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.

Job summary

The incumbent will lead a team in managing all core Treasury related activities such as cash management, investments, pension fund, insurance, funding and in-house banking. The candidate should have a good understanding of local regulations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are critical in working with stakeholders in achieving key business results. Prior leadership and supervisory experience are needed. The incumbent should also possess a continuous improvement mindset in leading the team towards process improvement and generating enterprise value.  A university degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business coupled with 8-10 years of relevant experience is required.  This position will report to the Senior Director, Regional Treasurer.  

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Leads a team of analysts in providing key Treasury coverage and support for business partners in the areas of cash management, cash investments, funding, pension fund and insurance.
• Establishes / manages corporate bank relationships.
• Collaborates with enterprise process owners to develop and implement key strategic initiatives within region.
• Ensures sufficient liquidity to support business initiatives.
• Works with business partners in deploying key Treasury systems in region.
• Ensures proper controls and governance processes are in place to minimize risks and comply with relevant regulations / policies.
• Acts as strategic advisor to business partners.
• Manages relevant Treasury activities related to mergers and acquisitions. 
• Manages a team of Treasury professionals on day-to-day execution, training, and people development.

Qualifications and requirements

• Strong business acumen with relevant experience managing a Regional Treasury Center.
• Strategic mindset, strong accountability and results driven.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex business issues and provide solutions.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong collaboration skills working across different business units and a matrix organization to drive business results. 
• Prior managerial experience leading a team with ability to motivate / engage team members to achieve business outcomes. 
• Experience with Treasury systems such as Quantum / FIS Trax is a plus.
• Knowledge of primary business software applications such as Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams etc.
• Possesses high degree of integrity and attention to details.
• Strong governance and controls mindset in ensuring business processes are completed in accordance with policies and local regulations.
• Ability to manage change while leading team to achieve desired results.
• Good understanding of relevant local regulations relating to Treasury and banking.