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.
As an Accountant at Caterpillar Building Construction Products (BCP), you will independently perform accounting responsibilities involving the preparation, analysis, and communication of issues ranging from moderate to high complexity. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience supporting the BCP Engineering and Procurement Organizations. In this role, you will review and analyze financial data, provide insightful commentary to Engineering and Procurement leadership, and contribute to projects aimed at improving efficiency, enhancing reporting and providing business insights.
What You Will Do:
* Coordinate and consolidate BCP's Research and Engineering monthly results analysis & reporting, time reporting and annual budget preparation.
* Support BCP's System Engineering and Procurement Period Cost, including monthly results analysis & reporting and annual budget preparation.
* Support BCP's Clayton Machine Development Center with Period Cost, Capital and Compliance support.
* Contribute to ad hoc projects focused on financial processes, standardization and lean reporting.
What You Have:
* Education: This position requires a Degree in Accounting & Finance
* Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
* Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
* 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.
* Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
* Financial Reporting: Working knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Job Title: Accountant
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £57,500- £70,000 depending on experience
Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, up to 12% bonus, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
What We Offer:
From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.
You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it's important to do work that matters.
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 the past 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.
Posting Dates:
February 12, February 18, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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