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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.
Job Title: Project Accountant- 12 months fix term contract
Salary: From 50000 - 58000 (depending on experience)
Location: Peterborough
Benefits:
25 days annual leave
Up to 10% Bonus
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.
About IPSD
Caterpillars 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. Caterpillars company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
The Opportunity
Would you like to be part of a team creating a systems and process legacy We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to support the Business Resource project team over the next 12 months as we work on be supporting the system change for EE Griffin/PEI (ERP System Implementation).
This role is a unique opportunity to work on an ERP deployment and drive positive process changes within our Industrial Power Systems Division Medium (IPSD-M) data team.
What You Will Do:
Key Project Accountant representing the Finance function within the deployment of a new ERP system for our North American Legal entities. This will involve only limited travel in 2025 as the project is being run out of our Peterborough site.
Lead liaison on Accounts receivables (AR) processes and key support to the AR team on process migration and all testing circles.
Lead liaison on Accounts payables (AP) processes and will work closely with the accounts payable role located in Griffin.
The role will be the Finance lead on AR and AP interfaces including banking set-up via Trax.
This role will work closely with the rest of the project team to ensure alignment across all the finance activities
The role will be key to ensuring opening sub ledger balances are loaded in to the new system both for testing circles and also for the live cutover.
What You Have:
Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods processes and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
Level Working Knowledge:
Strong grasp ofproject accountingprinciples.
Knowledge ofinventory accountingand related financial processes.
Ability to ensure financial data integrity during system transitions.
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.
Level Extensive Experience:
Ability to design and optimize inventory processes.
Skilled in troubleshooting system interfaces and ensuring high standards.
Focused on identifying gaps and implementing effective solutions.
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.
Level Working Knowledge:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse teams acrossBusiness ResourcesFinance andOperations.
Skilled in embedding new processes and driving adoption.
Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:
Project Experience: Prior involvement in project roles especially in system or process implementations.
Change Management: Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage change from project initiation to completion.
ERP & Transactional Systems: Experience working with ERP systems handling high volumes of transactional data.
Data Tools Proficiency: Competent in usingAlteryxandPower BIfor data analysis reporting and workflow automation.
Data Management & Analytics: Strong skills in managing analyzing and visualizing data to support business decisions.
Process Improvement Mindset: Intellectually curious with a passion for identifying and implementing process enhancements.
Additional Information
This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
What You Will Get
We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness autonomy support personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds 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 weve 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
Posting Dates:
August 12 2025 - August 31 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Employment Type
Full-Time
