Financial Analyst

Nidec Motor Corporation • St. Louis, MO

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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. The Financial Analyst I supports finance and business teams by performing routine, well‑defined financial analysis and reporting tasks. The role follows established financial procedures, utilizes standard financial systems and tools, and works closely with more experienced analysts and finance leaders. Success is demonstrated through accurate analysis, timely reporting, and steady growth in financial knowledge and analytical capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field required
• Entry-level position; internship, co‑op, or academic project experience in finance or accounting preferred
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

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