Accountant - Financial Planning Analysis (FPA)

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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. 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.
What you will do:
Solar Turbines is seeking an Accountant - Financial Planning Analysis (FPA) with 3+ years of experience to closely partner with business teams; support financial forecasting and analyses; and communicate results to various audiences including finance and market-facing executives.
What you will have:
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree or higher degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience desired
Extensive Experience in 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.
Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience and maintains focus on the topic
Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position
Extensive Experience in 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.
Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information and explains variances
Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success before recommending a course of action
Extensive Experience in Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy balanced with speed
Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms
Extensive Experience in 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.
Extensive Experience in Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
Working Knowledge in 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.
Working Knowledge in Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
Working Knowledge in Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.
Top Candidates Will Have:
Experience in analysis and/or forecasting for department budgets, programs, product lines, or business units
Advanced MS Excel skills, including experience with database/analytical add-in tools such as Oracle/Hyperion Smart View
Experience developing and presenting executive-level financial presentations using MS PowerPoint
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
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:
July 29, 2025 - August 12, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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