Commercial Finance Manager

Clarios, LLC; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarios, LLC is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager META to partner with Sales and Commercial teams across the region. You will drive deal economics, profitability analytics, and credit risk management to support sustainable growth across diverse markets.

You will build dashboards, monitor pricing, credit exposure, and channel performance, while collaborating with regional Finance and Strategy teams to align commercial plans with business priorities. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• 6+ years in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or related functions.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Finance Partnering: evaluate deal economics, customer profitability and channel performance.
• Pricing & Profitability Management: monitor pricing strategies and analyze cost movements.
• Credit & Risk Management: design distributor credit policy, monitor exposure and collections.
• Analytics & Market Intelligence: build dashboards tracking KPIs and market insights.

Skills

Excel

Financial Modeling

ERP/CRM

Credit Risk

Pricing Strategy

Stakeholder Mgmt

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Economics

MBA or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems

CRM Systems

Pricing Tools

Job description

Batteries are our Business. People are our Power. Your Power, Endless Possibilities! At Clarios, we are producing the world’s best batteries, essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced, low-voltage batterie technologies and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle. 1 in 3 vehicles powered by a Clarios Battery worldwide. We are home to strong brands like VARTA® and OPTIMA® and we are driven by a common goal to create cutting-edge technology in a sustainable manner. Ready to power up your career? Then explore the possibilities with us and become a valued member of our team! Power your future with Clarios and explore the possibilities with us.

Your Contribution

As the Commercial Finance Manager META, you will serve as the primary finance partner to the Sales and Commercial organization across the region. You will play a critical role in driving pricing discipline, profitability analysis, and credit risk management as Clarios continues to expand its distributor and customer footprint across META. You will help ensure that commercial decisions are grounded in strong financial analysis while supporting profitable and sustainable growth across a diverse set of markets.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Finance Business Partnering: Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to evaluate deal economics, customer profitability, and channel performance. Support contract, tender, and distributor agreement negotiations through financial analysis and scenario modeling. Deliver commercial performance reporting, including sales, margin, and channel mix analysis.

Pricing & Profitability Management: Support the development and monitoring of pricing strategies across product lines and markets. Analyze the impact of tariffs, duties, and input cost movements on pricing and profitability. Identify margin improvement opportunities and monitor pricing compliance across the distributor network.

Credit & Risk Management: Lead the design and administration of the regional distributor credit policy framework, including credit limits and terms. Coordinate credit insurance coverage and monitor exposure across priority markets. Manage regional accounts receivable risk, including ageing, collections support, and bad debt provisioning.

Analytics & Market Intelligence: Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track distributor performance, credit exposure, and commercial KPIs. Support market sizing, fleet, and competitive analysis to inform go-to-market decisions. Collaborate with regional Finance and Strategy teams to align commercial plans with broader business priorities.

What We Look For

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.

Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Credit Risk, or related finance functions. Experience within industrial, automotive, or B2B distribution environments is preferred. Experience working with distributors or channel partners, including pricing and credit management, is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong financial and commercial analysis capabilities with advanced Excel and financial modeling skills. Working knowledge of credit risk management and credit insurance mechanisms. Experience working with ERP and CRM systems as well as pricing and trade management tools. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and support commercial negotiations. Fluency in English is required. Arabic or French language skills are considered a plus.

Travel Requirements

Up to 30% regional travel.

What We Offer

At Clarios, you will have the opportunity to work closely with regional leadership and contribute to the success of a global market leader. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across the META region.

About Clarios

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).

Equal Employment Opportunity: Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].