Finance Specialist

Who are we?

Capricorn is a member-based financial services organisation which exists to improve the lives of over 25,000 Members across Australia and New Zealand by supporting them in building stronger automotive businesses. We provide products and services including trade credit, risk protection, equipment finance, trade events, travel services, fuel cards and more. Last financial year Member purchases exceeded $2.93 billion and Member returns exceeded $72.5 million.

A great place to work

When you join Capricorn, you become a part of something bigger than a typical company, because as a co-operative we exist to improve the lives of our Members by supporting them in building stronger businesses – not the other way around.

We are purpose-led and are committed to empowering our community to thrive. Our community includes our employees, and we know what is important to them, because we asked! And here’s our commitments to you:

• Provide a diverse and inclusive workplace – because we know how important it is for everyone to be treated fairly and with respect.
• Give you flexibility – it’s important to recognise we are all unique and need to create work life balance.
• Offer paid parental leave – that supports both parent’s leave and their transition back to work.
• Create a fun environment – our social calendar is full up with a range of different virtual and face-to-face events to keep us connected.
• Work perks – that our employees actually use, such as a fantastic reward and recognition program, wellness program, additional leave purchase and so much more!

Role Purpose

Responsible for driving lending growth for Capricorn Society Financial Services (CSFS) by promoting and championing the CSFS value proposition to Market, along with supporting new loan origination and product and service development.

The role will strongly collaborate with internal Capricorn teams; specifically Processing, Sales distribution, Credit, Compliance, and Marketing, to develop and deliver sales strategies. The Finance Specialist will report into the Product Owner and broader portfolio team, plays a key role in influencing technical and go to market development of our finance product offering.

Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Customer-centric (Members, Suppliers, Users) led approach to understanding needs, problems and opportunities.
• Use your commercial lending background to support deal progression with the capability to workshop applications with key stakeholders.
• Promote and deliver exceptional service to customers and stakeholders whilst promoting efficiencies to deliver.
• Understanding of Business Improvement concepts to promote team productivity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of business structures and business credit assessment.
• Ability to assess and write business credit
• Critical thinking - The ability to understand and analyse problems and find solutions.
• Problem solving - The ability to think creatively and work collaboratively with teams to solve business challenges.
• Decision making -The ability to make balanced commercial decisions

Experience

• 3-5 years commercial finance, and or business Asset Finance
• Proven experience in dealing with customers

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline.

Desired

• Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer (KYC)

Who are we?

Capricorn is a member-based financial services organisation which exists to improve the lives of over 25,000 Members across Australia and New Zealand by supporting them in building stronger automotive businesses. We provide products and services including trade credit, risk protection, equipment finance, trade events, travel services, fuel cards and more. Last financial year Member purchases exceeded $2.93 billion and Member returns exceeded $72.5 million.

The next steps

If you think you are the right person for this role and you believe in a Member first culture, then please apply now. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, so it is better to apply sooner rather than later.

For further information, support with your application and detail on Capricorn, please visit our website at www.capricorn.coop/careers