Clarios · 21 hours ago
Director Finance & Operations NA Materials Service Desk
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expClarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers. The Director of Finance & Operations will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and execution of strategic and tactical operational and financial activities relating to the North American Materials Service Desk.
AutomotiveEnergyEnergy StorageManufacturing
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
MBA in a related field is preferred
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
Company
Clarios
Clarios is an advanced energy storage solutions that develops, manufacture and distributes a portfolio of evolving battery technologies. It is a sub-organization of Brookfield Business Partners.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (14)
2024 (6)
2023 (17)
2022 (22)
2021 (11)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$750M2023-04-24Debt Financing· $750M
2019-05-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Helmut Zodl
Chief Financial Officer
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Elizabeth Powers
Chief Human Resources Officer
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