Career Area: Finance
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Caterpillar’s Integrated Components & Solutions Division (ICS) has an open position as Senior Manager FP&A for the Advanced Components Manufacturing (ACM) organization. ACM is a global manufacturing organization producing hydraulic components, drivetrain, fabrications, structures, and operator stations.
In this role, you will balance strategic ideas with complex accounting principles and financial concepts representing the business to senior leadership across the enterprise. This position reports to the Senior Director - Finance of the ACM organization.
What you will do:
- Manage all financial aspects of sourcing and investment projects, including coordination with ACM facilities in Mexico and China.
- Drive effective coordination and strong collaboration with enterprise partners including Resource Industries, Construction Industry, and Energy & Transportation Product Groups.
- Manage all aspects of accountable analysis, insights, and reporting of financial results of the business on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis for the ACM organization.
- Implement new tools and analytics to continuously improve the financial analysis, business insights, resource allocation, and risk evaluation.
- Be a strategic thought partner with the ACM leadership team to identify and implement OPACC improvement projects that allow the business to achieve its strategic goals.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals.
What Skills you will have:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Finance and Accounting: Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Coaches others in the use of financial management practices and tools.
- Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
- Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business.
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Strong understanding of legal entity accounting
- Demonstrated success and progression in previously held accounting roles
- Prior supervisory experience
- Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and executive presence
- Initiative, leadership, good judgment, effective organization skills, and accountability
- Ability to resolve issues independently and with diverse teams.
- Ability to take an Enterprise point of view and lead with our Values in Action.
Additional Info:
- The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL / additional location – Monterrey, MX
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
- Sponsorship is not available
- International travel up to 25%
What You Will Get:
- Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
- Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
- All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
About Caterpillar -
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Final details:
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Posting Dates: October 31, 2024 - November 14, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
