DAVID HEYDEN
Waxahachie
Summary
Dynamic Finance Director with a proven track record at Flow Auto Of Charlottesville, adept at budget forecasting and enhancing financial visibility. Skilled in regulatory compliance and risk management, I drive strategic initiatives that improve profit margins while fostering strong interpersonal relations to elevate customer satisfaction.
Experienced with financial services and loan processes in automotive finance. Utilizes customer relationship management to enhance client satisfaction and business growth. Track record of effective team leadership and strategic financial planning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Goodson Acura
05.2025 - Current
Delivery of all new and pre-owned vehicles
Finance Director
Flow Auto Of Charlottesville
01.2020 - 02.2025
Managed finance across four rooftops: Audi, Porsche, VW, and Mazda. Directed budgeting processes and forecasts to maximize efficiency. Enhanced reporting frameworks for improved financial visibility. Maintained compliance with regulations while managing risk effectively. Collaborated closely with sales teams to enhance revenue opportunities. Implemented strategic cost-saving initiatives that bolstered profit margins.
Finance Manager
Valley Honda Of Staunton
03.2010 - 01.2020
Oversee all financial activities serving as sole finance manager for Honda dealership.
Education
Charlottesville High School
Charlottesville, VA05.1991
Skills
- Budget forecasting
- Financial budgeting
- Customer satisfaction
- Internal controls
- Regulatory compliance
- Strong negotiation skills
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Contract preparation
- Continuous improvement focus
- Decision making aptitude
- In-depth financial analysis
- Interpersonal relations
- Financial product sales
- Problem-solving capacity
- Risk management strategies
- Loan underwriting proficiency
- Credit assessment
- Customer service-focused
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Product education
- Creditworthiness determination
- Credit history review
- Staff management
- Client interview
- Financial transactions expertise
- Complaint handling
Additional Information
I am a Marine. I served 6 years and also 9 years as a police officer.
Timeline
Finance Manager
Goodson Acura
05.2025 - Current
Finance Director
Flow Auto Of Charlottesville
01.2020 - 02.2025
Finance Manager
Valley Honda Of Staunton
03.2010 - 01.2020
Charlottesville High School
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