Finance Rotational Program Associate (2027)

About the program

Clarios is looking for motivated undergraduates to join our 3-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
• One required 12-month global finance rotation located in Glendale, WI

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.

Eligibility

Open to Undergraduate Seniors graduating in December 2026 or May 2027!

About the finance organization

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.

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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in either Finance, Accounting, Business, or another quantitative field is required.
• Must be able to commit to this 3 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience applying foundational accounting knowledge to support financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making across diverse business functions and rotations.
• 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).

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, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

About Clarios

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.

Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

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.