2026 Entry Level Finance Analyst in Finance Leadership Development Program
2026 Entry Level Finance Analyst in Finance Leadership Development Program
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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
Its Your Career. Make it Matter.
At Caterpillar you build what matterswhether its the career you want crucial work skills strong relationships or new digital technologies. There are big jobs to be done worldwidebuilding critical infrastructure bolstering local economies meeting the demand for energyand that work is powered by our people.
Every single Caterpillar employee moves our company forward. Piece by piece part by part person by person. Together we create sustainable world-changing solutions that impact lives around the globe. Join our winning team and help build a better world.
About The Role:
A Finance Analyst in the Finance Leadership Development Program will perform entry-level finance assignments and develop knowledge of Caterpillars procedures philosophy customers dealers organization and financial practices.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Our Finance Professionals deliver a wide range of financial management directions and services to a variety of business partners including suppliers subsidiaries business units dealers and customers.
- The Finance Analyst role will allow you opportunities in a variety of finance-related areas.
- Managing multi-currency cash flows.
- Managing foreign exchange/commodity risk.
- Execute an investment strategy for our multi-billion-dollar retirement fund.
- Analyze the financial strength of suppliers and work with our worldwide dealers to improve their financial results.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications:
- Must be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree at 4-year accredited university/college in one of the following degree programs: Finance Economics or other Business or Technology major with a minimum 18 hours of Finance courses.
- Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA (both Finance GPA & Cumulative GPA).
- Candidates must obtain their degree before they start.
Skills Needed for Success in Role:
- Financial Markets: Knowledge of the products types competitors customer base major issues and regulatory considerations in the financial markets; ability to apply financial market knowledge to various business environments.
- Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
- Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
- Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple clear language appropriate to the audience.
- Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
What You Will Get
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.
- We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical dental vision RX and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus
- Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Additional Details
- Location: Peoria IL or Irving TX - Candidates must be willing to relocate if necessary.
- Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify.
- Professionals within the program must be willing to travel as needed.
- Candidates must be willing to travel as needed.
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- 5-day weekly onsite assignment.
Final Details
If you are interested in applying for this position please attach a copy of your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcripts to your application. Also frequently check the email associated with your application including the junk/spam folder as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
*Recent graduates should explore our direct hire positions at Pay Range:
$79800.00 - $119760.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical dental and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates:July 7 2025 - July 15 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Employment Type
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