Management Accountant (supporting Product Profitability and Investment Analysis)
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Job Location:
Peterborough - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Career Area:
FinanceJob Description:
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: Management Accountant (supporting Product Profitability and Investment Analysis)
Salary: 47500 (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 for family members 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
An exciting opportunity exists for a Management Accountant within the New Product Introduction (NPI) Team at our Caterpillar facility in Peterborough.
You will support and advise the Product Team on a variety of financial appraisals providing recommendations within challenging timescales.
Whilst this opportunity sits in the Finance function a key component of this role will be effective business partnering directly with multiple different Product Managers and other stakeholders from the wider business.
What You Will Do:
Investment analysis and financial review including New Product Introduction (NPI) future cost should cost global footprint sourcing strategy and review of strategic alternatives
Cost Analysis: establishing and monitoring target costs forecasting future product costs and profitability quantifying cost reductions
Product Customer and Region profitability reporting & analysis
Operating Profit After Capital Charge (OPACC) determination & analysis
Accountable Results Tool (ART) reporting and analysis
Presenting results to Senior Leaders and non financial audiences
What Skills You Have:
Financial Analysis Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving:
o Ability to interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical data
o Perform systematic comparisons of two or more alternative solutions
o Use knowledge logic and intuition to arrive at conclusions and recommendations
Accuracy and attention to detail: Ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision balancing speed and accuracy
Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives and be able to shift focus co-ordinate with others to prioritize work and meet commitments
Effective Communications: Strong collaboration skills ability to summarise and confidently present results and recommendations to Senior Leaders
Educated to degree level Professional Certification (CIMA ACCA or equivalent) or qualified by experience
Candidates may also have gained the following skills:
Experienced user of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Experience of data analytics and visualisation tools such as MS PowerBI and Alteryx
Experience of accounting within a manufacturing environment
Additional Information
This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
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.
Posting Dates:
September 23 2025 - October 5 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Asset Management
- Business Management
- Cash Management
- Sage
- Microsoft Excel
- E-Commerce
- Systems Analysis
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
