Finance Analyst

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Your Impact 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.

 Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Finance Analyst _to join our treasury tower operations -Global finance Services Division.

The incumbent would play a key role within the Treasury team and support the Center of Excellence.

.The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore, KA-India

What you will do

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• To independently perform Treasury functions that deal with financial analysis issues of medium complexity, which support business processes and provide further experience to be promoted to positions of greater responsibility
   
•  From the outset, the Finance Analyst in a Treasury Center of Excellence is expected to be a contributing performer, using knowledge of finance and experience gained from previous positions to support Treasury processes & tools utilizing analysis techniques
   
• Ability to work in night shifts to support Global operations
   Perform Treasury operation functions such as running data, extracting report, reconciliation, FX support, month end closing activities
   
•  Provide Treasury technology support in terms of provisioning access & Bank account management data
   
•  Participate in the improvement ideas and projects.
• The Finance Analyst will be exposed to a variety of Finance & Treasury functions and will:
• Develop an expanded understanding of Caterpillar's business and finance practices and procedures.
• Accomplish a high level of output with a broad range of basic analysis of Treasury Operations
• Advise employees and entry level finance professionals.
• Generate reports and provide commentary.
• The Finance Analyst in a Treasury COE identifies relevant function-related data, provides feedback, and influences decisions.
• Typically, decisions will impact medium risk issues.
• The Finance Analyst at a Treasury COE will be responsible for making front-line decisions within defined areas of responsibility.
• Work will be directed by a Treasury Supervisor/Manager, but this position does not require close supervision to be effective.
• Finance responsibilities are of medium complexity such as, Cash management activities, credit management, financial statement analysis, reconciliations, analysis of markets, reporting, recommending solutions to basic business issues.
• The Finance Analyst at a Treasury COE demonstrates knowledge and ability to independently resolve issues by following guidelines or previously used effective solutions.
• They are highly motivated and demonstrate good communication skills and have an expanded knowledge of Caterpillar's businesses, products, suppliers, customers and policies.
• This position manages the completion of its own work assignments and coordinates work with others.

What you will have 

• Strong business acumen with a high degree of process and functional knowledge of end-to-end Treasury processes, finance transformation, global business services
•  Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with multiple Business Units and teams across the globe.
   
• Experience supporting Cash Management processes in a shared services environment preferred.
   
• Strategic mindset, action-oriented, drive for continuous improvement, ability to manage change and embrace disruption.
   
• Ability to work with multiple teams and stakeholder groups to drive outcomes.
   
• Incumbent must demonstrate initiative, leadership, excellent analytical skills, problem solving, good judgment and superior communication skills. Highest level of integrity with attention to detail
   
•  Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
   
• Microsoft 0ffice365: strong knowledge of main applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
• Shift Timing-US shift-06:00PM-03:00AM. Flexibility to work in US /EMEA Shift(01:00-10:00pm IST) hours if required.
• 5 This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office.
   
  Educational qualification:
• Requires a college degree in finance, economics, business administration related field or equivalent experience in the areas of foreign exchange, commodity management, economics, cash management, banking, financial markets or funding.
• Two to five years of progressively responsible job-related experience is typically required.
• Requires initiative, leadership, and ability to communicate effectively Incumbents are generally exposed to several areas of finance/treasury before promotion to this position.
•  Other: Moderate travel may be required (between 0% to 5% of working time)

Top Candidates will also have:
Prior experience in: 

• Treasury management
• Cash management.
• Working in a Shared Service environment

Skills desired:

Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
Level Basic Understanding:

• Separates essential facts from peripheral or supporting facts in a body of information.

• Explains the value of analogies or comparisons in presenting new information and ideas.

• Differentiates concepts from technical detail.

• Contrasts industry jargon with standard language.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Extensive Experience:

• Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.

• Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.

• Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.

• Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.

• Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.

• Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Level Basic Understanding:

• Provides examples of the characteristics of effective business relationships.

• Identifies key business relationships in own organization.

• Describes the nature of a productive business relationship.

• Explains the benefits of building business partnerships

.What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar 's employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

 Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

 Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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