Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Nidec Motor Corporation • Mankato, MN

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Pricing Analyst – Commercial Finance is responsible for developing and maintaining pricing policies, supporting commercial negotiations, analyzing commodity fluctuations, and assisting with revenue forecasting. This role is instrumental in maximizing profitability and ensuring consistent pricing strategies across the organization. The position requires close collaboration with sales, commercial, and finance teams to provide data-driven insights and strategic guidance. Support pricing strategy for complex, engineered industrial products manufactured across a global footprint. Our products have high material content, long manufacturing lead times, customer‑specific configurations, and significant commodity and tariff exposure.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in pricing, financial analysis, or commercial finance, ideally within a manufacturing or commodities environment.
• Strong quantitative abilities, proficiency in sensitivity analysis, and experience working with large data sets.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and drive projects independently, proactively identify opportunities, and implement solutions.
• Able to innovate and develop new processes, workflows, and analytical methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; familiarity with ERP and pricing software is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively across teams, including sales, procurement, and finance.
• High level of accuracy and thoroughness in analysis and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales and commercial teams in contract and price negotiations, delivering financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and update comprehensive pricing policies that align with organizational objectives and market conditions.
• Review, analyze, and recommend adjustments to pricing structures on a quarterly basis to reflect market changes and business performance.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, and treasury teams to support copper hedging activities, mitigating exposure to commodity price volatility.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis on steel, copper, and other price fluctuations to assess potential impacts on profitability and pricing decisions.
• Evaluate tariff changes and surcharges, oversees necessary pricing adjustments.
• Analyze sales data to assess the effects of volume, price, and product mix on revenue and margins.
• Support the finance team in revenue forecasting by integrating pricing strategies, commodity trends, and market insights.
• Design, implement, and improve pricing and analysis processes that do not yet exist, laying the foundation for future operational excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, effective from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match of 100% on the employee’s first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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