Director Finance, Global OE and Customers. Product & Technology

Clarios • Milwaukee, WI

55d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees