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. As an Operation & Execution (O&E) Consultant, you will lead and support the strategic growth initiatives for Caterpillar business units through O&E Model governance. In addition, you will partner with numerous functional areas to support strategy development and the OIA Refresh. What you will do:
- Actively support the Enterprise O&E Model governance process.
- Work with business unit leadership to define strategic growth initiatives through the O&E Annual Reviews and OIA development & maintenance.
- Understand, follow, and provide process improvements to the O&E Model with responsibility of updating OIA reference guides, O&E Playbook and O&E Model training materials.
- Compose professional, succinct reports; develop executive summaries and perspectives for senior leadership.
- Assist and lead ad hoc process improvement projects throughout ESD and Caterpillar Business Units.
What you will Bring (Skills & Experiences):
- Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Demonstrated experience in accounting/finance/business roles with increasing responsibility.
- Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
- 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.
- 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.
- Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- High levels of initiative, leadership and good judgment.
- Excellent business acumen and intellectual curiosity.
- Ability to maintain an Enterprise focus
- Proven positive results in customer service and business partnering.
- Familiarity with financial systems and PowerBI
- CPA, CMA or any accounting & finance related certification.
Additional Information:
- The location for this position is Peoria, IL
- This role is a full time and currently requires 3 days a week in office
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
- Sponsorship is not available
Employee benefit details 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 an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a monthly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). Final details Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. #LI Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. Posting Dates: October 23, 2024 - November 6, 2024 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .PandoLogic. Category: General