Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

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. Updated: 08/07/2023 Role Definition Manages financial planning teams, monitors financial planning activities and develops strategic plans to increase an organization's operational efficiency and financial profitability for the Hard Rock Vehicles organization. Responsibilities •    Presenting research and analysis findings, competitor analysis, financial forecasts and key insights to the senior management, and assisting them in making corporate and strategic decisions. •    Working closely with top management and other key stakeholders to prepare annual budgets and formulate strategic plans to meet business objectives. •    Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures providing guidance to others in the business. Degree Requirement Degree or equivalent experience desired Skill Descriptors Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.  Level Working Knowledge:  •    Comments on the organization's business model and financial goals. •    Communicates key considerations for business decision making process. •    Cites examples of types of information needed to make sound business decisions. •    Participates in business task to get things done in own unit or area. •    Caters to key stakeholders and their priorities. Finance and Accounting: Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.  Level Extensive Experience:  •    Documents financial interdependencies within the organization. •    Develops and applies cost/benefit analysis or ROI as part of business decisions. •    Provides build-buy-lease analyses for major expenditures. •    Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of cost accounting and reporting practices, tools, and procedures. •    Explains cost/benefit analysis, financial analysis and modeling, organizational practices. •    Coaches others on how to quantify costs and benefits for major expenditures. Organizational Governance: Knowledge of the processes, customs, policies, and rules affecting the way the organization is administered and controlled; ability to ensure compliance with governance guidelines and policies.  Level Working Knowledge:  •    Identifies and avoids actual or apparent conflicts of interest. •    Describes the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors and senior executives. •    Participates in reviewing compliance with governance policies and guidelines. •    Reviews financial information for compliance with statutory and ethical obligations. •    Provides frequent updates on operations and financial performance to upper management. Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.  Level Working Knowledge:  •    Implements the group's go-to-market strategy. •    Raises awareness of potential strategic alliances and partnerships. •    Explains elements of the strategy to others and encourages questions. •    Monitors marketplace trends, opportunities, and