Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC MOTOR) is a Chinese automobile maker headquartered in Guangzhou in China. GAC MOTOR represents insisting on pursuing scientific development, enhancing the core competition, and achieving the sustainable development.
Since its establishment, the Trumpchi has been technologically on par with other global brands and developed based on top-notch European performance. GAC Motor not only has relationships with the global top ten automobile parts suppliers, but have also internalized Europe s advanced chassis and powertrain technology.
Especially in the safety performance, GAC MOTOR’s entire models got the 5 stars award in the C-NCAP test and beyond most of famous brands. Accordingly, GAC MOTOR is foremost in passive safety area.
Designed in Italy, built in world manufacture China, with its C-Class chassis and equipment, B-Class value and quality, and A-Class price, the Trumpchi will be extremely competitive in the global market.
With the global strategy of “Prudent action, holistic plan, steady growth, major breakthroughs,” GAC plans to establish distribution networks in 18 countries in 2014, covering each continent, and extend further to neighboring markets. In the Middle East, GAC MOTOR plans to establish networks in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates etc.; as well as in Russia and Ukraine of Eastern Europe; Chile, Peru, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina of South America; Algeria and Nigeria of Africa; and in the Southeast Asia and Central Asia are Thailand, Burma, and Cambodia etc.Job Summary:
The Aftersales Finance Manager is responsible for financial control, profitability, and compliance across aftersales operations including service workshops, spare parts, warranty, and customer service activities. The role ensures accurate costing, revenue optimization, budget control, and strong financial governance to support business growth and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Control
Manage end-to-end financial operations of aftersales, service, and parts departments.
Monitor and analyze aftersales revenue streams (labor, parts, accessories, service contracts).
Ensure accurate cost allocation, margin analysis, and profitability reporting.
Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis for aftersales operations.
Enforce internal controls to prevent revenue leakage and financial loss.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Develop and manage aftersales budgets and forecasts in collaboration with operations teams.
Track actual performance against budget and recommend corrective actions.
Support pricing strategies for service labor rates, spare parts, and value-added services.
Warranty & Claims Management
Oversee OEM warranty claims accounting, reconciliation, and recovery.
Ensure timely submission and follow-up of warranty claims to manufacturers.
Monitor warranty provisions, recoveries, and aging.
Inventory & Parts Finance
Supervise financial controls over spare parts inventory, including valuation, slow-moving items, and obsolescence.
Support stock optimization and inventory turnover improvement.
Conduct periodic stock audits and reconciliations.
Compliance & Reporting
Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, OEM requirements, and company policies.
Coordinate audits related to aftersales financial activities.
Support PAYE, VAT, and withholding tax compliance as it relates to aftersales transactions.
Business Partnering & Decision Support
Act as a finance business partner to Aftersales Managers and Service Heads.
Provide financial insights to support operational efficiency and customer profitability.
Participate in process improvement initiatives and digitalization of aftersales finance.
Team Leadership
Supervise and develop aftersales finance staff.
Set performance targets, conduct appraisals, and build a high-performance team.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Aftersales gross margin
Revenue leakage reduction
Warranty recovery rate
Inventory turnover and obsolescence
Budget variance control
Timeliness and accuracy of financial reports
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Professional qualification: ICAN, ACCA, CPA (mandatory or strong advantage)
Minimum 8 years of finance experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial position
Automotive aftersales or dealership operations is a plus
Strong knowledge of automotive service, parts, and warranty processes
Skills & Competencies
Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
Deep understanding of automobile aftersales business models
Advanced Excel and ERP/DMS experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Autoline, CDK)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
High integrity, attention to detail, and commercial mindset
Behavioral Competencies
Results-driven
Strong business acumen
Proactive problem-solver
Collaborative and customer-focused