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Operations Controller, Global

Nidec Motor Corporation
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Feb 02, 2026
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 Summary Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor and drive manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment - and everything in between. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality. Job Description The Operations Controller will be the trusted finance partner for operations leadership, supporting to drive business value within Automation globally. Business actions will be translated into financial impact in order to assist drive data driven, informed decision making. The role will support the Automation business expansion globally whilst delivering on short- and long-term financial goals. Responsibilities Manufacturing finance partner - strategic partner to manufacturing leadership globally, Global Manufacturing VP as well as plant managers. Lead finance stream of global strategic projects. Procurement Finance partner - support tracking and reporting of procurement savings, PPV and cost pressures to translate to business impact. Driving actions with procurement to improve CCC. Sales & Marketing costing related support - to provide analysis product cost, inflation analysis, for pricing and customer communications. Lead Costing Team of 3 direct reports to start and in later phase of role include resource in other regions. Product costing - accountable for all product costing related activity, including the proposal and implementation of costing methodology and systems globally. Responsible for standardization of costing and consistent & accurate implementation across all plants. Lead Budget / Standard Costing globally for manufacturing annual budget cycle. Overall operational savings tracking for global plants CRI (Cost Reduction Initiatives) Plant performance tracking and review - implement analytical and standard variance analysis across Automation globally. Standards - driving benchmarking, improvement and control. Partner to Engineering Portfolio team regarding product costings and business case support. Working Capital (CCC) finance leader - target tracking & reporting, drive improvement. Lead improvement and standardization of Internal Controls across global Automation plants. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor's degree 15+ years of finance, costing or accounting experience 5+ years' experience in a senior finance capacity, interacting at VP and Business President. level 2+ years in finance in manufacturing and costing. Deep understanding of both. 5+ years people management experience Experience in significant capital expenditure, business case builds and tracking International company and global multi-site experience Target and budget setting experience in leadership capacity Experience using ERP in manufacturing Must have the ability to manage multiple projects on a continuous basis with frequent interruptions and be able to manage time effectively Excellent presentation skills at executive level Experience in business transformation High level of expertise in systems and utilizing data Experience in large company (+$5 billion sales) Experience in M&A, business integration Travel Travel to manufacturing sites up to approximately 20%, currently within North America and Europe. 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: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf 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.