Finance Administrator

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Position Overview:

Finning Canada is hiring a Temporary Finance Administrator (6-month contract) for our Edmonton office.
The Finance Administrator reports to the Commercial Financing Manager and is responsible for providing end-to-end financing support to both the sales organization and customers in a positive, confident, and professional manner.
Key responsibilities include coordinating and submitting all required financial documentation to Caterpillar Financial Services within established timelines, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
This role also supports the processing of all trade-ins and is accountable for issuing credit releases for equipment sold within an assigned territory. The incumbent ensures that all funding requirements are met while aligning with customer delivery expectations.
This is a hybrid role, requiring three days per week in the office, with an hourly rate of $25 to $28 per hour.
If this role interests you, consider applying today!

Job Description:

Major Job Functions:

• Work closely with the sales organization and Caterpillar financial staff to provide finance quotes to customers and sales staff. 

• Provide end-to-end administrative support for equipment financed by our captive lender and ensuring funding of the sale. 

• Prepare searches and registrations using various Personal Property Registry systems

• Document and maintain financing activity

• Perform all administrative tasks related to manage the equipment credit release process with a focus on meeting customer delivery expectations, accuracy, and risk mitigation 

• Work quickly to identify, resolve or accelerate any potential risks or road blocks to the appropriate internal stakeholder(s)

• Regular, proactive, and consistent contact and collaboration with customers, internal and external stakeholders (including Cat Finance) to ensure all transactions are expedited quickly and efficiently and meet customer delivery expectations

• Represent the company in a professional and ethical manner and establish and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality

Mandatory Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of two-years of experience in a financial or credit environment

• Proficient in MS Office applications and internal systems

• Proficient in the coordination of Financing documentation

Soft Skills Required:

• Solid analytical, problem solving and interpretation skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven organizational, time management, and prioritization skills

• Attentive to detail

Non-Mandatory or Nice-to-Have Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of the Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) and Corporate Registries

• Basic understanding of business law and tax law

• Basic understanding of insurance terminology relating to coverage (physical and liability)

• Familiarity with the heavy-equipment industry, product line, and customer base

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.