Financial Analyst (Finance)
What you will do:
The successful candidate will serve as the finance business partner lending financial support and strong business acumen to the Plant Controller. They will also provide guidance to both the local and corporate teams and hold accountability to the alignment of financial budgets and forecasts. Has the ability to work independently, as well as work in a team environment developing strong relationships with internal cross-functional groups.
How you will do it:
Support monthly close process including journal entries, accrual generation, results reporting, etc.
Produce weekly forecasts and review weekly with Plant Controller.
Populate various weekly and ad hoc analyses to drive plant performance.
Recommends corrective action to ensure favorable plant budget performance.
Responsible for processing, maintenance of, and/or creation and issuance of payroll reports.
Directs monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
Explains book to physical differences and establishes procedures to eliminate inventory variances.
Reconciliation of Accounts Payable including listing of payments outstanding by number of days.
Partner with Plant Engineering Manager to maintain all capital related activities.
Ensure SOX and GAAP compliance through checklist completions and support of all types of audits
Aid in the preparation and presentation of the annual budget.
Provide continuous improvement support by partnering with cross-departmental teams.
Undertake special projects and other duties as required.
What we look for:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field required
1-3 years of relevant experience with career progression
MBA and/or CPA (in-progress as well) is a plus
Strategic thinking, problem solving and strong analytical skills
Strong Microsoft Office ability required; SAP, QAD, and/or OneStream experience is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work additional hours during critical periods (budgeting, MEC, API, etc.)
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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 recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second 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.
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. 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, gender, ethnicity, and all other 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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