Operations Accountant

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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.

Job Title: Operations Accountant

Competitive salary starting from £46,329 (dependent upon experience)

Location: Larne, Northern Ireland.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave

• Up to 12% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will match the employee's contribution up to 6%.

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.

We’re looking for an Operations Accountant to join our team supporting the Large Electric Power Solutions team within the Electric Power Division (EPD). This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your work will be highly visible at many levels of the facility.

What You Will Do

• Financial accounting including preparation of journal entries

• Provide insights on the financial results to assist management with business decisions

• Supporting Senior Finance Manager in developing the facility annual business plan and quarterly forecasts for variable and period costs as well as the corresponding monthly variance analysis

• Lead the monthly Normals reporting and responsible for the annual rates setting process

• Develop new tools and analytics to streamline financial analysis and provide enhanced decision support

• Support ad-hoc analysis such as (but not limited to) material utilisation, factory efficiencies, absorption, facility contracts, compliance etc

What You Have - you will demonstrate extensive experience in

Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

• Conducts and documents analyses of a variety of financial statements and indicators.

• Anticipates the potential impact of decisions based on financial data analysis.

• Oversees financial analysis to evaluate organizational and managerial performance.

• Evaluates financial statements and ensures regulatory compliance.

• Advises others on a variety of financial tools, techniques and approaches.

• Directs others work with financial and cash flow ratios and trend analyses. ​

Education/Experience: This position typically requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a business-related field

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high level of precision

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Familiarity with eSAP, Axiom, PowerBI and CoPilot

• Certified/Chartered Accountant

Additional Information

• The role will require a 5 day a week on site presence

• 37.5hr week.

What You Will Get

Caterpillar is a great place to work because it offers a culture built on innovation, purpose, and long-term career development. Employees are empowered to make an impact from day one, contributing to products and solutions that help build a better, more sustainable world. With a strong focus on learning, growth, and internal mobility, Caterpillar provides clear pathways for advancement and opportunities to work with talented people across a truly global organisation. The company values collaboration, wellbeing, and diversity, creating an environment where people feel supported, recognised, and proud of the work they do.

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 over 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to 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.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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