Leading multi-disciplinary teams (business resources, IT, engineers, data providers) to define, develop and implement solutions which satisfy both ICS and business requirements /expectations
Enterprise coordination of R&E system processes in support of monthly closing, quarterly forecasting & annual budgeting cycles
Establishing and maintaining ICS s client R&E affordability within the detailed Financial Reporting & Analysis tools
Developing, maintaining and communicating training materials, technical documentation, standards and procedures
Keeping up to date on new tools & technologies, evaluating or developing new ideas which lead to incremental efficiency improvements or improved accuracy
Lead management & agency personnel who perform accounting functions of varying complexity including working with selected financial systems, interpreting and adhering to Caterpillars accounting practices and procedures
Team management:
Managing and supporting a team of empowered financial analysts ensuring successful migration of specified roles into the COE
Actively partnering with the financial analysts and stakeholders for tasks related to the transition of the projects in line with scope of work, timelines and business requirements
Ensuring standard transition methodology and documentation is followed for all the transitions
Managing relationship with the global stakeholders through timely connects and stepping up to resolve issues and escalations for all activities
Working with the financial analysts on business continuity plan for all activities
Monitoring and reporting on transition progress and operations updates to the COE Manager
Prepare presentations and defined metrics/KPIs for distribution with different leadership groups
Prioritizing projects, assigning and reviewing work, and controlling the team s daily operating environment
Evaluating and reporting on staff performance, participating in employee selection, providing career guidance and training direction and promoting team rewards and successes
What you will have
Proven experience in R&E expense management, financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, intercompany and month end processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data, trends and patterns
Excellent customer service skills working in a global environment with multiple stakeholders to drive outcomes
Self-starter, works well independently and in a team, with excellent communication skills
Showcased leadership skills, good judgement, and accountability in prior roles
Experience in process transitions and transformations in a virtual environment
Work within a constantly evolving COE structure displaying outstanding organisational and multitasking skills
CA, CMA, MBA with 15+ years of progressive experience
