Job Description

Career Area: Accounting

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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.

Job Title: Inventory and Cost Accountant

Salary: \xc2\xa335,000 per annum + (Depending on Experience)

Location : Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Benefits:

25 days annual leave,

10% annual bonus (subject to conditions)

Contributory pension scheme- Caterpillar will double the employee\'s contribution Up to 10%

Contributory share scheme- Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee\'s contribution

Access to flexible benefits including access to private medical and dental care, ability to purchase additional annual leave, cycle to work scheme etc.

Relocation/ Sponsorship: No

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

Who is Caterpillar? What do we do?

With 2022 sales and revenues of $59.4 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world\'s 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, we\'ve 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. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation - and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you\'re 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, it\'s important to do work that matters.

Job Opportunity:

We have an opportunity to join the Caterpillar Defense Business Resources team as an Inventory & Cost Accountant at our facility in Shrewsbury.

Your primary responsibilities will include overseeing standard costing, managing and reconciling the inventory accounts, ensuring compliance with inventory control procedures and policies, and providing valuable analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Whilst this opportunity sits within the Finance function, a key component of this role will be effective business partnering directly with Operations, Purchasing, Supply Chain and other stakeholders from the wider business.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the inventory month end close cycle

Providing monthly analysis of key movements in inventory balances and variances

Collaboration with the operations team to ensure accurate and timely recording of inventory transactions.

Monitoring and analysing production costs, including material, labour, and overhead expenses.

Calculation of quarterly Surplus and Obsolete Reserve

Preparation of annual inventory count samples for Inventory Count programs and monthly / quarterly submission of count results

Supporting internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations of cost-related matters.

Annual update of standard costs

Customer / product profitability analysis

Skills and Experience:

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

Educated to a degree level or qualified by significant experience

Working towards or completed Professional certification (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to summarise and communicate to management / non-finance customers.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.

Experience of accounting within a manufacturing environment.

Experienced user of Microsoft office

QAD EE ERP system.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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