Corporate Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Caterpillar - Irving, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Irving, TX

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

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. As the Corporate Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst, your work will provide valuable insights to our Senior Leaders that will directly impact Caterpillar's business, strategy and growth. This individual's primary responsibility will be to prepare timely and accurate monthly and quarterly reporting that details Caterpillar financial performance, mainly over period costs (period manufacturing and SG&A/R D costs) and certain elements of employee compensation. Additional responsibilities include partnering across the enterprise to support key projects related to business unit methodology and Global Finance strategy initiatives, including implementation of a new enterprise financial reporting and ERP system. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your work will be highly visible at all levels of the company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare key quarter-end charts and support review of all externally communicated financial reports
• Maintain financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards
• Create and utilize automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results, including PowerBI
• Drive improvements and efficiencies in financial analysis and reporting processes
• Collaborate across a variety of groups at Caterpillar, including finance, accounting, commercial and business divisions
• Lead monthly enterprise period cost analysis, support discussions with senior leaders on business results and demonstrate decision-making skills and ownership of results

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree within Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
• Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
• Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material
• Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• 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
• Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage (RX)
• 401K plan
• Annual bonus potential
• Paid vacation days
• Paid holidays