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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.

Role Definition
Provides leadership for financial planning and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities
• Producing thorough, accurate and timely budget and expense management reports for the organization.
• Supporting the annual budgeting process including analysis and review of financial information and its impact on the business.
• Analyzing and interpreting financial information for planning and control purposes.
• Overseeing and evaluating the activities of the finance staff, and providing guidance for their professional development.

Skill Descriptors
Budgeting: Knowledge of organization's budget process; ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget.
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.

Note:

The position requires being in the office five days a week, with up to 25% travel.

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

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