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.
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager will provide financial counsel for complex, broad traditional and non-traditional accounting studies, projects and/or initiatives to the leadership team of Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions Division (which could include facility/product managers, Vice Presidents and/or Executive Office). This role reports directly to division chief financial officer.
What You Will Do:
Incumbent provides expertise on complex business, financial or managerial issues within a business unit or corporate environment. Additionally, this position will/must:
- Have the ability as an “expert” to understand outcomes and have a broad enterprise view and understanding when resolving issues or completing projects.
- Resolve issues independently
- Lead and/or direct teams within or outside of discipline
- Take full responsibility for outcomes. Has a unique accountability role on teams.
- Initiate and lead business unit or corporate initiatives
- Understand the commercial impact of business decisions
- Provide creative solutions that challenge traditional methods and processes
Possible specific areas of responsibility could include but are not limited to:
- Internal management accounting, including profit center, service center, distribution services, strategic business, integrated manufacturing, and component business unit reporting
- Coordination of purchased services, transfer prices, and accountable target costs
- Estimating various forecast and budget scenarios as needed based on changing business conditions
- Financial accounting including consolidation, analysis and communication of division or multiple business units’ results / explanations
- Presentation and explanation of results to management
- Communication of results to corporate offices
Accounting tasks can be varied and broad to specific and complex in areas such as:
- Providing financial guidance on cross-functional or business unit product teams
- Developing methodology and providing education to accounting and non-accounting staffs and cross-functional teams
- Communicating / consulting to broader (worldwide) audience on financial accounting issues
- Redesigning and implementing financial systems
- Drive behavior (ability to influence management directions) in accordance with financial targets and business unit / division / enterprise strategy
- Develop cascading financial targets for a broad base of audiences (e.g., division, business unit, product team, facility)
- Incumbent provides advice and counsel on business issues from an accounting perspective.
What You Will Have:
- Education: 4-year degree in accounting
- 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: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.
- Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
- Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
- 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.
What Will Set You Apart:
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry business, products, suppliers and customers, a broad understanding of accounting and business processes and systems.
- CPA, CMA or MBA
Additional Details:
- This role is located in Irving, TX.
- This role requires 5 days a week onsite/in office
- Sponsorship is NOT available
- Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
About Caterpillar
For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company’s primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers’ toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com.
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Summary Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $221,640.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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
Posting Dates:
February 20, 2026 - March 5, 2026
Any 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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