Finance Director

Caterpillar•Houston, TX

46d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Finance Director for Caterpillar Oil & Gas, you will provide leadership and oversight of the financial reporting, forecasting and business support functions. This role works across highly diverse and global teams to deliver insights that drive the business forward and partners with the business to develop and execute strategic priorities of the business, including solutions and services that meet customer needs, and drive profitable growth. The role reports to the Division CFO of Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD) and supports the VP of Caterpillar Oil & Gas. COGMD has a diverse and global portfolio encompassing the brands Cat, MaK, and SPM. Over 2500 employees in 25 countries deliver excellence in manufacturing, sales, services and operations to our customers. The products and services of our business units Cat Oil & Gas, SPM Oil & Gas and Marine include engines, transmissions, pumps, flow iron, pressure control, carbon capture as well as systems integration and digital.

Requirements

Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
Finance and Accounting: Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
Organizational Governance: Knowledge of the processes, customs, policies, and rules affecting the way the organization is administered and controlled; ability to ensure compliance with governance guidelines and policies
Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there
Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material
Financial Forecasting and Modeling: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques of financial forecasting and modeling; ability to explore and evaluate alternative financial scenarios and results

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance related discipline with a strong background in accounting and budget development
Significant years of progressively responsible job-related experience
Strong analytical skills and rigorous attention to detail required to perform detailed financial analysis & develop business insights
Strong ability to collaborate, influence and partner with the business and peers
Ability to maintain an enterprise point of view and lead with Caterpillar values
Prior leadership experience and organizational capability building

Responsibilities

Managing monthly financial analysis and reporting for the business
Providing oversight of the oil & gas services accounting and reporting functions
Leading the development of the financial forecasts and annual business plan
Delivering commercial support for the development of new business models and pricing decisions
Partnering with legal and commercial team from contract development through review and approval
Providing technical guidance and expertise on highly complex accounting issues
Developing essential business information to drive optimization of short and long-term value creation and the achievement of financial and non-financial objectives.
Provide strategic counsel to enhance value and performance and position the business for long-term success
Ensure proper trade-offs and focus on return-on-investments are driven in accordance with maximum total outcome for the enterprise
Championing a compliance first culture through ensuring high integrity reporting and a strong financial and regulatory (trade, anti-bribery, data privacy and fair competition) control environment.
Developing the best team through coaching, training & development, and career planning