Background
Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland (VWFS) 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, VWFS Ireland has quickly become the largest car finance provider in Ireland.
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team responsible for the management and development of the commercial relationship between VWFSI and its 6 Brand partners in Ireland (Volkswagen Passenger Car, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, CUPRA and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles).
Reporting to the VWFS Brand & Planning Manager, the Planning & Performance Specialist will provide key support to the monitoring and steering of VWFS IE Commercial performance. The role will be responsible for the provision of reporting and analysis to maximise the success of VWFS IE. The role will also support the commercial planning process, preparing future sales planning for the business. The role requires engaging with numerous internal and external stakeholders across multiple departments within VWFSI and VGI.
The Role will have the following responsibilities
* Provide weekly/monthly/ad hoc sales reporting and analysis across all Business Streams, Products and Brands.
* Responsible for the provision and interrogation of performance reporting and market analysis to identify trends, insights, and commercial opportunities.
* Measure, monitor, and evaluate the performance of VWFS including sales performance vs targets.
* Support the Commercial Sales Steering function of VWFS IE by gathering and analysing market intelligence, identifying performance trends, and providing insights to management to support the commercial steering of VWFS.
* Responsible for the preparation of VWFS IE Commercial planning requirements including preparation of monthly sales forecasts and long-term planning projections.
Key Role Requirements:
* Degree in Business/Strategy/Economics/Statistics (or related discipline) required.
* 4+ years’ experience in a Financial Services or similar industry required.
* Excellent analytical and numeric ability – production, analysis, and representation of data in a clear manner to facilitate commercial decision-making.
* Excellent communication skills and proven ability to translate detailed analysis to key business insights at senior level.
* Working knowledge of MS Office with particular emphasis on advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
* Fluent English (written and spoken).
Person Requirements:
* Strong numerical competence with the ability to interpret sales trends.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while still retaining an excellent level of quality and attention to detail.
* Capable of working under pressure to achieve deadlines.
* Proven ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a high-performing team.
* Excellent interpersonal & verbal communication skills.
* Well organised & structured thought processes.
Terms & Conditions
This is a full-time permanent position. A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualification level will be offered to the successful candidate.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to our career mailbox: careersdublin@vwfs.com
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