The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing, controlling, and reporting the plant’s financial information, ensuring data integrity, compliance with corporate policies, and timely support for operational decision-making through accurate and insightful financial analysis. This role plays a key part in the monthly close, inventory control, fixed assets, and CAPEX projects, while also driving process improvements and automation initiatives.
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Analyze variances between actual results vs. budget and forecast.
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Actively participate in the monthly close process, including accruals, reclassifications, and account analysis.
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Prepare and follow up on monthly inventory reconciliations (BlackLine or similar tools).
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Perform and validate monthly physical inventories (system vs. physical counts – QAD/SAP).
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Track and analyze slow-moving, obsolete, or quality-issue inventories.
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Validate inventory adjustments with proper supporting documentation.
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Analyze and reconcile Construction in Progress (CIP).
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Monitor and control CAPEX projects, including commitments, advances, timely and accurate capitalization, proper CAPEX vs. OPEX classification, and control of strategic projects in progress.
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Manage fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
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Ensure compliance with capitalization and fixed asset policies.
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Review material cost variance reports at month-end.
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Process domestic and foreign Accounts Payable (AP) invoices.
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Follow up on price and quantity variances related to warehouse receipts.
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Support financial analysis and improvement initiatives for operational projects.
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Promote automation of accounting and financial processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and control.
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Document, maintain, and improve SOX controls.
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Ensure compliance with internal policies and follow up on audit findings.
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Identify automation and optimization opportunities using advanced Excel, Power BI, and AI tools.
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Accurate, reliable, and timely financial information aligned with corporate policies.
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Smooth and disciplined monthly close execution.
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Strong control over inventories, fixed assets, and CAPEX projects.
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Reduced financial risk and audit observations.
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Increased efficiency through process automation and continuous improvement.
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Clear, actionable financial insights that support operational decision-making.
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Effective collaboration with operations, accounting, audit, and leadership teams.
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering.
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4 to 6 years of experience in automotive or manufacturing environments.
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Solid background in plant financial analysis, monthly close, cost accounting, inventories, fixed assets, and CAPEX.
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Knowledge of SAP, preferably in Fixed Assets, Internal Orders, and General Ledger modules.
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Experience with QAD or manufacturing (MFG) systems.
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Experience with OneStream or HFM (preferred).
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Cost accounting knowledge.
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Understanding of US GAAP and IFRS.
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Internal controls and SOX compliance.
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Knowledge of asset capitalization, inventory management, reserves, and production processes.
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Advanced Excel skills.
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Power BI knowledge (preferred).
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Strong critical and analytical thinking with a data-driven mindset.
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Ability to identify operational deviations and propose solutions.
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Capability to explain financial topics to non-financial stakeholders.
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High attention to detail and quality.
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Proactive, self-driven, and continuous improvement–oriented.
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Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.
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Strong collaboration with operations teams.
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Clear, structured, and effective written and verbal communication.
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Plant-based role with high interaction with operations and finance teams.
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Active involvement in strategic and continuous improvement projects.
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Strong focus on automation, compliance, and financial discipline.
About Clarios:
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
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