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

• Bachelors 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 2025s 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 worlds most recognizable car battery brands powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford General Motors Toyota Honda and Nissan. With 18000 employees worldwide we develop manufacture and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering recycling and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios were not just making batteries; were shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate push boundaries and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere 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 passionwhere 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 . 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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