Chief Financial Officer
Job Summary
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Job Summary
Nidec is the worlds leading manufacturer of electric motors drives and controls powering nearly everything that spins and moves from smartphones and household appliances to electric vehicles factories data centers aircraft and critical infrastructure.Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Kyoto Japan Nidec operates more than 300 group companies across 40 countries with over 100000 employees worldwide. Rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and continuous improvement we combine global capability with local expertise to solve complex challenges and keep the world moving.
Job Description
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Traction serves as the senior financial leader for Nidecs Traction business segment responsible for directing and overseeing all financial activities in support of profitable growth operational performance and short to midterm (13 year) strategy execution. This role partners closely with the Traction President and leadership team to shape business strategy guide investments and deliver financial results in alignment with the Motion Platform and broader Motion & Energy (MOEN) objectives.
The CFO is accountable for financial planning and analysis accounting and control reporting governance and risk management across the Traction business global operations including North America China India and Europe. Operating within a matrixed and federated finance structure this role ensures strong financial discipline transparency and compliance while serving as the primary financial liaison between the Traction business segment Motion Platform and MOEN finance leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Segment Financial Leadership & Business Partnership:
- 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.
Financial Planning Forecasting & Performance Management:
- 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.
Accounting Reporting & Consolidation:
- 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.
Working Capital Cash Flow & Capital Management:
- 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.
- Governance Risk & Compliance Ensure compliance with internal control standards audit requirements and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain robust governance and risk management practices across global sites. Identify financial and operational risks and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
Finance Organization Leadership:
- Lead and develop a highperforming global finance organization spanning FP&A accounting and controlling functions.
- Promote a culture of accountability continuous improvement and financial discipline.
- Develop finance talent and succession plans to ensure longterm organizational capability.
Stakeholder & Matrix Collaboration:
- Serve as the primary financial liaison between the Traction business segment and Motion Platform / MOEN finance leadership.
- Effectively communicate financial results trends and strategic insights to segment platform and enterprise stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with Operations Supply Chain HR IT and other functional leaders.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field; Masters degree or MBA preferred. CPA CMA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.
- 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience ideally within industrial manufacturing or engineeringdriven 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 with the ability to influence crossfunctional and executive stakeholders.
- Excellent communication analytical and leadership skills.
- Ability to operate effectively across multiple cultures.
- Fluency in English required; additional language capabilities are a plus.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% as required to support global operations and stakeholders.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Business Partnership & Influence
- Financial Planning & Performance Management
- Cost Margin & Working Capital Optimization
- Financial Governance & Risk Management
- Talent Development & Organizational Leadership
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Additional Job Details
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age gender gender identity sexual orientation race color genetic information religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following website: Shift Schedule
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
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About Company
Explore Nidec Power’s advanced motion and energy solutions—delivering high-performance motors, drives, and integrated systems for industrial, commercial, and energy applications worldwide.