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. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst: Distribution Services where you will be responsible for delivering high quality finance operations support to our Dealers while assisting the development, implementation, and management of a portfolio of financing solutions that drive our Enterprise Strategy.
The team:
EAME Distribution's mission is to deliver superior customer experience, profitable market leadership and service growth through industry-best distribution performance. Our 3 strategic priorities are Service growth, Dealer Excellence and Talent & Culture. As the EAME Finance Team, we provide governance and administration of Cat dealers across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Eurasia.
Job purpose: As the senior person in the team, you will provide support to leadership in delivering on the team's goals, as well as providing general leadership on all projects within the team while supporting other team members to deliver on their responsibilities.
What you will do: Team Support: Work with different teams/stakeholders to gather and report on information about the Team's progress on our goals.Update team's dashboard and report to leadership.Financing Solutions: Build relationships with Dealers to understand their financing needs.Build and maintain relationships with financing partners.Lead discussions with financing partners and dealers to develop and implement financing solutions.Provide governance on all financing solutions projects.Support all monthly drawdown requirements and the renewal of existing financing solutions.Operational Support: Lead operational efficiency efforts within the team including gathering voice of stakeholders and driving improvement ideas.Execute prioritized lean projects as assigned.Provide governance of all lean initiatives within the team, communicating with senior leaders and other stakeholders on Lean status and highlighting areas requiring support.Execute all operational tasks as assigned: Field Follow, RFPs, Extended Payment Terms, etc.Adhoc: The incumbent will be called upon from time to time to support various projects within the organization.
Skills you will have: Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding.Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems.Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources.Financial Markets: Knowledge of the products, types, competitors, customer base, major issues and regulatory considerations in the financial markets.Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.Degree or equivalent experience desired: A finance, business administration, economics, or accounting degree with a strong preference for a Finance degree.Minimum six (6) years practical experience in banking and other financial services is desired.Basic to intermediate Microsoft office skills, mainly in Excel and PowerPoint.Good Presentation skills including verbal and written communication skills are desirable.Strong planning and organizing skills: Project leadership skills.What we offer: From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.
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