Accountant in Peterborough, United Kingdom

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

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Job Title: Accountant (Inventory)

Salary: £45,350 per annum + Dependent Upon Experience

Location : Peterborough, UK – Minimum 3 days a week in the office

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave,

• Up to 10% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee’s contribution Up to 10%

• 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.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

Sponsorship & Relocation is not supported for this role .

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Inventory Accounting Business Partner role within the Inventory, Material & Costing Team at our Caterpillar facility in Peterborough.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the reporting and analysis of results of not only the inventory costs for the Peterborough facility, but also the consolidation of the overall global inventory for the business unit, including month end, accountable reporting and annual planning and forecasting cycles.

You will Business Partner with the Supply Chain Leadership team offering analytics and insights to support decision making as well as in the completion of inventory reporting, including monthly presentation.

There will also be the opportunity to drive end to end process improvements for business insight reporting using lean thinking and support continuous process improvement through utilization of digital tools such as Alteryx and MS Power BI.

What You Will Do:

• Maintain financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards in collaboration with an accounting Service Centre.

• Utilize automated tools to support monthly analysis and reporting processes.

• Support improvement projects to streamline and standardize Inventory processes.

• Completion of monthly corporate reporting requirements.

• Support Inventory related financial forecasting.

• Ensure accuracy and compliance of Inventory transactions.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Supply Chain Leadership team and operational business partners at facilities around the globe.

What You Have:

• Education/Experience: Educated to a degree level or qualified by experience. Professional Certification (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

• Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.

• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

• 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: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

• Strong Microsoft office skills essential.

Desirable candidates may demonstrate some of the following:

• Experience of data analytics and visualisation tools such as MS PowerBI, MS PowerApps, or Alteryx

• Experience of accounting within a manufacturing environment

• Experience in supporting or leading process improvements with a lean mindset.

• A curiosity for processes and the desire to always improve with changing business needs.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid

Posting Dates:

February 29, 2024 – March 13, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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