The Role
The Senior Financial Analyst LBU is responsible for providing strategic financial support to the Lead Business Unit by delivering financial analysis, inventory valuation, forecasting, and business insights related to lead sourcing and cost performance. This role plays a critical part in supporting business decisions, improving profitability, monitoring risks and opportunities, and ensuring compliance with financial and inventory valuation policies.
What You'll Do (Impact Areas)
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead annual budget (Plan) and monthly Outlook processes for the Lead Business Unit.
- Develop and maintain financial models for lead inventory valuation, commercial margin, and lead cost projections.
- Support business planning activities by providing meaningful financial scenarios and recommendations.
Financial Analysis & Business Performance
- Analyze lead purchase price variances (PPV) and identify business drivers impacting profitability.
- Monitor inventory levels, working capital performance, and commercial margin results against Plan, Outlook, and prior year performance.
- Provide timely analysis of financial risks and opportunities to business leaders.
Month-End Close & Inventory Valuation
- Execute monthly lead inventory valuation processes and related accounting activities.
- Prepare supporting documentation, financial reports, and journal entries required for monthly close.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and controls related to inventory valuation and lead accounting.
Business Partnership
- Partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, FP&A, and Business Leadership teams.
- Participate in Lead Committee meetings and provide financial recommendations to support strategic decisions.
- Communicate financial performance, deviations, and key business insights to stakeholders across the organization.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
- Support LATAM reporting requirements and special business initiatives.
- Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and financial analysis enhancements.
- Support audits and cross-functional projects related to lead cost management and inventory processes.
What Success Looks Like
- Accurate and timely completion of monthly close, inventory valuation, and financial reporting activities.
- Effective monitoring and management of lead cost performance and inventory levels.
- Identification and communication of financial risks and opportunities that improve business outcomes.
- Reliable financial forecasts that support strategic decision-making.
- Strong partnership with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.
Core Competencies
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Financial Modeling & Forecasting
- Inventory Valuation and Cost Accounting
- Advanced Analytical Skills
- Business Acumen
- Problem Solving
- Communication & Influence
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Customer Focus
- Results Orientation
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Proactive Mindset and Ownership
What You Bring (Qualifications)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
- Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Controllership, Accounting, or Finance Business Partner roles.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis capabilities.
- Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Advanced English proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, commodities, or raw material-intensive operations.
- Inventory valuation and cost accounting experience.
- Exposure to regional or multinational business environments.
Work Model & Travel
- Location: San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico.
- Work Model: Hybrid.
- Travel Requirement: Occasional travel as business needs require.
Our Commitment to You
At Clarios, you'll have the opportunity to work in a highly visible finance role that directly impacts business performance across LATAM. You'll collaborate with leaders across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations, contribute to strategic decision-making, and participate in initiatives that drive operational and financial excellence while continuing to develop your analytical and leadership capabilities.
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:
Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.
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