Caterpillar is Hiring for Financial Analyst

Caterpillar is Hiring for Financial Analyst

Caterpillar is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to join their team who will have the opportunity to champion their Global Finance Transformation by supporting their Accountable Reporting, Business Partnering and Continuous Improvement efforts.

About the Organization

Caterpillar Inc., also known simply as CAT, is an American construction, mining and other engineering equipment manufacturer. The company is the world’s largest manufacturer of construction equipment. In 2018, Caterpillar was ranked number 73 on the Fortune 500 list and number 265 on the Global Fortune 500 list.

Vacancy Details

Company Name: Caterpillar
Post Name/Designation: Financial Analyst
Location: Bengaluru

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Support on management reporting activities for month end closing, P&L/cost analysis, forecasting, profitability walks, headcount analysis, leadership presentations
• Experience with or ability to quickly learn local Caterpillar tools & systems like Axiom
• Perform system related activities covering building file groups, tables, SQL jobs, new reports, updating data/dimension tables and posting data modifications in support of changing business requirements
• Develop/enhance/maintain dashboards working with large databases and advanced reporting tools such as Power Query, Power BI & Power Apps
• Partner with leadership to provide analytics & insights and develop as a subject matter expert on Caterpillar finance & accounting

Process Transition & Improvement:

• Perform the tasks related to the transition of the projects in line with COE scope of work, timelines, business requirements and defined metrics/KPIs
• Participate in knowledge transfer sessions, defining and owning the documentation (instruction manuals and scorecards/trackers)
• Partner with multiple global stakeholders on day-to-day operations
• Identify and leverage on tools and technologies to transform processes.
• Drive continuous improvement via simplification, standardization and automation.
• Embed change management best practices.

What you will have  

• Proven experience in systems like Axiom, Power BI, Power App and/or other similar financial tools, financial & management reporting, FP&A, and business processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data, trends and patterns.
• Excellent customer service skills working in a global environment with multiple stakeholders to drive outcomes.
• Self-starter, works well independently and in a team, with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in process transitions and transformations in a virtual environment.
• Ability to quickly learn Caterpillar management reporting methodology and knowledge about products, suppliers, and consumers.
• CA, CMA or MBA Finance with 7-10 years of progressive experience
• A good working environment with a shift that starts from 02:00PM -11:00PM IST.
• It’s an Individual contributor role.

Skills Required

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:

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Financial Analysis : Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. 

Level Extensive Experience: 

• Conducts and documents analyses of a variety of financial statements and indicators.
• Anticipates the potential impact of decisions based on financial data analysis.
• Oversees financial analysis to evaluate organizational and managerial performance.
• Evaluates financial statements and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Advises others on a variety of financial tools, techniques and approaches.
• Directs others work with financial and cash flow ratios and trend analyses.

Financial Reporting : Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Follows organizational practices and guidelines for product profitability reporting.
• Analyzes errors or inaccuracies in financial reports.
• Uses basic tools to create simple financial reports.
• Monitors compliance with organizational standards for financial report writing.
• Implements organizational methods and procedures for financial report writing.

How to Apply

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