Finance Trainee Program 2026

Nidec • Princeton, IN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Trainee Program is a 3 ½ year program designed to provide hands-on experience in Finance & Accounting across multiple rotations. Trainees will work directly with Finance Managers, Controllers, or Plant Finance teams, with a strong emphasis on learning Nidec’s manufacturing finance environment through informal mentoring. The program aims to support decision-making by translating financial insights into meaningful actions, collaborate as a business partner to drive value beyond financial reporting and analysis, and engage with a global organization to learn about the industry. Participants will also complete the Professional Finance Qualification AICPA.

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).
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 3 ½ 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level