Finance Administrator

Company : Finning Canada

Number of Openings : Worker Type :

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Position Overview :

The Finance Administrator will report to the Commercial Financing Manager and will be responsible to provide end-to-end financing assistance to the sales organization and customers in a positive confident and proficient manner. The duties include coordinating all financial data to Caterpillar Financial Services in a predetermined time frame. This role is also responsible for processing all trade-ins and providing credit release for equipment sold in an assigned territory ensuring funding has been secured and the customers delivery expectations are met.

The Finance Administrator position is a Temporary 18-month opportunity based in West Edmonton offered under a hybrid work arrangement.

Job Description :

Major Job Functions :

Work closely with the sales organization and Caterpillar financial staff to provide finance quotes to customers and sales staff.

Provide end-to-end administrative support for equipment financed by our captive lender and ensuring funding of the sale.

Prepare searches and registrations using various Personal Property Registry systems

Document and maintain financing activity

Perform all administrative tasks related to manage the equipment credit release process with a focus on meeting customer delivery expectations accuracy and risk mitigation

Work quickly to identify resolve or accelerate any potential risks or road blocks to the appropriate internal stakeholder(s)

Regular proactive and consistent contact and collaboration with customers internal and external stakeholders (including Cat Finance) to ensure all transactions are expedited quickly and efficiently and meet customer delivery expectations

Represent the company in a professional and ethical manner and establish and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality

Mandatory Experience and Skills :

A minimum of two-years of experience in a financial or credit environment

Proficient in MS Office applications and internal systems

Proficient in the coordination of Financing documentation

Soft Skills Required :

Solid analytical problem solving and interpretation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven organizational time management and prioritization skills

Attentive to detail

Non-Mandatory or Nice-to-Have Knowledge :

Basic understanding of the Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) and Corporate Registries

Basic understanding of business law and tax law

Basic understanding of insurance terminology relating to coverage (physical and liability)

Familiarity with the heavy-equipment industry product line and customer base

At Finning we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and / or mental or physical Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations / adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment / accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform your recruiter.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Forecasting,Financial Services,GAAP,Accounting,IFRS,Regulatory Reporting,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Report Interpretation,Financial Management,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1