Senior Accountant

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

19h•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. This posting will cover two (2) roles that will be filled. Managed Accounts and Global Paving Primary financial support for customer facing vice presidents in the Customer Solutions Core Regions Division. This role will support both VP Sales & Marketing for Managed Accounts and Paving Customers. Solutions Development Support Financial support for Sr. Director, Finance and Sr. Manager, Finance in the Customer Solutions Core Regions Division. This role will support the Solutions Development organization across the division.

Requirements

Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques with leadership and peers.
Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to provide strategic financial insights.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with proven ability to influence stakeholders.
Solid knowledge of financial reporting and business partnering practices.
5+ years of experience in relevant finance or accounting roles.
Proficiency in Excel and Power BI for advanced data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

Managed Accounts and Global Paving Monthly analysis of key results, including machine and parts sales variance
Work closely with the region teams on monthly machine and parts forecasting to support the S&OP process
Business partnering through deal analysis and sales variance management
Monthly metric reporting to enable business insights
Annual business planning and target setting
Segment Growth Council support
Ad hoc project leadership / support
Solutions Development support Support monthly analysis of key results, including machine and parts sales variance
Business partnering through deal analysis and sales variance management
Execution of contract reviews for new and renewing customers
Support development of new solutions to ensure financial viability
Financial analysis for NSI projects
Monthly metric reporting to enable business insights
Ad hoc project leadership / support