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.

The Opportunity:

The Senior xP&A Accounting Consultant will join our Global Finance Strategy team supporting the xP&A Workstream for Program Oasis. The primary responsibility is financial forecasting and analysis design and execution within OneStream. This entails developing and implementing comprehensive financial forecasting models, utilizing data analysis to predict future financial performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information, and presenting actionable insights to senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making. This role will work closely across the segments, Corporate Forecasting and with integrator to collaborate on future state process design, methodology, governance, testing, and training.

What you will do:

• Lead the development of XP&A model within OneStream to support strategic objectives of Global Finance Transformation
• Define appropriate dimensions and operational metrics or indicators to inform forecasting assumptions
• Evaluate the need for multiple scenarios based on different conditions or risks to inform stakeholders
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather input, understand business variability and ensure alignment with forecasting
• Lead the design of clear and concise financial forecasts and reports for senior management highlighting key insights and actionable recommendation future reporting and analysis views
• Develop multi-generational project plan for continuous improvement and enhance the forecast methodology to optimize efficiency and accuracy

What you will have:

• Strong Financial Acumen and Caterpillar accountable methodology - understanding of financial principles and modeling techniques and desire to have experience with Caterpillar accountable reporting methods
• Problem Solving – strong critical thinking to understand enterprise view as well as impact to individual business units
• Leverage Data to Support Decisions – proficiency in data manipulation to support decision making
• Time Management – appropriately prioritize workload to manage multiple projects to meet deliverables
• Analytical Thinking – ability to identify key business drivers, analyze complex data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Communication Skills – excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively present to stakeholders at all levels
• Collaboration Skills – ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information
• Technical Proficiency – familiarity with financial forecasting and/or OneStream software
• The position typically requires a professional degree or certification requiring several years of full-time study after a college degree

Additional Details:

• Location: Peoria, IL or Irving, TX
• Domestic relocation available to those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available

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.

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.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

February 18, 2025 - March 3, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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

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