Business Manager

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.

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure.  Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs.  Join us.

 Position Title: Business Manager

Job Location: Chennai, India

Description of Role:

• As a Business Manager, you will be responsible for providing financial and accounting support for the Global Engineering & Technology Division within Integrated Component and Solutions Division (ICS).  

• Global Engineering & Technology is a diverse organization which provides we provide trusted engineering, research, validation and manufacturing services to our internal clients and technology leadership for the enterprise.

• We help our clients and customers be more successful with our solutions than with any competitor.

• This position interacts with and presents to senior leadership, as well as the many internal customers within Caterpillar.

• Reporting to the position is a team of five accountants responsible for a broad range of activities supporting ICS and the Global Engineering & Technology sites.

What You Will Do:

Managing all aspects of business analysis, cost analysis, financial counsel, and strategic planning/analysis for global engineering management team, which includes but are not limited to the following:

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team through coaching, training & development, and career planning.
• Oversees financial analysis to evaluate organizational and managerial performance and anticipates the potential impact of decisions based on financial data analysis.
• Review monthly and quarterly financial package and provide valuable insights to upper-level management including Business Managers and Vice President.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures providing guidance to others in the business.
• Bring timely and useful insights and analytical support by working closely with a cross functional management team.
• Communicate recommendations to upper-level management in a clear, concise, and impactful way.
• Encourage innovation and strategic thinking to drive improvements in financial analysis and reporting processes.
• Advises others on a variety of financial tools, techniques, and approaches.
• Partner across the enterprise to support key projects related to business unit methodology and Global Finance strategy initiatives.
• Foster a strong business risk management governance process and ensuring an effective internal control environment is in place and adequately documented and tested.

What You Have - Skills and Experiences:

• 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.
• 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.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.
• Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.
• 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.

What You Will Get:

• Flexibility: We’re committed to supporting our employees both inside and outside of work. We recognize that every day is different, and work to create the flexibility you need to be successful in all areas of your life. That may mean a few days at our Chennai Brigade World Trade Center and a few days at your home office or another location.
• Networking & Professional Growth: With more than 100,000 employees and locations around the globe, Caterpillar offers many opportunities for growing your career and your network. You’ll have a variety of options and support available to help you pursue the career and live the life you want for yourself!
• Competitive Wages and Benefits: We offer a variety of other benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, tuition reimbursement, vacation time, volunteer days and more. Our Total Rewards packages include competitive base pay and the potential for an annual performance-based incentive.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or Finance related discipline 15+ years of progressive Accounting or Finance experience, including cost accounting and budget development.
• Credentialed expertise (Chartered Accountant, CPA, CMA, or CFA) preferred.

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 www.caterpillar.com/careers
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:

March 1, 2024 - March 7, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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