What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Rotational Program (2026) position at Clarios?
What You Will Do:
Clarios is looking for motivated undergraduates to join our unique 3 - 3.5 year Finance Rotational Program consisting of the following multiple facets of finance:
- One required 12-month operational finance rotation in one of our US plant locations
- One required 12-month commercial finance rotation located in Glendale, WI
- 1 - 2 additional rotations that could consist of Finance, FP&A, Audit/Governance, Controllership, Risk Management, Tax, Treasury and Technical Accounting
Our management team will provide you with career development planning, networking opportunities, mentoring and detailed performance feedback. The program is designed to expose you to the various functional areas so you can best select your desirable career path. Upon successful completion of the program, you will move into a full-time role within the finance organization.
Open to Undergraduate Seniors graduating in December 2025 or May 2026!
Our Finance organization is responsible for financial planning and reporting, accounting, sales planning and operations, demand planning, as well as ensuring processes meet the needs of our business. We have an outstanding team with diversified experiences. This is a terrific opportunity to work alongside senior leaders – your assigned projects will be visible and strategic that will make an impact on our organization.
How You Will Do It:
Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparation of monthly management reports and presentations.
- Execute timely and accurate preparation of all accounting/financial documents.
- Identify areas of improvement and take action to implement change as agreed upon by management.
- Prepare month end journal entries and related ad hoc analysis as need.
- Assist with forecasting and strategic plan efforts.
- Compile and review forecasting results from the regions and works together with the regions to resolve unusual trends or findings.
- Maintains adequate back-up/support for key assumptions.
What We Look For:
Required
- A Bachelor’s Degree in either Finance, Accounting, Business, or another quantitative field is required.
- Must be able to commit to this 3 - 3.5 year program in duration, which includes one 12-month rotation at one of Clarios' manufacturing locations (Glendale, WI is corporate headquarters, not a manufacturing facility).
- Leadership demonstrated through extracurricular activities, employment and/or internship experiences.
- PLEASE NOTE that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.
Preferred
- Enthusiasm for learning new financial skills, business, and product knowledge.
- Team player with the ability to work independently.
- Self-starter who demonstrates confidence working cross functionally.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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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.
Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
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.
Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
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
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