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The Senior Director of Finance is part of the Customer Solutions Growth Regions (CSGR) which is one of the commercial facing divisions for Construction Industries segment for Caterpillar Inc.

The Construction Industries Segment focuses on providing machinery technology and services for infrastructure building, construction landscaping and waste management aiming for an easy customer experience through its dealer network with products like excavators, loaders and remote‑control tech serving as a core revenue driver for the company alongside its Resource industries and Power and Energy segments.

The Senior Director of Finance works across highly diverse and global teams to provide strategic counsel and deliver analysis and insights partnering with the business to drive profitable growth. The role reports to the Division CFO of the Caterpillar Customer Solutions Growth Regions (CSGR) Division and partners with the Go‑to‑Market Customer Solutions and Product Services and Technology Vice Presidents.

This senior leader is the primary business partner and trusted adviser for the CSGR Senior Vice President and Vice President Leadership Team including 7 VPs for the Go‑to‑Market team SEM and Strategic Accounts covering growth regions around the globe (LATAM, Africa, Mideast, Eurasia, S‑East Asia, China) and 2 VPs for Customer Solutions and Product Services and Technology.

• • This role will be based in Dubai UAE or Singapore with up to 20% travel.
• • Visa Sponsorship will not be offered.
• • This role is on‑site five days a week.

• Driving partnership with leadership team to gain appropriate alignment and understanding of key requirements / outcomes to drive profitable growth.
• Providing strategic counsel to enhance performance and position the business for long‑term success.
• Leading CSGR/Go‑to‑market monthly business report analysis, forecast and insights. Presenting results to leadership.
• Strategic thought partner to the business VPs within CSGR providing business insights and support for the Construction Industries Growth Regions Go‑to‑Market (Commercial) organizations including deal analysis, regional sales analysis and profitability analysis.
• Ensuring appropriate delivery and presentation of insights and value to commercial leaders as they run their businesses including the Sr. Vice President CSGR. High visibility role with presentations to SVPs and VPs across Construction Industries and other segments.
• Collaborating across Construction Industries segment and the broader Caterpillar enterprise to ensure an enterprise focus is maintained.
• Fostering a strong business risk management governance process.
• Championing the finance transformation and continuous process improvement within CI and CSGR division.
• Effectively lead a diverse team focused on proper talent development, succession planning, performance management and target setting.

• 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.
• Financial Analysis & Financial Model: Expert in financial analysis and financial modeling; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. Ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse and advocate the organization’s business model and competitive position to the enterprise and to the marketplace.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of big‑picture thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
• Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long‑term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.
• Effective Communications: (Extensive Experience) Communicates effectively at Group President, Senior VPs, Group CFO and VPs. Applying 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.
• 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.

• Education: Degree in accounting/finance and/or relevant accounting/finance/business experience. MBA Preferred.
• Demonstrated success and progression in previously held accounting or finance roles.
• Operates as a true business partner. Ability to build strong relationships and partner across functions to help drive the business.
• Superior communication and influencing skills. An effective communicator with the ability to build relationships across an organization.

January 8 2026 – January 14 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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