Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Forecasting

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $192K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business.
  • Experience supporting Forecasting or Corporate Finance functions.
  • Knowledge of financial analysis tools and methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills for conveying complex financial concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Support the enterprise Corporate Forecasting process through data collection and analysis.
  • Analyze and present cash flow and balance sheet performance results.
  • Develop financial insights and recommendations for strategic decisions.
  • Collaborate with Treasury and other finance teams on financial planning activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for forecasting processes.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.).
  • 401(k) savings plans.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Career Development initiatives.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Finance

Job Description:

As a Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Forecasting, you will play a key role in supporting Caterpillar's enterprise forecasting process, providing insights related to cash flow, balance sheet and centrally managed cost. This is a highly visible role which explains business impacts to senior finance leaders and partners with Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and other stakeholders to support decision-making and drive enterprise financial performance.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly analytical, resourceful, and eager to learn complex financial topics while helping shape the future of finance and forecasting at Caterpillar.

What You Will Do

Corporate Forecasting & Financial Analysis
  • Support the enterprise Corporate Forecasting process, including the collection, consolidation, and analysis of quarterly outlook submissions through financial systems.
  • Analyze, explain, and present results related to cash flow, balance sheet performance, and corporate financial activities.
  • Develop meaningful financial insights and recommendations that support strategic business decisions.
  • Research and analyze complex financial topics, identifying implications and opportunities that impact enterprise results.

Business Partnership & Leadership Support
  • Partner with Treasury, Corporate Accounting, FP&A, and Segment Finance teams to support enterprise forecasting and financial planning activities.
  • Collaborate across multiple organizations to understand business drivers and financial impacts.
  • Present findings, recommendations, and financial insights to leadership in a clear and concise manner.
  • Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the enterprise.

Process Improvement & Digital Finance
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to corporate forecasting processes.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and efficiency improvements.
  • Support Digital Finance initiatives and the implementation of enhanced reporting and forecasting capabilities.

Special Projects & Enterprise Initiatives
  • Initiate, lead, or support cross-functional business initiatives and strategic finance projects.
  • Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high-quality work products.
  • Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.


What You Have

Education
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.

Accuracy & Attention to Detail
  • Understanding of the importance of precision and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
  • Ability to consistently produce high-quality work with strong attention to detail.

Analytical Thinking
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to analyze large amounts of financial information and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to research and understand complex financial matters.

Decision Making & Critical Thinking
  • Ability to evaluate information, identify root causes, assess alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
  • Strong business judgment and financial acumen.

Effective Communication
  • Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to influence and build credibility across multiple levels of the organization.

Managing Multiple Priorities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and a sense of urgency.

Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Knowledge of financial analysis tools, concepts, and methodologies.
  • Ability to interpret financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and financial reports.
  • Experience developing financial reporting and forecasting insights that support business decisions.

Learning Agility & Intellectual Curiosity
  • Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and learning new financial concepts quickly.
  • Seeks opportunities to continuously improve processes, knowledge, and business understanding.


What Will Set You Apart
  • Experience supporting Forecasting, Treasury, FP&A, or Corporate Finance functions.
  • Experience working with balance sheet forecasting, cash flow analysis, and corporate financial reporting.
  • Large industrial, manufacturing, or public accounting experience.
  • Experience with OneStream or similar enterprise planning systems.
  • Experience supporting finance transformation, automation, or process improvement initiatives.


What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated finance professional who combines strong analytical capabilities with excellent communication and business partnership skills. They will be known for their curiosity, ability to quickly learn complex financial topics, and willingness to take ownership of critical forecasting and corporate finance activities. They will build strong relationships across the enterprise and help leaders make informed, data-driven decisions.

Additional Information

Location: Irving, TX

Work Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days per week

Travel: Up to 5%

Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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:
August 21, 2026 - September 4, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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