Chief Financial Officer

Nidec Corporation Global

CFO of Traction segment at Nidec managing financial activities and strategies for profitable growth. Leading financial planning, analysis, and reporting across global operations.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeHoffman Estates • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Encouraging diversity in the workplace

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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