Director Finance, Global OE and Customers. Product & Technology at Clairo

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Manufacturing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
  • 12+ years of progressive finance experience in a multinational, matrixed organization, ideally with exposure to manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments
  • Proven track record of strategic business partnership and financial leadership in complex, global settings
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Experience with capital planning, product costing, and investment analysis

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP/GM and leadership team of Global OE Customer & Technology group, driving alignment between financial strategy and business objectives
  • Lead financial planning and analysis for the Global OE and Customer & Technology organization, including long-range planning, annual budgeting, and monthly outlooking
  • Support strategic initiatives such as product and business innovation, cost transformation, and customer growth through robust financial modeling and scenario analysis
  • Lead monthly program reviews with financial insights across capital, tooling, engineering spend, labor, and material costs to ensure business case commitments are met
  • Partner with Product Technology Managers to establish product cost targets, profitability metrics, and long-range product financial plans
  • Track and report product cost savings initiatives and support pricing analysis for new and existing products
  • Drive monthly operating reviews and executive-level presentations on business group strategy, performance, and financial outlook
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly close activities related to Customer & Technology, adhering to corporate accounting policies, SOX compliance, and internal controls
  • Lead financial analysis for capital investment business cases, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and return expectations

Skills

Financial Planning
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
Scenario Analysis
Budgeting
Long-range Planning
Product Costing
Profitability Analysis
Capital Management
Tooling Finance
Engineering Spend
Monthly Close
Executive Reporting
Strategic Partnership

Clairo

Generates clinical evidence for trials

About Clairo

Clario specializes in generating clinical evidence for medical research by utilizing a comprehensive technology platform. Their services support various types of clinical trials, including decentralized, hybrid, and site-based trials. Clario's approach combines nearly 50 years of experience with a vast network of facilities across nine countries, allowing them to conduct a significant number of clinical trials and regulatory approvals. What sets Clario apart from competitors is their extensive expertise and the ability to provide a wide range of endpoint technologies, which enhances the quality of evidence produced. The company's goal is to empower partners in the healthcare industry to improve patient outcomes through reliable and rich clinical data.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1972Year Founded
$29.9MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive and equitable total rewards package
Physical, mental and financial health and wellness
Flexible working approach

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Medable may threaten Clario's market share.
The IPO filing may lead to investor pressure for rapid financial returns, affecting strategy.
AI integration from ArtiQ poses data privacy and compliance risks, especially in the EU.

Differentiation

Clario offers a comprehensive endpoint technology platform for diverse clinical trial models.
The company has nearly 50 years of experience in clinical trial technology solutions.
Clario's global presence includes 30 facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Upsides

Clario's IPO aims for a valuation of over $10 billion, indicating strong market confidence.
The FDA clearance of SpiroSphere® with wireless ECG enhances Clario's clinical trial capabilities.
Clario's acquisition of ArtiQ boosts its AI capabilities in respiratory clinical trials.

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