Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis
| Company | Caterpillar Inc. |
|---|---|
| Location | Peoria, IL, USA, West Lafayette, IN, USA |
| Salary | $169320 – $253920 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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. Explains the organization’s business model and competitive position in the marketplace.
- 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 based on informed judgment. Makes sound business decisions on behalf of the group when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.
- 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.
- Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. Adapts financial analysis methods to support organizational goals.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Managing all aspects of financial support and execution in partnership the VP
- Coordinate across functional teams to develop a comprehensive understanding of the business and be able to translate key messages and insights to senior stakeholders.
- Participate in strategy development and decision making to optimize future outcomes
- Present and be active in discussion with senior leaders of the division
- Provide business analysis support by establishing target costs, cost monitoring, value chain analysis, investment analysis, sourcing analysis, product costing and supporting worldwide new product introduction projects for LPSD products.
- Effectively lead, influence, and interact with a global and diverse team. Focused on talent development, succession planning, performance management, and target setting.
- Support Caterpillar Global Finance Strategy through transformation of our processes and automation to help generate business insights.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an Accounting or Finance related discipline
- Progressive Accounting or Finance experience, including cost accounting and investment analysis
- Ability to operate as a true business partner, including building strong relationships and partnering across functions to help drive the business
- Superior communication and influencing skills