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 Earthmoving division has an exciting position open as Senior FP&A Manager for the Motor Graders product group.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the Motor Graders Strategy, influencing and recommending the right business decisions, and managing the overall business financial performance and growth.  This position interacts with and presents to division senior leadership, including the Motor Grader’s Vice President and respective team, the Division CFO, as well as the many internal customers within Caterpillar.

What you will do:

• Manage all aspects of accountable analysis, insights and reporting of financial results of the business on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis for the Earthmoving Motor Grader Business.
• Support the Earthmoving Motor Grader Business Strategy Planning, that includes the long-term strategic development and short-term tactical planning to ensure growth and financial success for the business.
• Guide the Earthmoving Motor Grader Business Analysis, providing business insights in the processes like target costs; cost monitoring; new product introduction analysis; total cost of ownership analysis; investment analysis; financial leadership on mergers and acquisitions. 
• Effectively lead, influence, and interact with a global and diverse team.  Focused on talent development, succession planning, performance management, and target setting.

What Skills you will have:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 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.  Explains the organization's business model and competitive position in the marketplace.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Makes sound business decisions on behalf of the group when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.
• 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.  Designs financial analysis approaches and modeling specific to the business.   Reviews key financial and performance indicators used by the corporation.
• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. Adapts financial analysis methods to support organizational goals.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and executive presence with the ability to collaborate and partner across peers and leadership
• Initiative, leadership, good judgement, effective organization skills, and accountability
• Ability to resolve issues independently and with worldwide / diverse teams.
• Ability to take an Enterprise point of view and lead with our Values in Action.

Additional Info:

• This position will be located in Peoria, IL
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• Domestic 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 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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Summary Pay Range:

$156,000.00 - $234,000.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Posting Dates:

January 7, 2025 - January 21, 2025

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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