Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

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

We have an exciting role open within Caterpillar’s Integrated Components and Solutions Division (ICS) for an FP&A Senior Manager. In this role, you will be an essential partner and financial advisor to the Vice President of Engineering for Machine and Machine Systems, the Vice Presidents of Product Management for Electronics, Engines and Engine Systems, as well as Hydraulics, and the Director of Business Development for the OEM Solutions organization within ICS. You will manage a team of up to 12 accounting and finance professional in the U.S. as well as support personnel in the Analytics Center of Excellence in India.

You and your team will support a global team of more than 1,700 engineering professionals with responsibilities for ICS advanced engineering, development, and implementation of ICS’s worldwide systems design, development and validation. This is a great opportunity to support management of global engineering strategies, productivity and efficiency performance, and execution of the division's strategy working with high-performing engineering systems and suppliers.  This role will also provide financial support to Caterpillar’s global OEM Solutions organization.

What You Will Do:

• Responsibility for budgeting of research and engineering (R&E) activities as well as analysis of actual results. Your team will also support R&E systems capturing our R&D cost across various new product introduction (NPI) programs.
• Responsibility for analysis of actuals results of material cost as well as forecasting of ICS’s material cost into the future periods. You will also work with a team of purchasing professionals to track material cost reduction initiatives and their impact on ICS’s results.  The role will also likely include sourcing studies and special projects.
• Participate and lead several Global Finance Services transformation workstreams, especially in the area of the Analytics Center of Excellence.
• Support and shape the OEM Solutions enterprise strategy.
• Support the recording of the CTCT and 10G joint venture performance for Caterpillar.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures providing guidance to others in the business.

What You Have:

• 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.
• 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.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or Finance related discipline
• Progressively Accounting or Finance experience, including cost accounting and budget development
• CPA, CMA, or CFA preferred
• Previous experience supporting manufacturing operations

Additional Info :

• The primary location for this position is Mossville, IL
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 10%

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.  We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

$169,320.00 - $253,920.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

March 10, 2025 - March 21, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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