MD South Africa at Volvo Group

Job Objectives

• Execute VFS strategy and drive realization of the VFS South Africa business plan in support of Volvo Group product sales.
• Represents VFS in local Country Management Team (CMT) of Business Areas (BA).
• Systematically manages deliveries, finance penetration, managed assets, operating income, expenses, investments, and headcount to ensure business performance.
• Proactively identifies and drives initiatives that support BA’s in meeting their market share objectives.
• Develops further the captive culture, passion and customer focused mindset of VFS South Africa, aligns roles and responsibilities of VFS employees towards customer success and sustainable performance.
• Ensure transparency and a good relationship with the local regulatory authorities.
• Leads and supports the direct reports and respective teams by providing direction, motivation and professional development.
• Recruits, develops, and retains talented employees.
• Ensures compliance and adherence to legislative standards and regulatory requirements as well as Volvo policies and guidelines when leading and supporting business initiatives.
• For necessary legal obligations, the function may be required to act as a legal representative. 

Qualifications & Job Experience

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in captive financing, preferably in equipment leasing. Profit and Loss responsibility a plus.
• Experience working in the commercial vehicle, construction equipment or asset finance industry preferred.
• Knowledge of working through a dealer distribution network a plus.
• Having thorough knowledge or experience of credit underwriting.
• Previous working experience in an international environment preferred.
• A seasoned and mature leader.
• Strong business and financial acumen, results-orientated, building the foundations for long term business success and proven record in achieving business results.
• Ability to understand, assess and manage credit, financial and business risks.
• Understand and manage the regulatory, compliance and internal requirements of the local market.
• Demonstrates courageous managerial effectiveness and integrity. Is target-driven, self-motivated, and willing to take responsibility.
• Strong strategic planning and analytical skills.
• Experienced in creating a high-performance culture and managing a high-performance team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate in MS Office.