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.

Job Title: Accountant (supporting the Commercial Team)

Salary: £45,348 - £52,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Peterborough - Office presence required 3 days per week.

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave,    

• Up to 10% bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans for family members, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business. 

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future. 

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an Accountant within the Commercial Team at our Caterpillar facility in Peterborough.

You will support and advise the Commercial Teams on a variety of financial analysis, providing recommendations within challenging timescales.

Whilst this opportunity sits in the Finance function, a key component of this role will be effective business partnering directly with Commercial Director and Team as well as and other stakeholders from the wider business.

What You Will Do:

• Business Partnering with the Commercial Team, providing financial expertise, data, and analysis to support and influence commercial recommendations, allowing for effective decision making.

• Cost & Price Analysis: benchmarking price and costs for different customers and products, utilising forecasted future product costs changes to assess profitability over medium to long term

• Forward looking scenario modelling for Commercial Deal Analysis

• Incorporation of data analytics into the Commercial team, utilizing Power BI to create an interactive Customer Portfolio to visualize customer performance and live cost/price modelling.

• Presenting analysis to Senior Leaders and non-financial audiences

What Skills You Have:

• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.Level Working Knowledge:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.Level Extensive Experience:

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.Level Working Knowledge:

• 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.Level Working Knowledge:

• 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.Level Working Knowledge:

• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.Level Working Knowledge:

• Education/Experience: Educated to a degree level or qualified by experience. Professional Certification (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Candidates may also have gained the following skills:

• Experienced user of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

• Experience of data analytics and visualisation tools such as MS PowerBI and Alteryx

• Experience of accounting within a manufacturing environment

Additional Information:
We operate a hybrid working week consisting of three days in the office and two from home.

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.  

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.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid

Posting Dates:

August 15, 2024 - August 26, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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