Finance Trainee Program 2026

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Job Summary

Trainees work directly with Finance Managers, Controllers, or Plant Finance teams
Strong emphasis on learning Nidec's manufacturing finance environment
Informal mentoring rather than a centrally structured classroom program

Job Description

Here's what you will be doing:
* Participate in a 3 year Finance Management Trainee Program with hands-on experience in Finance & Accounting across 3 rotations.
* Begin with a rotation in manufacturing finance and complete additional rotations in areas such as manufacturing, reporting, FP&A, Costing or Corporate Finance.
* Support decision-making by translating financial insights into meaningful actions.
* Collaborate as a business partner to drive value beyond financial reporting and analysis.
* Engage with a global organization across Nidec and learn about our industry.
* Complete Professional Finance Qualification AICPA

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Economics, Business, Math, Operations, Industrial Engineering) to be completed between December 2024 and June 2026, or 5th year Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance within the same timeframe.
* Completed or planning to complete accounting courses up to and including Intermediate Accounting (or equivalent).
* Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
* Previous Finance Co-Op/Internship or practical experience in a manufacturing industry preferred.
* Leadership experience in extracurricular activities or organizations
* Available to start the program in July 2026
* Location: Willingness and ability to relocate 1 time for a placement in a manufacturing facility for 18 months (likely location Princeton, Indiana) and remaining rotations in St. Louis, Missouri.
* Strong communication, leadership skills, and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

* This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Additional Job Details

Professional - P1

Organizational Impact
* Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within job area with indirect impact on departmental or job family results
* Entry-level professional; follows standard processes and works under close supervision
* Work is defined by others within smaller, less complex projects/assignments and generally more limited in scope
Communication & Influence
* Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement
Innovation & Complexity
* May be responsible for contributing to recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within job area
* Problems are routine, but may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures
Leadership & Talent Management
* N/A - Jobs at this level are focused on self-development
Knowledge & Experience
* Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education; may have limited to no experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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Work 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.