Business Analyst

Career Area: Finance 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 deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis and reporting to support critical business processes. Your work will help drive data‑driven decisions and enhance operational efficiency across the organization. What You Will Do: These encompass a wide range of accounting activities performed at the Analytics Center of Excellence. Individual job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 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: Accomplish a high level of compilation with a broad range of accounting analysis, review data input, advise internal customers on accuracy of cost data, generate reports and provide commentary to leadership on cost accuracy, to serve as a cost governance person. Supporting strategic decisions of medium to high complexity by conducting financial analyses for various projects and cost‑reduction programs, as well as comparative studies on the competitiveness of machines/components produced in different locations. Supporting improvement projects and other initiatives related to Caterpillar’s strategic business, while communicating with other Caterpillar factories worldwide. Providing financial recommendations to global teams through economic feasibility studies for localizations, resourcing, insourcing, outsourcing, and other studies. Delivering timely financial analysis for investment decision‑making, including discounted cash flow, Internal Rate of Return (IRR), OPACC, and risk and sensitivity analysis. What you will have – Skills: Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. 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. Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self‑management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation. 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. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Pre‑advanced English Top Candidates will have: Previous experience in financial analysis, costs, capital, FP&A activities. Proven experience with analytical and automation tools (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Python). Focus on process improvement, leading initiatives and projects with the team. Project leadership / Black Belt. MBA, Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or similar. Advanced / Fluent English This position requires the candidate to work on‑site five days a week. Some of the offered 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 group (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 prior notice and in compliance with legal requirements. Benefit eligibility may vary by position and location. #LI #ONSITE Posting Dates: November 10, 2025 - November 23, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. Not able to apply yet? We encourage you to keep an eye on future opportunities. We do not use personal emails or other domain emails to contact candidates. All official communication will come from the company domain. #J-18808-Ljbffr