Caterpillar, Inc

xP&A Accounting Consultant

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $169K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in FP&A or similar finance roles
  • Strong financial acumen in forecasting, budgeting, and modeling
  • Understanding of financial outcomes linked to business strategy
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous environments independently
  • Proficient with financial and operational data analysis
  • Familiarity with OneStream or similar financial planning tools
  • Excellent communication skills for influencing stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of xP&A models in OneStream
  • Develop future financial analysis processes
  • Standardize forecasting and reporting processes across the organization
  • Define key financial drivers and assumptions for decision-making
  • Create scenario-based forecasting models for evaluating risks
  • Analyze complex data to identify business trends and insights
  • Design financial forecasts that aid executive decisions
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plans (including vacation and holidays)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Incentive bonus programs
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Parental and adoption leave
  • Tuition reimbursement assistance
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Finance

Job Description:

Join Caterpillar's Global Finance Strategy Team and play a key role in the enterprise-wide deployment of OneStream through Program Oasis. This role will help develop the future financial planning and analysis processes, called xP&A at Caterpillar.

This is not a traditional FP&A role. The successful candidate will help shape financial analysis and planning strategy, forecasting methodologies, governance processes, and enterprise standards while partnering across Business Segments, Corporate Financial Analysis & Reporting Group (FARG), Corporate Forecasting, and Caterpillar IT.

The ideal candidate is an independent thinker who is comfortable operating in a rapidly evolving environment, navigating ambiguity, and using their creativity and strategic vision to build future-state finance capabilities that will transform FP&A to xP&A for the enterprise.

What You Will Do
  • Lead the design and implementation of xP&A models within OneStream to support the strategic objectives of Global Finance Transformation - transforming how we work by being tech forward and maximizing efficiency.
  • Develop the future of Caterpillar financial analysis and forecasting processes in OneStream.
  • Drive the standardization of forecasting, planning, and reporting processes across the enterprise by partnering with Business Segments, FARG, Corporate Forecasting, and Caterpillar IT.
  • Define key financial drivers, dimensions, operational metrics, and assumptions used to support analysis, forecasting and business decision-making.
  • Develop scenario-based forecasting models to evaluate business risks, opportunities, and changing market conditions.
  • Evaluate complex financial and operational data to identify trends, business impacts, and actionable insights.
  • Design meaningful financial forecasts and reporting views that support executive decision-making.
  • Present recommendations and insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Develop and execute continuous improvement plans that enhance forecast accuracy, process efficiency, and reporting effectiveness.
  • Influence decisions and drive alignment within a highly collaborative environment where future-state processes are actively being developed.


What You Have

Financial Planning & Business Partnership
  • Experience supporting Business Unit FP&A, Corporate Finance, Legal Entity Finance, or similar finance organizations.
  • Strong financial acumen and understanding of forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and performance management principles.
  • Ability to connect financial outcomes to broader business strategy and operational performance.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently and effectively in ambiguous environments.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to assess complex information and identify meaningful business implications.
  • Experience driving process improvements, standardization efforts, or transformation initiatives.

Data Analytics & Financial Systems
  • Experience analyzing financial and operational data to support planning and decision-making.
  • Familiarity with financial planning systems and enterprise performance management tools.
  • Experience with OneStream, Hyperion, or similar financial planning platforms preferred.

Communication & Collaboration
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and build partnerships across multiple organizations and functions.
  • Experience presenting financial insights and recommendations to leadership teams.


What Will Set You Apart
  • Experience in Corporate or Business Unit FP&A.
  • Experience with OneStream software or other EPM software (BPC, Essbase).
  • Experience supporting enterprise finance transformation programs.
  • Knowledge of forecasting processes, analysis methodologies and financial systems.
  • Experience partnering with technology teams on financial systems deployment and process design.


Additional Information
  • Location: Peoria, IL or Irving, TX
  • Relocation: Available for those who qualify
  • Sponsorship: Not available


Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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:
July 15, 2026 - July 29, 2026

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

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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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