Johans Benitez
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Seasoned financial manager with broad experience in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Skilled in optimizing financial processes and leading teams to exceed corporate goals through innovative strategies and efficient resource allocation. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and financial health within diverse organizations. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and recommend actionable solutions that drive growth and profitability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager/General Sales Manager
Steve Coury Ford
Star Valley, AZ
04.2017 - 07.2024
- Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors regarding product purchases or contracts.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
- Implemented process changes to streamline sales department workflow.
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
Finance Manager Automotive
Santan Ford
Gilbert, AZ
01.2013 - 03.2017
- Offered and sold finance products, such as Gap Insurance, Vehicle Service Contracts, Tired and wheel protections and other F&I Products.
- Improved service contracts percentages from 50% to over 70% warranty penetration.
- Perfected the contract in funding to maximize profit and quick funding time.
- Maintained and average of $3,000 per copy to $3,800 per copy on a monthly basis.
- Supervised and mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Negotiated terms with banks and other financial institutions to secure financing and optimize terms.
Finance Manager/ Sales Mamager
Thoroughbred Nissan
Tucson, AZ
03.2010 - 01.2013
- Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
- Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
- Created monthly performance metrics that tracked key performance indicators.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Developed forecasting models utilizing historical data trends to predict future revenues and expenses.
- Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Strategized on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Automotive Dealership Institute
Scottsdale, AZ03-2009
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ04-2008
High School Diploma -
Sahuaro High School
Tucson, AZ05-2006
Skills
- Budget Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Continuous Improvement
- Performance Analysis
- Portfolio Management
- Customer Satisfaction
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and training
- Lender relationships
- Insurance Products
- Cash Flow Management
- Electronic contracting
- Departmental oversight
- Customer relationship development
- Mentoring and training
- Performance Reviews
- Proficient in CDK, Arkona, Autosoft, Dealertrack, Cudl, Route one, Vauto, promax, eleads and dealersocket
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Finance and Insurance State of Arizona.
- Ford motor Master Level 4 Finance Manager
- Ford Motor Master Level 4 Sales Manager
Timeline
Finance Manager/General Sales Manager
Steve Coury Ford
04.2017 - 07.2024
Finance Manager Automotive
Santan Ford
01.2013 - 03.2017
Finance Manager/ Sales Mamager
Thoroughbred Nissan
03.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Automotive Dealership Institute
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Pima Community College
High School Diploma -
Sahuaro High School
- Finance and Insurance State of Arizona.
- Ford motor Master Level 4 Finance Manager
- Ford Motor Master Level 4 Sales Manager
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