Chief Financial Officer
Nidec Corporation Global
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hoffman Estates • Illinois • United States
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About the role
- Collaborate with the Traction President and leadership team to shape and drive business strategy, investments, and profitable growth.
- Provide financial insights, analysis, and decision support to ensure delivery of financial targets.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to segment leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Lead annual budgeting, strategic planning, and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes.
- Monitor financial performance against targets; proactively identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
- Drive margin enhancement, cost optimization, and operational performance initiatives.
- Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee global consolidation of financial results for the Traction business segment.
- Maintain strong balance sheet discipline, trend analysis, and financial transparency.
- Lead effective cash flow forecasting through management of working capital, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory.
- Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to optimize asset utilization and capital expenditures.
- Execute strategies to meet cash flow, inventory, and investment targets.
- Ensure compliance with internal control standards, audit requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
- Lead and develop a high-performing global finance organization spanning FP&A, accounting, and controlling functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within industrial, manufacturing, or engineering-driven businesses.
- Proven experience managing full P&L responsibility in a global, matrixed organization.
- Strong experience reviewing balance sheets, identifying trends, risks, and areas requiring corrective action.
- Demonstrated success in cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, and inventory management.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning tools.
- Strong business acumen and ability to influence cross-functional and executive stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Ability to operate effectively across multiple cultures.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% as required to support global operations and stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain regular on-site presence at the Hoffman Estates, IL office location, typically 3 days per week.
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
- Encouraging diversity in the workplace
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisbudgetingstrategic planningforecastingcash flow forecastingworking capital optimizationinventory managementP&L responsibilitytrend analysisfinancial reporting
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsbusiness acumeninfluencing stakeholderscross-functional collaborationcultural adaptability
Certifications
CPACMAMBA