Branko Uzelac
Antioch,IL
Summary
Dynamic Finance Director at Acura Highland Park with a proven track record in revenue generation and strategic planning. Expert in securing favorable loan terms and building lender relations, while leading teams to exceed sales targets. Adept at analyzing market trends to drive profitability and enhance dealership processes.
Early in my career I became Acura’s top 50 Car Salesman in the Country four years straight and top 10 Car Salesman in the Country five straight years.
Later as Finance Manager I averaged $3200 PVR and 3.7 PPD.
I have not only Finance Managers, but also trained Salespeople, Sales Mangers and BDC employees to become better and stronger salespeople and being able to effectively and efficiently close the deals.
I also speak multiple languages.
“Time is death to a deal”.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
Acura Highland Park
01.2006 - 02.2025
Maintained compliance with industry regulations.
Increased revenue through effective financial sales techniques.
Oversaw sales processes to drive revenue growth and streamline workflows.
Conducted thorough credit analysis to assess financial risk.
Maintained compliance with lending standards.
Achieved and exceeded sales targets.
Led and coordinated team activities effectively.
Implemented effective techniques to drive sales growth.
Coordinated financial arrangements for vehicle purchases.
Acquired in-depth knowledge of dealership processes.
Facilitated successful deal closures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grayslake High-school
Grayslake, ILSkills
- Leadership & Management:Oversees the F&l department, including hiring, training, and managing finance managers and other staff
- Helped increase growth in Service and Parts DepartmentSales Support:Trains the sales team on finance and lease programs and assists with closing deals
- Revenue Generation:Sells F&l products like extended warranties and service contracts to maximize dealership profits
- Deal-Focused:Works to secure favorable loan terms and complete the paperwork for vehicle sales
- Strategic Planning:Analyzes sales history and market trends to develop new policies that promote sales and profitabilityLender Relations:Builds and maintains strong relationships with lending institutions to ensure good rates and favorable termsFinancial Oversight:Analyzes and controls departmental expenditures, oversees cash flow, and is responsible for overall departmental financial performanceProblem-Solving:Reviews declined deals and works to find solutions, and handles more complex financing issues or funding problems
Timeline
Finance Director
Acura Highland Park
01.2006 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Grayslake High-school