Financial Analyst

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Accountant to support financial analysis for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs in our Mossville, IL office. This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires 3 days a week in office.

• Maintain program financials and coordinate financial inputs across a broad stakeholder group
• Complete detailed discounted cash flow and OPACC analysis
• Coordinate with Corporate Business Analysis on major program requirements and reporting
• Create effective presentations to support gateway reviews, PIAs, and ad hoc requests
• Communicate complex financial situations to senior leadership
• Navigate Caterpillar databases and systems
• Provide research & engineering (R&E) budget support
• Leverage digital tools to improve reporting and communication

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of relevant experience
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
• 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
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• 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
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation
• Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes
• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material
• Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports

• Professional Certification (CPA or CMA)
• MBA or Master's Degree in Accounting (or equivalent)
• Prior experience with Engineering and Commercial support, NPI
• Prior experience with or willingness to learn new tools such as Axiom, Power BI, etc.

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 to a reduced-carbon future.

Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.