APD Finance Manager

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

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Caterpillar's Resource Industries Sales, Services & Technology (RISST) team has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager in the Mining Asia Pacific (APD) region. This highly motivated individual will also provide financial leadership to the business related to strategy and analytics focused on driving profitable growth to Resource Industries. This position will work closely with other workstreams and functional areas across Resource Industries.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on partnering with senior stakeholders, challenging conventional thinking and translating complex data into meaningful business outcomes. If you are passionate about influencing strategy, driving profitable growth and making a tangible impact within a global industry leader, we'd love to hear from you. Perth is the preferred location for this role, although exceptional candidates based in Melbourne or Brisbane will also be considered.

About the role & responsibilities

As a key finance partner to the Asia Pacific Go-to-Market leadership team, you will provide commercial insights, performance analysis and strategic recommendations that drive profitable business growth.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Act as a trusted business partner and adviser to the Asia Pacific Go-to-Market Vice President and leadership team.
• Support the delivery of the business's five-year strategic growth plan through insightful financial analysis and commercial recommendations.
• Drive informed decision-making through analysis of customer requirements, product profitability and market performance.
• Partner with the business to optimise pricing, evaluate deal profitability, and provide sales and margin insights that support profitable growth
• Provide governance and oversight of Go-to-Market operating expenses (SG&A), including recommendations to improve efficiency and value creation.
• Ensure financial reporting and analysis complies with US GAAP, local accounting standards and Caterpillar corporate policies.
• Collaborate across finance, sales, operations and regional leadership teams to drive enterprise-wide outcomes

What we are looking for

We are looking to hire a strategic and commercially focused finance leader with strong analytical capability and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Furthermore, you will:

• Hold a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. CPA, CA, ACCA or similar qualifications will be highly regarded
• Bring significant experience in finance, accounting, commercial analysis or business partnering roles, within the mining or OEM environments
• Have strong knowledge of financial management, reporting, performance analysis, forecasting and modelling
• Possess strong commercial acumen with experience supporting sales, go-to-market activities, pricing and deal profitability
• Be a strategic thinker with the ability to analyse complex business issues, identify solutions and support growth initiatives
• Demonstrate excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders
• Take an enterprise-wide perspective and consistently lead in line with organisational values

Additional information & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration, including bonus, share options & site allowance
• Generous parental leave with flexible payment options
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity
• Employee discounts across health, wellbeing, travel, and retail
• Global career progression and development opportunities within Caterpillar
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

How to Apply

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Caterpillar of Australia is not currently hiring applicants who require sponsorship. As a global company, opportunities may be available in other locations via our careers website.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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