ROYA AKBAR
Lake Elsinore
Summary
Accomplished, forward-thinking professional with 25+ years of experience in leading, managing, and directing. Exhibit superior interpersonal skills while building strong rapport with customers and providing detailed information on company offerings and services. Thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
Discerning professional with many years of hands-on experience in financial management and program leadership. Familiar with regulatory requirements and optimal approaches for keeping systems current and compliant. Forward-thinking leader responsive to changing demands.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
Aaron Chevy of Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore
12.2025 - Current
- Developed annual budgets and forecasts for dealership operations.
- Analyzed financial reports to guide management decisions and strategies.
- Managed cash flow and liquidity to ensure operational stability.
Finance Manager
Aaron Ford of Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Coordinate training activities to educate personnel on new programs and new products to offer.
- Support inside and outside sales efforts.
- Collaborate with other managers to develop annual expense plan goals.
- Interview customers to identify specific needs and obtain pertinent financial information, including income, expenses, and insurance coverage.
- Develop customized plans based on customer qualifications.
- Review customer loan applications; submit applications to loan underwriters.
- Manage and maintain client records.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Update the online banking website with loan and pricing information.
- Contributed to continual sales growth while assisting customers in a wide range of finance-related matters.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction by consistently ensuring that all client issues, inquiries, and needs were addressed in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner.
Business Manager
Zalla inc
San Ramon
01.2022 - 01.2024
Finance Manager
Norm Reeces Honda
Vista
01.2021 - 01.2022
Finance Manager
Ball Automotive group
National City
01.2018 - 01.2020
Finance Manager
Penske Ford
La Mesa
01.2012 - 01.2016
Finance Manager
North County Ford
Vista
01.2010 - 01.2012
Finance Manager
Kearney Pearson Ford
San Diego
01.2004 - 01.2010
Finance Manager
Peoples Chevrolet
Chula Vista
01.1998 - 01.2004
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Miramar College
San Diego, CAFinance Training -
Universal Underwriter Finance School
Pleasanton, CASkills
- Inside Sales
- Outside Sales
- Negotiations
- Client Relations
- Prospecting
- Customer Service
- Client Needs Analysis
- Staff Training
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Records Management
- Client Interviewing
- Team Collaboration
- Financial Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Industry Research
- Strategic planning
- Financial analysis
- Budget development
- Financial reporting
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Budget planning
- Organizational skills
- Internal controls management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Strategic financial planning
Tools Software
- Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
Timeline
Finance Director
Aaron Chevy of Lake Elsinore
12.2025 - Current
Finance Manager
Aaron Ford of Lake Elsinore
01.2023 - 11.2025
Business Manager
Zalla inc
01.2022 - 01.2024
Finance Manager
Norm Reeces Honda
01.2021 - 01.2022
Finance Manager
Ball Automotive group
01.2018 - 01.2020
Finance Manager
Penske Ford
01.2012 - 01.2016
Finance Manager
North County Ford
01.2010 - 01.2012
Finance Manager
Kearney Pearson Ford
01.2004 - 01.2010
Finance Manager
Peoples Chevrolet
01.1998 - 01.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Miramar College
Finance Training -
Universal Underwriter Finance School