FP&A Analyst

Caterpillar - Peoria, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Peoria, IL

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. It's More Than a Job, It's a Career. Caterpillar's Resource Industries Sales, Services & Technology Division (RISST), has an open FP&A Analyst position for the Caterpillar Solutions & Services (CS&S) product group. CS&S is comprised of Job Site Solutions and Safety Services and leverages the power of data, people and process of the extended Caterpillar enterprise to deliver outcome-based site solutions and services direct to customer. In this role, you will be responsible for providing timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis for the CS&S department as directed by management. You will manage the financial forecasting and analysis for the CS&S product group, creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use and presenting to leadership to help drive informed decisions of the business. You will support monthly legal entity and accountable financial closing tasks while maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards including supporting a strong compliance culture. Additionally, you will lead investment and benefit analysis and reporting of the department's OPACC Improvement Agenda items, becoming a trusted business partner to the CAT Solutions & Services business leaders. You will also create and utilize automated tools to drive efficiency to support scale of the business functions and accurate financial results.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial forecasting and analysis for the CS&S product group.
• Create reports on financial performance for internal and external use and present to leadership.
• Support monthly legal entity and accountable financial closing tasks while maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead investment and benefit analysis and reporting of the department's OPACC Improvement Agenda items.
• Act as a trusted business partner to the CAT Solutions & Services business leaders.
• Create and utilize automated tools to drive efficiency in business functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
• Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities.
• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems.
• Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports.
• Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.
• Continuous improvement mindset; constantly observing your environment and adapting to changes.

Benefits

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