Business Manager-xP&A

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Your Impact 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 Summary

We are seeking a skilled Business Manager-xP&A to join our Period Tower - Analytics COE -Global Finance Services Division

The Business Manager for xP&A team will lead the tower with a team size of 25-25 employees. The team activities include the following: Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, long term plan, various analysis on freight, discounts & transport costs for products manufactured in the company

The preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield, Bangalore Office.

What you will do

The Business Manager for xP&A team will lead the tower with a team size of 25-25 employees. The team activities include the following: Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, long term plan, various analysis on freight, discounts & transport costs for products manufactured in the company.

• A leader who can lead & motivate his employees in the team, work with internal stakeholders to make the transition & monthly activities smooth for delivery & Enhance value for the organisation
• Business Manager xP&A has to focus on People, Process/Systems & Customers in every activity
• 1People Manager role & handling a team with 25-45 employees

• 2Oversee work delivery to internal customers on FP&A and plant related data analytics
• 3Adhere to timelines & quality of delivery, based on global workday related tasks 
• 4Build tools to capture team performance & handle customer quality calls with positive mindset
• 5Establish an excellent working relatioship with the internal customers - through dashboard, adhoc requests, etc
• 6The work will be non standard from 1 employee to another to start with, however the leader should be able to draw standard streams & built measurable metrics for stakeholders
• 7Create Efficiency in the teams via automation, process improvement & identifying value drivers ($ savings, etc)
• 8Work in a matrix organisation with dual reporting - India Leader & also the Global leader for the Tower
• 9Build business acumen of the process & segment and ability to design programs to cascade the same knowledge to the team
• 10Responsible for routine monthly reporting including profit center results and Rolling Business Management (RBM) as well as annual business processes, including the business plan, and executive reviews.
• 11Financial Forecasting and Modeling: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques of financial forecasting and modeling; ability to explore and evaluate alternative financial scenarios and results.
• 11budget vs actual or forecast, commentary on variances. Looking at discount/freight/transport on products being sold and comparing to the standard policy to identify opportunities for savings. Competitor analysis by geo or by product line & OPAC analysis 
• 12Kindly note this scope of work is illustrative & additional scope may get added in this new role that is being created

Work location & Timings

• 1Travel may be needed, occasionally
• 2Most of the transition is from USA region & the team will need to be available between atleast 1 to 10 pm. 
• 3Working from Bangalore, RMZ Office, Whitefield - 3 -4 days from office

What you will have 

• Need 14+years of relevant years of experience as a Business Manager with a leadership expertise.
• 1Excel & PPT Skills
• 2Listening and Excellent Communication skills (Verbal & Written)
• 3Experience of working with people - transformation journey and metrics definition projects will be added advantage
• 4Working in ambiguos situations, positive mindset & solution oriented thinking
• 5CA, CPA, ICWA, CIMA, ACCA may be added advantage

Skills desired:

Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Designs the organization's planning processes and decision-making channels.
• Explains business issues and trends of own business unit as compared to other business units.
• Demonstrates a big picture understanding of the business, its interrelationships, and priorities.
• Demonstrates strong foundation of business fundamentals, measurement, and business finance.
• Develops business cases for own function; reviews and critiques cases for other functions.
• Explains advantages and risks of using business simulations for critical business decisions.
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Develops, refines, and communicates tactical plans for own responsibilities.
• Provides the right level of detail as input for strategic plan development.
• Demonstrates the value and necessity of linking tactical plans to overall strategic plan.
• Ensures attention to the detail and dependencies of existing departmental-level plans.
• Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals, technical and business objectives.
• Ensures the planning process is integrated with the overall business plan.
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.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.
• Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.
• Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
• Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
• Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
• Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.
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.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.
• Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.
• Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.
• Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.
• Maintains focus on the topic at hand.
Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Utilizes positive reinforcement to motivate & attain desired behaviors; increases productivity.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities: intelligence, dominance, persistence, integrity, confidence.
• Manages own behaviors during interactions, such as feedback giving, to shape workplace events.
• Utilizes an appropriate style of leadership: autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire/free rein, etc.
• Employs leadership theories, such as contingency and transactional, and associated techniques.

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

 Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

 Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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