Operations Accountant

Career Area: Finance Compensation Grade: 23 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 Title: Operations Accountant Competitive salary starting from £50,827 - £63,534 Mid (dependent upon experience) Location: Larne, Northern Ireland.

25 days annual leave   Up to 12% Bonus Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will match the employee's contribution up to 6%. Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution. Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase. About EPD Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. We’re looking for an Operations Accountant to join our team supporting the Large Electric Power Solutions team within the Electric Power Division (EPD). This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your work will be highly visible at many levels of the facility.

Financial accounting including preparation of journal entries Provide insights on the financial results to assist management with business decisions Supporting Senior Finance Manager in developing the facility annual business plan and quarterly forecasts for variable and period costs as well as the corresponding monthly variance analysis Lead the monthly Normals reporting and responsible for the annual rates setting process Develop new tools and analytics to streamline financial analysis and provide enhanced decision support Support ad-hoc analysis such as (but not limited to) material utilisation, factory efficiencies, absorption, facility contracts, compliance etc What You Have - you will demonstrate extensive experience in Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. Conducts and documents analyses of a variety of financial statements and indicators. Anticipates the potential impact of decisions based on financial data analysis. Oversees financial analysis to evaluate organizational and managerial performance. Evaluates financial statements and ensures regulatory compliance. Advises others on a variety of financial tools, techniques and approaches. Directs others work with financial and cash flow ratios and trend analyses. ​ Education/Experience: This position typically requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a business-related field Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high level of precision Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors Managing Multiple Priorities: