2027 Entry Level Finance Analyst in Finance Leadership Development Program

Caterpillar Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a Finance Analyst through the Finance Leadership Development Program to perform entry-level finance assignments and learn Caterpillar's procedures, customers, and financial practices.

You will work with a global team on multi-currency cash flows, FX risk, and retirement fund investments while building a foundation for a career in financial management at a world-leading company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a minimum of 18 hours of Finance coursework.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA (Finance and Cumulative).
• Candidates must complete their degree before the hire date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of financial management directions to various business partners.
• Explore finance-related areas within the program.
• Manage multi-currency cash flows and foreign exchange/commodity risk.
• Execute an investment strategy for Caterpillar's retirement fund.
• Analyze suppliers' financial strength and work with dealers to improve results.

Skills

Financial Markets

Financial Analysis

Planning & Organizing

Communicating Complex Concepts

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Economics

Job description

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.

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.

It's Your Career. Make it Matter.

At Caterpillar, you build what matters - whether it's the career you want, crucial work skills, strong relationships, and new digital technologies. There are big jobs to be done worldwide - building critical infrastructure, bolstering local economies, meeting the demand for energy - and that work is powered by our people.

Every single Caterpillar employee moves our company forward. Piece by piece, part by part, person by person. Together we create sustainable, world-changing solutions that impact lives around the globe. Join our winning team and help build a better world.

About The Role

A Finance Analyst in the Finance Leadership Development Program will perform entry-level finance assignments and develop knowledge of Caterpillar's procedures, philosophy, customers, dealers, organization, and financial practices.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Our Finance Professionals deliver a wide range of financial management directions and services to a variety of business partners including suppliers, subsidiaries, business units, dealers, and customers.
• The Finance Analyst role will allow you opportunities in a variety of finance-related areas.
• Managing multi-currency cash flows.
• Managing foreign exchange/commodity risk.
• Execute an investment strategy for our multi-billion-dollar retirement fund.
• Analyze the financial strength of suppliers and work with our worldwide dealers to improve their financial results.

Required Qualifications

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree at 4-year accredited university/college in one of the following degree programs: Finance, Economics or other Business or Technology major with a minimum 18 hours of Finance courses.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA (both Finance GPA & Cumulative GPA).
• Candidates must complete their degree before the hire date.

Desired Qualifications

• This position requires 12 months or less of professional experience in this field (excluding internships)

Skills Needed For Success In Role

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What You Will Get

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.

• We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus
• Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Additional Details

• Location: Irving TX - Candidates must be willing to relocate if necessary.
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify.
• Professionals within the program must be willing to travel as needed.
• Candidates must be willing to travel as needed.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• 5-day weekly onsite assignment.

Summary Pay Range

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 1, 2026 - October 12, 2026

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.