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Finance Rotational Program Associate (2027)

Clarios · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you prepared a report or presentation for someone senior. How did you decide what to include?

What they are checking: Whether they can produce clear management reports that fit what leaders need.

Tell me about a time you had to learn something new fast and be useful right away.

What they are checking: Whether they can ramp up every year as rotations change.

How would you build relationships with plant managers who are not finance people?

What they are checking: Whether they can earn trust from operations leaders who will rely on their analysis.

What area of finance do you think you want to end up in, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about their path while staying open to learning across rotations.

Tell me about a time you got feedback that was hard to hear. What did you do with it?

What they are checking: Whether they can grow from the detailed performance feedback the program is built around.

What would you do

This program puts you in a U.S. plant for a year and in Glendale for two. How do you feel about relocating for the plant rotation?

What they are checking: Whether they are truly ready for the moves the program requires.

You find a number in a monthly report that does not look right, and the deadline is in an hour. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they flag questionable numbers instead of sending them out to meet a deadline.

About the work

What do you think plant finance does day to day, and how is it different from corporate finance?

What they are checking: Whether they understand operational finance like cost accounting and variances before stepping into it.

Walk me through how the three financial statements connect.

What they are checking: Whether they have the accounting foundation that every rotation builds on.

What is a variance analysis, and how would you explain an unfavorable cost variance at a plant?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect financial numbers to what is happening operationally.

How comfortable are you in Excel, and what is the most complex model you have built?

What they are checking: Whether they have the spreadsheet skills to be productive in a first rotation.

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The full job description

As published by Clarios.

What You Will Do: 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. Open to Undergraduate Seniors graduating in December 2026 or May 2027! 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 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 • 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). #LI-ONSITE #LI-AH1 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. A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process. To All Recruitment Agencies : Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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