Business Analyst

Business Analyst – Brazil Analytics Center of Excellence, Global Finance Services Division Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis and reporting to support critical business processes and drive data‑driven decisions across the organization. Job Summary We are looking for a talented Business Analyst to join the Brazil Analytics Center of Excellence within Caterpillar’s Global Finance Services Division. In this role, you will provide financial insights that enhance operational efficiency. What You Will Do Support a wide range of accounting activities performed at the Analytics Center of Excellence. Prime product and/or component cost monitoring & analysis. Standard Cost Revision (SCR) and current cost grief resolution. Capital Management: Capital expenditure forecasting and reporting. Financial Analysis: compile accounting data, review input, advise internal customers on cost accuracy, generate reports, and provide commentary to leadership. Support medium‑to‑high complexity strategic decisions by conducting financial analyses for projects and cost‑reduction programs, and comparative studies on machine/component competitiveness. Support improvement projects and initiatives related to Caterpillar’s strategic business and communicate with global teams. Provide financial recommendations to global teams through economic feasibility studies, including discounted cash flow, IRR, OPACC, and risk/sensitivity analysis. Skills and Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail – high precision in tasks. Analytical Thinking – identify root causes and develop solutions. Effective Communications – transmit and receive information clearly. Decision Making and Critical Thinking – analyze situations and reach informed decisions. Managing Multiple Priorities – prioritize concurrent objectives and allocate time effectively. Problem Solving – apply appropriate techniques to resolve operational or process problems. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Pre‑advanced English. Top Candidates Will Have Previous experience in financial analysis, cost, capital, or FP&A activities. Proven experience with analytical and automation tools (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Python). Experience leading process improvement initiatives and projects. Project leadership / Black Belt certification. MBA, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or similar. Advanced / Fluent English. Location and Working Conditions This position requires the candidate to work on‑site five days a week. Benefits Medical plan Dental plan Medicines reimbursement Psychological, Legal, Social and Finance Support Program Private pension plan Profit share Meal assistance Christmas basket Transportation Life and personal insurance Extended maternity and paternity leave Employee resources groups (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group, and Active in Sport) Caterpillar reserves the right to change or modify benefits at any time, subject to prior notice and in compliance with legal requirements. Benefit eligibility may vary by position and location. Recruitment & Selection Only official Caterpillar channels ( are used for advertising. Official emails are mandatory and must be from the @cat.com domain. No payment is requested at any stage of the selection process. For more information, visit Posting Dates November 10, 2025 – November 23, 2025 Equal Opportunity Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr