Automotive finance directors, also known as finance managers, provide loan information and purchasing options to customers who are buying a new or used vehicle. In this role, you meet with customers after they have selected a car and are ready to negotiate the terms of the sale. Before processing paperwork, you contact different lenders to determine who has the best current interest rate and develop a payment plan that fits your customers' needs. In most dealerships, you are also responsible for hiring, training, and overseeing several staff members in the finance department to handle initial contact with customers and other administrative duties.