Strategic FP&A Partner for Global Marketing

Cat (CaterpillarCareers); Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k)

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an FP&A Accountant to serve as a trusted finance business partner for Global Marketing & Brand. You will provide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis across high-visibility customer-facing functions, partnering with Demonstration & Learning Centers, Tradeshow & Events, and Industrial Design to inform leadership decisions.

You will translate financial results into actionable recommendations, support internal controls, and lead workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities for Global Marketing & Brand.
• Develop financial forecasts and projections to support planning.
• Analyze actual results versus forecasts and budgets to identify drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Support annual and long-range planning processes; provide recommendations based on performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Matrix organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Axiom

Excel

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an FP&A Accountant to serve as a trusted finance business partner for Global Marketing & Brand. You will provide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis across high-visibility customer-facing functions, partnering with Demonstration & Learning Centers, Tradeshow & Events, and Industrial Design to inform leadership decisions.

You will translate financial results into actionable recommendations, support internal controls, and lead workforce