Credit Controller - Peterborough, United Kingdom - Caterpillar

Caterpillar

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Career Area:

Finance**:

Job Title:
Credit Controller

Salary:
£24,500 - £30,000

Location:
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Benefits:25 days annual leave,

10% bonus,

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

Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will matched 50% of the employee's contribution,

CAT Flexible Benefits

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

Who is Caterpillar? What do we do?
Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products

and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform

to care for the world, we work in. That's why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment,

help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

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:

This is a great opportunity to join the Global Financial Services team, where you will have the unique opportunity and exposure to work closely with both our end customers, and our significant global matrix teams, supporting the Industrial Power Solutions division.

You'll assume full responsibility and management of a portfolio of key customers with the purpose of maximising the debtor cash collection performance and reduce overdue debt, whilst minimising any risk of late payment and bad debt.

This role works closely with their peers and cross-functional departments, offering continuous support and advise on our receivable's status.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Maintenance of the dunning process to ensure customers pay to agreed terms, taking appropriate action to mitigate financial risk to the organisation and maintaining effective SOX controls
Processing daily bank statements; posting and allocation of cash received from customers
Effectively executing the Caterpillar internal accounting practices and procedures in accordance with our credit policy and corporate guidelines
Support the external audit process and internal SOX compliance reviews
Assist in the preparation of cyclical reports (typically weekly, monthly, quarterly) and attendance of meetings as required
Action month end tasks, ensuring key deadlines are met and corporate reporting is completed
Preparation of monthly reconciliations to tight deadlines
Contribute towards process improvements, utilising data analytics to empower our customers and deliver new initiatives

Skills and Experience:

Prior jobrelated experience having worked within a fastpaced manufacturing/industrial global environment
Experience in a high value/transaction role using multiple currencies with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
Fluent in Microsoft Excel to a high level
Must be able to cultivate strong relationships with internal and external customers at various levels, and express themselves clearly
Ability to achieve World Class overdue results
Preferably with experience of Sarbanes-Oxley and/or other financial reporting governance controls
Good knowledge of accounting, financial accounting, and strong analytical skills

Additional Information:

Travel may be required (up to 5%) to support ongoing work activities

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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