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.

Corporate Treasury is seeking a seasoned finance professional for a unique Finance Manager role.  The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire to expand finance skills and aspirations to build a career with a market leader. This role serves as the enterprise subject matter expert for Caterpillar's corporate property insurance functions, including managing corporate insurance policies, leadership of the annual insurance program renewal for global facilities, leading the completion for property claims through collaboration with internal and external business partners, and coaching/developing future Treasury leaders. This role is a unique opportunity to be an integral member of a leading global corporate finance organization, manage finance professionals, and act as key liaison for several third-party relationships.

What You Will Do:

• Provide leadership and vision to diverse and high performing Corporate Treasury team colleagues and direct report(s)
• Lead strategy to achieve best-in-class property insurance processes  and property risk mitigation
• Maintain strong relationships with internal & external business partners
• Establish and manage corporate property insurance policies to ensure a leading property insurance program for the Enterprise
• Complete annual property insurance program renewals
• Collaborate with industry leading property insurers  
• Typical internal customers include the Vice President & Corporate Treasurer, Assistant Treasurers, Regional Treasurers, Division Chief Financial Officers, Caterpillar Insurance, and global business unit leaders (Finance, Facilities and Human Resources)

Employee may also be responsible for performing other job duties occasionally as assigned.

Flexible work environment with hybrid approach which allows for a split of in-person office (3 days a week) and remote work.

What You Have:

• Education/Experience: college or university degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other business-related fields; job-related experience in Treasury / Finance
• Industry knowledge: Knowledge of the organization’s industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
• Communicating Complex Concepts: 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
• Customer/Market Focus: Understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.
• Negotiation: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques ability to negotiation successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
• 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
• Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated commitment to ensuring a strong risk management and compliance culture (organization, policies and procedures) highly desired
• Proven track record of demonstrating courage and emotional intelligence, including a high level of responsibility and initiative
• The ability to prioritize workflow and accomplish tasks across the organization through collaboration and delegation

Additional Details:

• Location: Peoria, IL; Nashville, TN; Irving, TX
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
• Required Travel: This role requires up to 25% travel depending on insurance claim needs and leader/team locations

Summary Pay Range:

$142,080.00 - $213,000.00

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:

December 18, 2024 - January 9, 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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