Director Finance

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.Job SummaryThe role is that of business partner to the Drive Systems (TRACTION) executive team and other stakeholders, offering strategic financial insight into business decisions to drive top line growth and performance, financial management, new business initiatives and related outputs that are focused on sustainable and profitable business growth.Job DescriptionManage Ongoing Revenue AnalyticsLead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting requirements in accordance with approved deadlinesDerive insights from reports on trends of the Traction BU and patterns to influence key business decisionsEnsure data integrity and consistency of information presentedManage and drive robust and accurate product costing that drives growth and assists with deal closingDrive revenue management and lead investment decisionsCreate financial models that assist business leaders to make appropriate revenue generating and management decisionsManage the Budgeting Cycle, adherence to Budgets and ForecastingLead the production of key business drivers for use in strategic planning, annual budgeting, and monthly and quarterly forecastingKeep all stakeholders informed of their approved budgets and assist with expense management to adhere to approved budgetsAssist departments that require improvement in accuracy of forecastingAlign with and assist with S&OP forecasting to reduce cost inefficienciesEnsure that the finance team is aligned to the deadlines and drive accuracy of inputsManage the day-to-day accounting functions to ensure accuracy and proactive problem solving to effectively manage cash flowDrive Continuous Improvement in all Finance ProcessesReview all processes to identify bottlenecks and backlogs that affect business performanceImplement process improvements at every process stage where necessaryEnsure appropriate change management with new processes or process improvements throughout the TRACTION business if necessaryEnsure stress testing of new processes before implementation to manage any risks to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closingBusiness Partnering to Influence BusinessLead and facilitate stakeholder financial decision makingPartner with Sales, Product, Engineering and Plant leaders to influence their decision-making ensuring alignment to the TRACTION strategy and financial targetsAssist the leaders with financial strategies to drive growth and the execution of thereofLeading and Managing PeopleInculcate a culture of high performance through implementing robust performance managementEnsure all team members have performance contracts aligned to the Traction strategy for the financial yearEnsure performance feedback is given regularly and performance coaching is in place to close gapsCreate a culture of continuous learning by ensuring all team members have individual development plansImplement day to day tracking of actions to encourage responsiveness and adherence to quality and quantity standards for Traction BUREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEProficiency in accounting softwareStrong aptitude for mathExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical skillsExceptional knowledge of accounting principlesHigh attention to detailAbility to prioritize and align task list accordinglyExceptional understanding of material, production and supply chain system and cost impactStrong ability to work independently and drive resultsAbility to influence at all management levelsAbility to work collaboratively in a cross-functional matrix structureAction OrientedExcellent relevant IT skills and technology drivenExcellent leadership and management skillsPREFERREDManufacturing Accounting experienceTravelTravel is expected - 15%.Education and Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance 15 years relevant experienceRange: 125K-170K DOEAdditional Job DetailsEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at NidecNo SolicitingNidec 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.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: Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly

Created: 2024-11-02