Senior Finance Analyst

OverviewCareer Area: FinanceJob 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.Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst where you will be responsible for delivering high quality finance operations support to our Dealers while assisting the development implementation and management of a portfolio of financing solutions that drive our Enterprise Strategy. Being responsible for your scope of work you will receive all the support to be innovative to bring positive change to your work and deliver them at the highest standard.The TeamEAME Distributions mission is to deliver superior customer experience profitable market leadership and service growth through industry - best distribution performance. Our 3 strategic priorities are Service growth Dealer Excellence and Talent & Culture. As the EAME Finance Team we provide governance and administration of Cat dealers across Europe Africa the Middle East and Eurasia.Role DefinitionAs the senior person in the team the incumbent will provide support to leadership in delivering on the teams goals. The role provides general leadership on all projects within the team while supporting other team members to deliver on their responsibilities.What You Will DoFinancing SolutionsCreate relationship with Dealers to understand their financing needsBuild and maintain relationships with financing partnersLead discussions with financing partners and dealers to develop and implement financing solutions.Provide governance on all financing solutions projectsSupport all monthly drawdown requirements and the renewal of existing financing solutionsOperational SupportExecute all operational tasks as assigned: Field Follow RFPs Extended Payment Terms etc.Lead operational efficiency efforts within the team including gathering voice of stakeholders and driving improvement ideasExecute prioritized lean projects as assignedProvide governance of all lean initiatives within the team communicating with senior leaders and other stakeholders on Lean status and highlighting areas requiring supportTeam SupportWork with different teams/ stakeholders to gather and report on information about the Teams progress on our goalsUpdate teams dashboard and report to leadershipOthersThe incumbent will be called upon from time to time to support various projects within the organizationWhat You Will HaveAccuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.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.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.Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients vendors and peers.Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.Financial Markets: Knowledge of the products types competitors customer base major issues and regulatory considerations in the financial markets; ability to apply financial market knowledge to various business environments.Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.Background/ExperienceRequires a finance business administration economics or accounting degree with a strong preference for a Finance degree.Minimum six (6) years practical experience in banking and other financial services is desired.Basic to intermediate Microsoft office skills mainly in Excel and PowerPointGood Presentation skills including verbal and written communication skills are desirable along with the ability to work with a diverse workforce within the company and dealer management.Strong planning and organizing skills: Project leadership skillsTop Candidates Also Have (Qualification)Finance business administration economics or accounting degree with a minimum of 6 years experience in banking and other financial service