Caterpillar Hiring for Finance Operations Manager at USA, Illinois, East Peoria Full Time

Career Area : Accounting

Accounting

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.

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.

We’re looking for a Finance Operations Manager to join our team supporting the Track-type Tractor manufacturing facility in East Peoria, Illinois as part of the Resource Industries Operations and Products (RIOP) division at Caterpillar.

As the Finance Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead the financial and business support for the East Peoria manufacturing facility.

You will develop essential business information and provide counsel to management for business and manufacturing planning, financial planning & analysis, investment analysis, internal controls, and product costing.

This position interacts with and presents to senior leadership. Reporting directly to the position are four management accountants.

What You Will Do :

• Lead and manage all aspects of financial analysis and planning for the East Peoria manufacturing facility, including the Profit & Loss, Cash Flow, and Balance Sheet statements.
• Provide insights on the financial results of the business on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Implement new tools and analytics to continuously improve financial analysis and business insights.
• Drive effective and strong coordination with partners across the business.
• Lead financial analysis, providing business insights in the processes like target costs, cost monitoring, investment analysis, and sourcing studies.
• Implement new tools and analytics to continuously improve business partnering.
• Establish and communicate internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley documentation requirements to all facility personnel and ensure high integrity financial reporting through maintaining a strong control environment.
• Participate in strategy development to drive improved financial and operational performance and facilitate strategic business unit planning for upper-level management.
• Develop the best team through coaching, training & development, and career planning.

What You Have :

• Bachelor’s degree in an Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• 8 or more years of progressively responsible job-related experience
• Strong communications skills with a passion for asking questions and driving improvements
• Desire to develop and grow your career within a Fortune 100 company

Top Candidates Will Also Have :

• Experience in driving financial performance and results through partnering with senior leadership.
• Strong background in accounting, cost accounting, investment analysis, and budget development
• Strong analytical skills are required to perform detailed financial analysis and strategic plans
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Prior leadership experience

What You Will Get :

Networking & Professional Growth : With more than 100,000 employees and locations around the globe, Caterpillar offers many opportunities for growing your career and your network.

You’ll have a variety of options and support available to help you pursue the career and live the life you want for yourself!

Competitive Wages and Benefits : We offer a variety of other benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, tuition reimbursement, vacation time, volunteer days and more.

Our Total Rewards packages include competitive base pay and the potential for an annual performance-based incentive.

Flexibility : We’re committed to supporting our employees both inside and outside of work. We recognize that every day is different, and work to create the flexibility you need to be successful in all areas of your life.

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.

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

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