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 (~~~)
At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Americas Distribution Services Division (ADSD) team!
Job Summary
The Finance Specialist Dealer Support is responsible for dealer financial analysis, leading projects to support financial health, managing dealer credit and receivables, protecting company assets, and making improvement recommendations which contribute to financially sound and successful dealer operations.
What You Will Do:
Dealer Financial Analysis/Financial Health: Analyzes confidential financial reports and evaluates the financial strength in assigned region(s). Along with the Director of Finance, assists dealers in financial planning, credit and collections, accounting, cash management, etc. Reports financial trends and problem areas affecting dealer performance and recommends solutions to the dealer as well as internal directors and vice presidents of distribution.
Asset Management: Manages company receivables and administers payment policy to minimize past dues. Assists dealers in confidential continuity planning to analyze the financial impact on the dealership when transitioned to new owner. Analyzes and evaluates proposals submitted by prospective dealer candidates and make recommendations relative to acceptability.
Financial Institution Relationship: Provides assistance to dealers in obtaining affordable financing and flexible credit line arrangements from financial institutions. Analyzes existing lending agreements and participates in negotiations with the dealers and their lenders for mutually acceptable legal documentation to protect company assets.
Projects and Supporting Role: Leads/participates in projects to enhance/automate current dealer financial reporting and analysis. Provides valuables insights to business partners for better decision-making.
Other Governance: Monitors compliance to dealer finance procedures, Sarbanes Oxley Act and treasury letters and performs other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
What You Have:
Education/Experience: The position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, business administration, economics, or accounting and 4+ years practical experience in financial management and corporate finance.
Acc u r ac y a n d A t te n t i o n t o Det a il : Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
C o mm uni c a t i n g C o m p l e x C on c ep t s : Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
P r ob l e m S ol vi n g : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Rel a t i on s h i p M ana g e me n t : Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Fin a n ci a l An a l y s i s: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Previous experience with PowerBI
Previous credit and/or risk management experience
Knowledge of Caterpillar business operations as well as knowledge of Caterpillar dealership operations highly preferred
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.
Additional Details :
Location: Peoria, IL; Irving, TX
Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
This position may require up to 25% domestic and international travel
Sponsorship is not available
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.
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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.
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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.
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