Chief Financial Officer

Nidec

Hoffman Estates, IL, USA
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Financial leadership for business segment
Drive profitable growth and operational performance
Financial planning, forecasting, and performance management
** Nidec is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for its Traction business segment, responsible for overseeing financial activities and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive finance leadership experience, particularly in industrial or manufacturing sectors, and the role requires regular on-site presence in Hoffman Estates, IL. **

Job Summary

  • The Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Traction, serves as the senior financial leader for the Traction business segment, responsible for directing and overseeing all financial activities in support of profitable growth, operational performance, and short‑ to mid‑term (1–3 year) strategy execution.
  • The CFO is accountable for financial planning and analysis, accounting and control, reporting, governance, and risk management across the Traction segment’s global operations.
  • Lead and develop a high‑performing global finance organization spanning FP&A, accounting, and controlling functions.

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Match Score: 75

** Nidec is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for its Traction business segment, responsible for overseeing financial activities and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive finance leadership experience, particularly in industrial or manufacturing sectors, and the role requires regular on-site presence in Hoffman Estates, IL. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial leadership for business segment
  • Drive profitable growth and operational performance
  • Financial planning, forecasting, and performance management
  • Global consolidation of financial results
  • Cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization
  • Lead and develop global finance organization

Nice-to-have

  • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain
  • Operate effectively across multiple cultures
  • Continuous improvement and financial discipline

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred
  • Proven experience managing full P&L responsibility
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
  • Ability to maintain regular on‑site presence at the Hoffman Estates, IL office location

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