Financial Analyst

Location: Middletown, Delaware, United States of America
Job Category: Finance & Accounting
Req ID: WD48291

The Financial Analyst will assist with the gathering and analysis of financial information based on cost, price, and expenses.  They will develop basic analysis of economic indicators to understand market behavior and emerging trends and assist in the monthly analysis of financial results. 

How you will do it

  • Responsible for the maintenance, and/or creation and issuance of payroll reports.

  • Prepares and analyzes monthly closing reports and journal entries, payroll, raw material usage and variance reports.

  • Analyzes and explains deviations.

  • Recommends corrective action to ensure favorable plant budget performance.

  • Outlooks plant expenses, material and labor cost monthly.

  • Audits plant operating practices versus standard operating procedures and company policies and takes necessary actions to ensure compliance.

  • Coordinates and assists staff in quarterly review.

  • Directs monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventory. 

  • Explains book to physical differences and establishes procedures to eliminate inventory variances.

  • Works with teams to determine cost savings of projects.

  • Reconciliation of Accounts Payable including listing of payments outstanding by number of days.

  • Complete and review for accuracy invoicing to outside vendors.

  • Assists in preparing plant operating budgets and reviews actual against budgeted performance.  Analyzes and explains deviations.

  • Prepares/reviews account reconciliations, including accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding reconciling items.

  • Execute timely and accurate preparation of all accounting /financial results.

  • Develops analysis and reporting tools to support business needs.  Use of Power BI workstreams.

What we look for

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration Or Similar Discipline

  • Must be expert in Microsoft Excel (Vlookup, Pivots, data analytics) and PowerPoint. 

Preferred

  • Preferred 2-3 years of experience with increasing responsibility in financial roles.

  • A highly motivated individual capable of handling multiple responsibilities and presenting financial information to senior management.

  • Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and a drive to identified opportunities to completion.

  • Must have previous experience adapting to a fast paced, rapidly changing environment with focus on continuous improvement.

  • SAP, ADP and Onestream experience a plus

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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, 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

  • 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. 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, and all 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. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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