Director Finance & Operations NA Materials Service Desk

Clarios • Milwaukee, WI

29d

About The Position

This business leader will be responsible for supporting the develop, implementation, and execution for all strategic and tactical operational/financial activity relating to the N. American Materials Service Desk (MSD). Materials to include cores (automotive/industrial), lead, tin and critical materials (antimony, calcium and arsenic). Contribute to network optimization of cores (Spend batteries), while ensuring strategies are within the organizational risk parameters. Be an active senior regional leader within N. America to develop and enable regional strategies and projects to achieve N. America and global financial targets, specifically relating to MSD activities. Create and enhance strong partnerships with core and metal suppliers to improve service levels and financial results. This leader must have strong procurement, financial, analytical, and negotiation skills. This leader will need to have strong capability to manage complex projects that support Clarios business growth. The professional must also be able to work effectively across multiple Clarios functions and regions to ensure we are maximizing the value of supplier relationships, mitigating risks, and pursuing opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• More than 10 years of experience in finance, operations, and P&L within a global organization focused on growth and profitability
• Degree in finance or accounting
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, collaborating with teams, working independently, and learning efficiently
• Proficient business and analytical skills, including origination and ideation abilities
• Able to operate at both tactical (hands-on) and strategic levels across North America and globally
• Skilled in presentations, with subject matter expertise suitable for instilling confidence
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels and presenting to executive leadership
• Strong attention to detail and ability to understand procurement and supply-chain organizational structures
• Interpersonal skills that support team collaboration; able to lead and mentor colleagues as needed
• Experience handling multiple priorities in fast-paced settings while maintaining quality and accuracy, with an emphasis on risk management
• Background in implementing new systems and change programs in large, complex organizations
• Some travel required

Nice To Haves

• MBA in a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement best practices and financial systems for MSD to meet leadership goals in profitability and risk management.
• Deliver strategic and tactical leadership across all financial and operational domains, including accounting, internal controls, strategic planning, budget development, as well as financial reporting and monitoring.
• Coordinate with procurement specialists to improve evaluation models, price negotiations, working capital, and inventory management for the N. America core and metals portfolio.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and refine raw material and metal management strategies that align with regional and financial objectives, while evaluating market intelligence and regional/global supply and demand to support procurement in identifying strategic purchase, sale, and swap opportunities.
• Strengthen partnerships with core and metal suppliers to optimize trade working capital and inventory management objectives.
• Work with global treasury and regional metals teams to improve working capital and manage tin and lead price risks through inventory solutions and hedging strategies.
• Be a strong partner to enable and empower the N. America Commercial Teams (AM & OE) to achieve Clarios business priorities of enhancing core collection, reverse logistics and grow sustainability.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and development within global metals team colleagues relative to finance and operations that will retain talent and prepare them for future leadership roles.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director