Career Area: Sales : 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. Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Strategy & Project Manager (EAME) . This role provides leadership for projects around Dealer Financial Viability & Best distribution network.

You will act as a Change Agent, Project Leader and set the bar high with your leadership qualities demonstrating courage and emotional intelligence. You will be a highly driven problem solver, an outstanding communicator with experience of driving strategic initiatives. The Team: EAME Distributions mission is to deliver superior customer experience, profitable market leadership and service growth through industry - best distribution performance. Our 3 strategic priorities are Service growth, Dealer Excellence and Talent & Culture. As the EAME Finance Team, we provide governance and administration of Cat\xc2\xae dealers across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Eurasia. What you will do:

• Lead & Govern projects across EAME Distribution Division with a Finance scope &
  a Commercial lens:
  • around Dealer Financial Viability
  • around Dealer Continuity (dealer transition projects)
  • Continuous improvement (Lean) project Governance
  • Actively contribute to Service & Rental Growth projects supporting dealer & financial modelling
  • Support cross functional projects.

• Be able to analyze, manage, report and articulate analysis results with impactful visuals
• Provide financial analysis and contribute to key dealer financial improvement projects supporting industries, aftermarket and representative for Specific Dealers.
• Provide expertise & Coaching to the Finance team around Project Management and most up to date financial modeling techniques, and approaches.
• Challenge the status quo and define future Strategy for Finance Team
• Support and assist Regional Dealer Finance Manager on Executive Reviews and various Finance related meetings & reviews and communication.

What you have:

• Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Strong Communication is critical in an international environment. and an understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques at all levels of seniority is key.
• Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with dealers, management, Reps, and peers.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Strategic mindset: being able to translate our vision and mission for our customers into service growth opportunities. Self-Starter, Strong at delivery / execution and can think strategically, ability to perform under pressure on tight deadlines.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Fluency in data analytics : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for interpreting data, storytelling and visualization.
• Financial & Caterpillar Knowledge: Knowledge of the products, types, competitors, customer base, business model major issues and regulatory considerations; ability to apply financial & business knowledge to various business environments.
• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

Top Candidates will have:

• Confirmed background in Finance, Business Administration and/or Economics.
• M&A experience
• PM certification
• Consulting firm experience ideally
• Proven experience of managing stakeholders at senior level
• Leadership potential
• Change management capabilities.

Please note: Primary responsibility: EAME Dealers Work location Dubai, United Arab Emirates International relocation is not available. The role requires the ability to travel up to 20% mainly in assigned territory. What we offer: From day one, youre set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, its important to do work that matters. Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, weve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #LI Posting Dates: April 29, 2024 - May 12, 2024 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .