Segment Finance Director - Resource Industries

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

3d•Onsite

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 Resource Industries Segment Director of Finance at Caterpillar, you will have the opportunity to develop essential business information and insights to provide counsel to key management. This includes leading a team to coordinate financial planning and analysis activities across the divisions of each segment. In addition, you will be a key coordinator in describing the financial condition of the segment you support. Reporting to the Director of Finance are staff responsible for accounting and financial reporting, business analysis and business support. In addition, this role offers exposure opportunities to key senior leaders and the opportunity to quickly grow a global network. Resource Industries Segment: The Resource Industries (RI) segment is primarily responsible for supporting customers using machinery in mining, heavy construction and quarry and aggregates. With a customer-back approach, the segment is delivering ongoing customer value through holistic site solutions, leadership in semi-autonomous and autonomous technology, and innovative energy solutions.

Requirements

Expert 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.
Expert knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Extensive 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.
Extensive 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.
Extensive 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.
Expert knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
Extensive knowledge of processes, tools and techniques of financial forecasting and modeling; ability to explore and evaluate alternative financial scenarios and results.
Bachelor’s level degree in Accounting or related field.
Progressive finance and accounting experience including extensive supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Present research and analysis findings, competitor analysis, financial forecasts and key insights to the senior management, and assisting them in making corporate and strategic decisions.
Work closely with top management and other key stakeholders to prepare annual budgets and formulate strategic plans to meet business objectives.
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures providing guidance to others in the business.
Consolidate and forecast accountable results for the divisions within the segment.
Liaise between Corporate Accounting and the division CFO teams.
Coordinate segment board reporting.
Manage RBM and Annual Business Planning for the segment.
Lead segment metric reporting and strategic imperatives.
Support Admin business unit budgeting and service charge coordination.
Assist with special projects.