Finance Representative Ii

**Career Area**:Finance**:
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Asia Pacific Distribution (APD) is seeking a talented Finance Representative in Singapore. This is a critical individual contributor role based in Singapore with regional coverage of key markets in Asia.

**About the Position**:
As a Dealer Finance Representative, you will build, maintain, and manage successful relationships between internal business units and Dealers. You will support the APD strategy by providing value-added and timely financial insights to enable key decisions for business case execution. Support services growth by collaborating with district teams, deep diving data and leading projects to sustain dealer financial health and driving profitable growth. Help build a diverse and inclusive environment while driving a lean culture by enhancing reporting and toolset solutions.

**Job Responsibilities (but not limited to)**:

- **Dealer Financial Analysis/Financial Health**:

- Analyses confidential financial reports and evaluates the financial strength in assigned region(s). Along with the Finance Manager, assists dealers in financial planning, credit and collections, accounting, cash management, etc. Reports financial trends and problem areas affecting dealer performance and recommends solutions to the dealer, Region Finance, District and Region Managers
- Work with your peers in leading the deployment, training and embedment of analytical toolsets that support driving dealer profitable growth. The incumbent may also train, coach and mentor new Finance Reps and other members of the district/region and represent the Finance Manager during their absence. Responsible for identifying process improvements/efficiencies within district/region offices.

**- Asset Management**:
**- Financial Institution Relationship**:

- Provides assistance to dealers in obtaining affordable financing and flexible credit line arrangements from financial institutions. Analyses existing lending agreements and takes part in negotiations with the dealers and their lenders for mutually acceptable legal documentation to protect company assets.

**- Projects and Supporting Role**:

- Leads/participates in projects to enhance/automate current dealer financial reporting and analysis. Provides valuables insights to business partners for better decision-making.

**- Other Governance**:

- Monitors compliance to Dealer Finance Procedures, Sarbanes Oxley Act and Treasury Letters
- Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time

Generally, the role requires about 15% - 25% travel within assigned territories to drive collaboration with Dealer, District and Business Units to understand regional business conditions.

**Required Skill and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or Business Analytics
- 5 (plus) years practical experience in financial management and corporate finance
- Previous experience with PowerBI
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good data analytical skills and understanding of commercial needs
- Previous Credit/Risk Management/Treasury experience
- Knowledge of Caterpillar business operations as well as knowledge of Caterpillar dealership operations highly preferred

Position collaborates with dealers on complex financial issues in multiple countries. Responsible for managing financial decisions involving currency fluctuations, changing political and social environments. Individual may live in the field and finance manager is traditionally off-site. Individual must be qualified to work in a stand-alone environment.

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**Final Details**:
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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