Finance Analyst I

Nidec Motor Corporation•Canton, OH

About The Position

The Financial Analyst I is an entry‑level professional role responsible for supporting financial analysis, reporting, and planning activities under close supervision. This position applies foundational finance and accounting knowledge to assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and data review. The role contributes to informed decision‑making, financial accuracy, and business performance while developing core analytical and professional finance skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field required
Fundamental knowledge of finance and accounting principles
Basic understanding of financial statements and budgeting concepts
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Proficiency with spreadsheets and standard office software
Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to learn and accept feedback
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Internship, co‑op, or academic project experience in finance or accounting preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation of routine financial reports, dashboards, and performance summaries
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities
Perform basic variance analysis and investigate differences between actuals, budgets, and forecasts
Compile and organize financial data for management review
Assist with development and maintenance of budgets and forecasts for assigned areas
Support collection, validation, and consolidation of planning inputs
Update financial models and tracking tools under supervision
Help monitor budget adherence and identify routine issues
Extract financial data from ERP, reporting, or planning systems
Verify data accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Maintain financial spreadsheets, models, and documentation
Follow internal controls and data governance standards
Partner with business stakeholders to gather financial inputs and clarify data questions
Support ad‑hoc analysis requests related to cost, spending, or performance metrics
Communicate clearly regarding financial data, assumptions, and findings
Develop foundational understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Learn internal financial systems, reporting tools, and standard methodologies
Participate in training, mentoring, and on‑the‑job learning opportunities