CAREER AREA:

Finance

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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Position Title: Finance Analyst, Business Unit

Job Location: Bangalore, India

Job Summary

Supports the Treasury Center of Excellence Cash Management or Treasury Technology processes in a shared services environment. Incumbent has a comprehensive knowledge of the organization’s Treasury processes & systems.  Performs treasury operational services in the most cost effective and high-quality way possible to customers.

Job Duties

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the Treasury team and support the Center of Excellence. 

Job Duties/ Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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, Treasury systems 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 & provide support for the Treasury tools to the global users
  • 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
     

Basic Qualifications:

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  • 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 and Treasury Technology 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
• Education:
• Requires a college degree in finance, economics, business administration or information technology 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 required (between 5% to 15% of working time)

Top Candidates will also have:

• Prior experience in:
  • Treasury management
  • Cash management
  • Treasury technology management
  • Working in a Shared Service environment