Global Finance Director- Construction Industries at Caterpillar in Irving, Texas

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Finance
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Global Finance Director- Construction Industries

As the Construction Industries Global Finance Director, you will have the opportunity to develop essential business information and insights to provide counsel to Construction Industries (CI) management. This includes leading a team to coordinate financial planning and analysis activities across the CI divisions. In addition, you will be a key coordinator in describing the financial condition of the Construction Industries segment.

Reporting to the Global Finance Director are staff responsible for accounting and financial reporting, business analysis and business support. In addition, this role offers exposure opportunities to key senior leaders and the opportunity to quickly grow a global network.

About Construction Industries

Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation - and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Construction Industries supports customers in infrastructure and building construction with a focus on heavy and general construction, rental, quarry, aggregates, and mining sectors. Collectively, the teams across the segment are responsible for business strategy, product design and development, manufacturing, supply management, marketing and sales, and product support.

What You'll Do:

• Consolidate and forecast accountable results for the divisions within the segment
  
• Liaise between Corporate Accounting and the division CFO teams
  
• Coordinate segment board reporting
  
• Manage RBM and Annual Business Planning for the segment
  
• Leading segment metric reporting and strategic imperatives
  
• Supporting CI Admin budgeting and service charge coordination
  
• Assisting with special projects
  

What You'll Bring:

• Business Acumen : Expert 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 : Expert knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques of financial forecasting and modeling; ability to explore and evaluate alternative financial scenarios and results. Champions the use of new technologies and tools for analyzing financial data.
  
• Organizational Governance: Extensive 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 : Extensive 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: Extensive 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.
  

Top Candidates May Have:

• Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or Finance related discipline desired
  
• Progressive finance and accounting experience, including leading a team highly preferred
  

Additional Information:

• This role will be based in Caterpillar's global HQ in Irving, TX.
  

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.
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 24, 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.

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