Financial Services Manager

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Job Title: Financial Services Manager
Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Company: Elders
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: Nurture. Grow. Thrive.

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 180 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will have experience, passion, dedication and resilience. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.

About the role

We are looking for a Finance Services Manager to service SA on a permanent, full-time basis.

Location within SA is flexible for the successful candidate.

The Financial Services Manager is a leadership role responsible for growing and meeting budgeted earnings targets across the full suite of Financial Services products.

Focused on growing market share across SA, you will be empowered to succeed via leveraging the expertise throughout the wider Elders Network.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Policy, procedures, and legislation. Take reasonable care for own health and safety, as well as that of others.
Be a leader in the State for matters associated with all Financial Services products.
Assess credit applications and develop quality proposals for submission for Elders own balance sheet lending (Livestock and Wool facilities).
Manage the credit quality of the own balance sheet lending portfolio.
Seek opportunities to expand Elders Financial Services offerings through businesses that Elders has acquired as well as greenfield sites.
Ensure 100% compliance with relevant statutory legislation (e.g., AML/CTF)
Assist in developing and implementing a yearly pipeline of initiatives in order to support yearly growth ambitions in line with Elders Eight Point Plan.
Implement network sales campaigns and training programs to grow sales across the full suite of Financial Services products, including:
- On-balance sheet lending facilities for Livestock and Wool
- Livestock in transit warranty
- Agri, commercial and asset finance referrals
- Home and personal finance referrals
- Insurance referrals
- Prepayment facilities

About you

Understanding and prior experience in Agri-finance products and industry
Demonstrated experience in implementing sales and marketing programs across a financial services product range
Ability to work well with the Elders network, diverse teams, roles and levels of management
Proven problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong Influencing skills
Skilled in writing credit proposals and analysis, as well as portfolio management
Relevant tertiary qualifications (desirable)

About Elders

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, financial services, insurance, and real estate.

We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

Elders is for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.
For more information visit our careers page

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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Job Post Date: 03/13/25