**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. **Job Title: Operations Accountant** **Salary:** Starting from £39,994 (Depending on Experience) **Location** : Peterlee, Co. Durham **Benefits:** + 25 days annual leave, + Up to 10% Bonus + Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10% + 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 Caterpillar Peterlee** Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing an 8-model range used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and a state-of-the-art paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world. **The Opportunity** The applicant will report to the Operations Accountable Manager to support them as they provide business analysis, financial counsel and strategic planning for the facility. The applicant will also provide additional resource to help the department ensure a successful Mach1 Business Transformation. The role will be varied in line with the needs of the Accounting Manager, but an outline of the responsibilities are as follows: **What You Will Do** + Support OPACC Improvement Agenda (OIA) operations initiatives through involvement in various Caterpillar Peterlee 2030 Strategy projects. + Become owner and point of contact for Hours per Truck reporting, including attendance at weekly HPT OIA meetings led by the senior Production Manager. This also includes quarterly target setting in line with ABP/ RBM and reporting out to the facility and fielding any questions/feedback relating to results. + Take ownership of Cash Flow Forecasting process in USD, GBP, and EUR. Drive improvements in process and accuracy, and explain monthly deviations. + Help drive Power BI through accountable reporting e.g. monthly department statements. + Help improve forecasting and governance on monthly financial results with departmental managers. + Support Operations Accountable Manager with month end reporting and ad hoc requests. + Become competent in a range of monthly inventory accounting processes to provide backup to inventory accountant and to assist the inventory Mach1 Business Transformation. Specifically related to Finished Truck reporting but may include other month end responsibilities that can be shared to alleviate month-end time pressures. + Support month end GRNI/GINR process by carrying out mid-month reviews of reconciling items. Business Resources Business Transformation + Support Departmental As-Is process mapping and data cleansing requirements. + Indirect Inventory is a primary concern in this heading + Wheel Groups + Participate in Blueprinting and help department understand changes and future state requirements/impact. + Be part of the change to MACH1 from August onwards as PEGI is phased out and SAP is switched on. Support Operations Accountable Manager in transition by owning processes related to your work and building a reliable To-Be state. **What You Will Have** **Accuracy and Attention to Detail:** Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Level Working Knowledge: **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. **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. Level Working Knowledge: **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. Level Working Knowledge: **Problem Solving:** 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. Level Working Knowledge: **Accounting:** Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes. Level Working Knowledge: **Financial Analysis:** Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. Level Working Knowledge: **Financial Reporting:** Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports. Level Working Knowledge: **Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:** + Experience of accounting within a manufacturing environment + Previous experience of SAP + Professional Certification (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) + Experienced user of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint + Experience of data analytics and visualisation tools such as MS PowerBI, MS PowerApps or Alteryx **Additional Information:** + The role is based on site at Peterlee, 5 days per week. + The standard working week is: 08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 12:30 Friday. **What You Will Get** We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement. **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. #LI **Posting Dates:** May 2, 2025 - May 16, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .