Capital FP&A Analyst

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.

Position Purpose

The Capital FP&A Analyst plays a pivotal role in guiding strategic investment decisions by managing the financial planning and analysis of Solar’s global capital expenditure portfolio. This position is responsible for accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reporting of capital projects, while partnering with cross-functional teams to assess financial impacts and optimize asset utilization. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, financial insight, and a collaborative mindset to support efficient capital deployment and long-term value creation.

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Key Attributes for Success

1. Business Acumen

- Understands the broader business landscape and how financial decisions influence operations, engineering, and commercial strategy.

- Delivers timely, relevant, and strategic financial guidance aligned with organizational objectives.

2. Communication & Influence

- Crafts clear, compelling financial narratives for senior leadership.

- Balances detailed analysis with executive-level insights to influence cross-functional decisions.

- Builds trust through consistent delivery and data-driven recommendations.

3. Ownership & Proactive Mindset

- Operates with autonomy, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

- Identifies risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for value creation.

- Enhances processes, tools, and the delivery of actionable insights.

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Key Responsibilities

- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes for capital expenditures and depreciation.

- Monitor actual capital spend versus budget and provide variance analysis.

- Continuously improve and evolve capital reporting structures and tools.

- Prepare and present insightful reports to senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and recommendations.

- Own and facilitate monthly Capital Committee meetings across multiple workstreams and departments, ensuring alignment and progress toward annual budgetary goals.

Top Candidates Will Have the Following

- Degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred.

- 3-5+ of accounting and financial reporting experience.

- Experience in monthly variance analysis and presentation to executive level stakeholders.

- Demonstrated significant skills in communicating complex data to users with varying degrees of experience to build strong partnerships with the broader business team.

Summary Pay Range:

$108,834.00 - $163,252.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

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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