Business Analyst

Overview
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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 to a reduced-carbon future.
Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join the Brazil Analytics Center of Excellence within the Global Finance Services Division.
In this role, you will manage product costing and related activities in collaboration with global teams.
You will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and leading continuous improvement initiatives across financial processes.
What You Will Do
Coordinate the Product Cost Monitor in partnership with global teams
Monitor machine costs for current products across supported facilities
Prepare executive-level materials and present to senior leadership
Support financial analyses for the introduction of new products (NPIs) and new sources (NSIs)
Contribute to strategic decision-making through financial analysis of cost reduction projects and competitiveness studies across global manufacturing facilities
Standard Cost Revision (SCR) processes
Sourcing studies
Lead strategic initiatives and improvement projects across the organization, with a focus on driving operational excellence
Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on standardization, simplification, and automation as part of the Global Finance Strategy
What You Will Have – Skills
Effective Communications and Interpersonal Relationships
: Understanding 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.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work constructively with diverse teams.
Ability to build trust, connect departments, and drive cross-functional improvements.
Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, using appropriate media and language, including English.
Excellent customer service skills working in a global environment with multiple stakeholders to drive outcomes
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.
Strong Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving skills
: Able to interpret complex financial data, trends and patterns.
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.
Analyzes and discusses alternatives with multiple stakeholders.
Anticipates special issues and considerations for effective decision-making.
Initiative
: Being proactive and committing to action on self-identified job responsibilities and challenges; ability to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals.
Achieves highly challenging goals, consistently delivering results that exceed stakeholder expectations.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); Pre-advanced English
Top Candidates will have:
Experience in financial analysis, costs, and product structures; 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 management / Black Belt; MBA, Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or similar; Advanced / Fluent English
Work Arrangement:
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 group (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group and Active in Sport)
Note:
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.
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Available vacancies are advertised through the company's official channels and official Caterpillar emails with the domain @cat.com.
The company does not request any payment for the selection process.
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Posting Dates
Posting dates: September 18, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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