Director Finance, Global OE and Customers. Product & Technology

What you will do-  

The Senior Director of Finance will serve as the strategic financial leader for the Global OE, Customers, Products & Technology organization. This organization is responsible for defining product line priorities, including next-generation product development, cost optimization, and portfolio standardization to ensure Clarios delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions that meet global and local market needs. This role partners directly with the Vice President & General Manager, Global OEM Customers, Products, and Engineering, providing financial leadership to drive performance, enable strategic decision-making, and support long-term value creation

How you will do it-  

• Strategic Partnership & Financial Leadership
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP/GM and leadership team of Global OE Customer & Technology group, driving alignment between financial strategy and business objectives.
  • Lead financial planning and analysis for the Global OE and Customer & Technology organization, including long-range planning, annual budgeting, and monthly outlooking.
  • Support strategic initiatives such as product and business innovation, cost transformation, and customer growth through robust financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Product & Engineering Finance
  • Lead monthly program reviews with financial insights across capital, tooling, engineering spend, labor, and material costs to ensure business case commitments are met.
  • Partner with Product Technology Managers to establish product cost targets, profitability metrics, and long-range product financial plans.
  • Track and report product cost savings initiatives and support pricing analysis for new and existing products.
• Performance Management & Reporting
  • Drive monthly operating reviews and executive-level presentations on business group strategy, performance, and financial outlook.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly close activities related to Customer & Technology, adhering to corporate accounting policies, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
  • Lead financial analysis for capital investment business cases, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and return expectations.
• Transformation & Operational Excellence

What we look for- 

Required 

•  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive finance experience in a multinational, matrixed organization, ideally with exposure to manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments.
• Proven track record of strategic business partnership and financial leadership in complex, global settings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience with capital planning, product costing, and investment analysis.

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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