Senior Manager Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis

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.

It's More Than a Job, It's a Career

As the Corporate Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will lead the Corporate Financial Analysis and Reporting Group (FARG) and have the opportunity to gain broad perspectives of Caterpillar, interacting with senior leaders regarding Financial Planning and analysis insights. This role will encourage you to demonstrate and develop your leadership skills, utilizing excellent communication, presentation and financial analysis abilities as well as being a liaison with other groups throughout the enterprise. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop tools in a fast-paced and innovative global organization. This position will also be heavily involved in implementing strategic finance initiatives.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Corporate FP&A and Services and is based in our global headquarters in Irving, TX. Join us!

What You Will Do:

• Do work that has a true business impact! Provide direct support to Executive Office and impact Caterpillar’s business results, external communications and Global Finance strategy.
• Collaborate and Grow your Network! Lead and develop a high-performing team and interact with a variety of groups at Caterpillar, including finance, accounting, communications and business divisions.
• Grow your leadership skill set! Coordinate the monthly business results and financial analysis for Caterpillar, and lead the quarter-end earnings release process, including discussions with the Executive Office.

What You Have:

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 10+ years in accounting/finance/business roles with increasing responsibility, including exposure to financial reporting (10-Q/10-K, MD&A, earnings release, etc).

• Business Acumen : Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Finance and Accounting: Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.
• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Excellent business acumen and intellectual curiosity.
• Exceptional communications skills with a passion for asking questions, independently solving problems and driving improvements.
• Proven positive results in customer service and business partnering.
• Desire to develop and grow your career within a Fortune 100 company.
• CPA, CMA or any accounting & finance related certification.

Additional Info :

• The location for this position is Irving, TX
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 10%
• This posting will close at midnight on April 25, 2024

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 and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:

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Posting Dates:

April 10, 2024 - April 25, 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.

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