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It's More Than a Job, It's a Career
As the Senior Manager, Finance for the Mapleton and Hodges Foundries, you will have the opportunity to develop essential business information and analysis as well as provide counsel to management for all business planning, management reporting, legal entity, product costing, decision support, manufacturing footprint & product sourcing strategies. This role must work across highly diverse and global teams to deliver insights to drive the business forward. This position has the opportunity to interact and present to senior level management on topics that will impact the strategy and future direction of the facilities.
What You Will Do:
Managing monthly financial reporting & analysis for the two facilities
Leading the development of the two facilities financial forecasts
Providing leadership and guidance for product cost reporting & analysis; operational cost reporting & analysis; and capital spend requests and investment analysis including sourcing decisions
Ensuring high integrity financial reporting through maintaining a strong control environment
Participating in strategy development to drive improved financial and operational performance
Developing the best team through coaching, training & development, and career planning
What You Have:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
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.
Organizational Governance : Knowledge of the processes, customs, policies, and rules affecting the way the organization is administered and controlled; ability to ensure compliance with governance guidelines and policies.
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.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); ability to apply GAAP appropriately within the organization.
Additional Info :
This position will be located in Mapleton, IL
This role is a full time, Hybrid position and currently requires at least 3 days a week in office
Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
Sponsorship is not available
Limited travel - periodic travel to Hodges, SC
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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#LI - Hybrid
Posting Dates: October 17, 2024 - October 31, 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.
