

• Provide regular, accurate and timely analysis and reporting on remarketing performance, stock position, pricing outcomes, aged inventory, losses, gains and key risks to senior management.

• Own monthly remarketing KPI reporting and presentations for the relevant management forums and Direct Fleet department.

• Ensure all remarketed vehicles are sold in compliance with VWFSI remarketing guidelines, HQ minimum requirements, delegated authorities and applicable policies.

• Lead the fair wear and tear, excess mileage and end-of-contract charging processes in partnership with Fleet, Sales, Operations and Customer teams.

• Oversee the remarketing invoicing process, ensuring accuracy, timely processing and appropriate financial controls.

• Support all internal and external audits by providing relevant evidence, process documentation, controls information and management responses as required.

• Maintain and enhance remarketing policies, procedures, process maps and governance documentation.

• Manage remarketing projects with key internal and external stakeholders, including assessment of new disposal channels, digital sales routes, auction partners and business case development.

• Manage third-party suppliers, auction partners and service providers to ensure service levels, commercial terms and operational standards are achieved.

• Identify opportunities to improve stock turn, reduce holding costs, enhance proceeds and improve customer and dealer experience.

• Maintain strong relationships with dealers, internal sales teams, operations, finance, risk, compliance and customer-facing teams.

• Monitor market trends, residual value movements and used vehicle demand to support proactive decision-making.
  
  
  Experience and Requirements

  • 3rd level qualification in Business/ Finance/ Commerce or related discipline

  • 5+ years’ experience in automotive finance, leasing, fleet, remarketing or used vehicle sales environment.
  • Previous experience managing vehicle remarketing activity, supplier relationships, pricing governance or disposal channels.

  • Excellent knowledge of used vehicle markets, dealer channels, auction processes and residual value drivers.
  • Strong commercial, analytical and governance skills with the ability to interpret data and make sound pricing recommendations.

  • Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and reporting skills.
  • Knowledge of Connect Online, Sofico Miles, vehicle inspection systems or auction platforms is an advantage.

  • Commercially minded and detail-focused, with strong ownership of outcomes, controls and stakeholder commitments.
  • Driven self-starter with the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing operational priorities.
  • Confident leader who can take ownership of the remarketing function and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong capability in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and management reporting.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments while also operating independently and making timely decisions.
  • Demonstrates urgency, accountability and continuous improvement focus in meeting service, financial and productivity.
    
    
    
    
    Additional information
    
    Please send your CV to our career mailbox: careersdublin@vwfs.com

   

   

   

Background:

Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland (VWFSI) has been providing innovative and market leading car finance solutions to people all over Ireland since 2008. With a wide variety of finance, leasing and servicing options, our aim is to support the sales of our Volkswagen Group Brand Partners. With over 120 dealers and over 70,000 customers, Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland has quickly become the largest car finance provider in Ireland.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly driven and proactive Business Development Manager (BDM) to grow our vehicle leasing portfolio through self-generated business. This role is focused on hunting new opportunities, building a strong pipeline, and converting prospects into long-term clients. The successful candidate will thrive in a target-driven environment and demonstrate a relentless approach to prospecting, networking, and winning new business.

This role demands a candidate who is highly motivated, dedicated to customer expansion, and possesses the ability to build and nurture valuable relationships with new clients.

The successful applicant will need to develop an in-depth understanding of our customers' businesses, industries, and challenges, with a primary goal of becoming their trusted fleet advisor.

This position is well-suited for individuals who are self-driven to meet challenging yet rewarding monthly business targets. We seek someone with exceptional relationship building and consultative sales skills, aiming for successful results. This role will focus specifically on our Direct Channel and on developing Fleet business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, target, and win new customers within the SME and Corporate sectors.

• Take full ownership of building and managing a self-generated sales pipeline.

• Develop and execute strategic prospecting plans to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.

• Focus on new revenue generation rather than reliance on existing accounts. 

• Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales targets, along with other performance metrics.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of our products and services to effectively communicate their benefits to potential customers.

• The creation and presentation of compelling sales proposals tailored to the specific fleet requirements of prospective customers.

• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities, client interactions, and contracts.

• Stay updated on industry trends and competitors to inform your sales strategies.

• Identify tender opportunities and create high quality, detailed responses.

Skills, Experience and Requirements:

• Proven ability to generate their own outbound fleet sales at high volume.

• Experience with an existing portfolio of lease customers would be a distinct advantage, but not a requirement.

• Knowledge of the Irish Fleet Industry – Suppliers / Competitors / Vehicles.

• Experience responding to and winning tenders.

• IT literacy – MS Word / PowerPoint / Excel / Teams / Salesforce.

• Highly Motivated / Target Driven.

• Candidate must be proactive in what they do.

• Clear & Confident Communicator.

• Outgoing personality – required for networking.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced & demanding role.

• This role is designated as a CF-4 under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity Regime, as defined in the Central Bank Reform Act 2010. The successful candidate must meet the standards of competence, integrity, and financial soundness required by the CBI and will be subject to ongoing due diligence and compliance assessments.

• This is an MCC impacted role and the minimum competency required is APA Loans & Regulations. APA/QFA qualification is a distinct advantage, however not a requirement, but at minimum the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake and pass the APA exams upon appointment and maintain up-to-date CPD requirements.

Terms & Conditions:

This is a full-time permanent position.

How to Apply:

Please apply by emailing a CV and a short cover letter to careersdublin@vwfs.com.