We're looking for a Staff Accountant II - Cost / Decision Support to join our Finance team within the BCP Division, supporting Tech Ready Initiatives and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high‑impact, cross‑functional environment, where you will act as a key finance partner to engineering and operational teams, helping assess financial feasibility and drive business decisions.
What You Will Do
* Support NPI (New Product Introduction) activities, including future cost, "should cost", and alternative scenario analysis
* Consolidate financial inputs from multiple functions to assess business case viability
* Present financial insights and recommendations during financial reviews and decision forums
* Perform complex cost accounting activities such as:
* Standard cost setting, monitoring, and variance analysis
* Cost system maintenance and issue resolution
* Investment analysis, including IRR calculations
* Capital expenditure forecasting and reporting
* Cost reduction identification and tracking
* Provide decision support and business partnering to engineering and operational teams
* Analyze regional profitability and support budgeting and forecasting processes
* Develop insights into cost drivers and recommend actions to improve financial performance
* Lead or contribute to cross‑functional initiatives and continuous improvement projects
* Review financial outputs for accuracy and reasonableness and provide guidance to stakeholders
Qualifications
* Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and financial analysis
* Ability to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable business insights
* Confidence in evaluating complex financial scenarios and investment decisions
Business Partnering & Communication
* Ability to collaborate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders (e.g., engineering teams)
* Strong communication and presentation skills, including experience delivering financial insights to management
* Proactive mindset with the ability to coordinate across multiple functions
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
* Ability to manage and analyze complex datasets
* Skilled in identifying root causes and developing practical solutions
* High level of attention to detail combined with a strategic perspective
Managing Multiple Priorities
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
* Strong organizational and coordination skills
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
* Accounting degree or professional certification is an advantage
* Proficiency in English is required
Top Candidates Will Also Have
* Experience working in cross‑functional or project‑based environments
* Familiarity with financial systems and analytical tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI or similar)
* Strong understanding of manufacturing or product cost structures
Benefits
* Salary: £49,519 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
* 27 days annual leave
* Up to 10% Bonus (based on personal and company performance)
* 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
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