Sophie Austin
Cave Creek
Summary
Dynamic Finance Manager with a proven track record at Lifted Trucks, excelling in regulatory compliance and loan underwriting. Cultivated strong lender relationships, optimizing financing options and enhancing dealership revenue. Recognized for mentoring junior staff and delivering exceptional customer service, driving profitability through strategic financial product sales and attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Lifted Trucks
07.2017 - 01.2026
- Managed finance operations, ensuring compliance with automotive lending regulations.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and optimize loan approval processes.
- Trained and mentored junior finance staff on best practices in automotive financing.
- Developed strong relationships with banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions to secure the best financing options for customers.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations and company policies regarding automotive financing transactions.
- Maximized profitability by negotiating and structuring optimal automotive financing deals.
- Optimized dealership revenue by identifying opportunities for additional product offerings such as extended warranties and insurance packages.
- Maintained an organized workflow by prioritizing tasks effectively managing multiple client files simultaneously ensuring timely processing of all transactions.
Education
Associate of Science -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Regulatory compliance
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Contract preparation
- Financial product sales
- Interpersonal relations
- Automotive industry
- Loan underwriting proficiency
- Credit assessment
- Customer service-focused
- Product education
- Customer service
- Financial accounting
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Finance Manager
Lifted Trucks
07.2017 - 01.2026
Associate of Science -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College