Job Title: Aftermarket Operations Accountant 

Salary: £38,800 to £49,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Peterborough  

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, 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.  

Job Summary  

As the Aftermarket Operations Accountant you will have the opportunity to build strong working relationships with financial and non-financial stakeholders in order to drive targeted, data driven improvements into the business.  You will gain experience working across a multi-site global environment and have opportunities for career and personal development.  Excellent communication skills are required as well as the ability to adapt your presentation style to suit the needs of the audience. 

What You Will Do:   

• Manages financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the Variable Operational costs and Fixed costs of the Aftermarket  

• Performs variance analysis to present key messages to both financial and non-financial senior leaders  

• Become Aftermarket Finance subject matter expert for Remanufacturing activity in the Aftermarket 

• Support business in improving the understanding of the monthly results and work collaboratively on improving processes/results 

• Drive continuous improvements, whilst maintaining a strong controls environment 

• Support short-, medium- and long-term strategic initiatives around data analysis and standardisation 

What You Have:   

Demonstrated working knowledge of: 

• Working toward or completed Professional Certification (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) or qualified by experience 

Analytical Thinking: 

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to summarise and communicate to management/non finance customers 

Problem Solving: 

• Experience of process improvements and Lean mindset demonstrated within previous roles 

Effective Communication: 

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 

Attention to Details: 

• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. 

Additional highly desired skills include:   

• Experience of data analytics and visualisation tools such as MS PowerBI, MS PowerApps, or Alteryx to improve current processes 

• Experience of accounting within a manufacturing environment and/or global matrix organisations.  

• Experienced user of Microsoft Office 

Additional Information:  

Hybrid working opportunity with 3 days in the office 

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