Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join our Large Power Systems team to support Caterpillar large engine production at our Kiel facility. This role provides finance leadership for a growing operation, covering forecasting, inventory, costing, controls and compliance, and reporting. It partners closely with operations and supply chain teams to support decision‑making, while driving financial analysis, month‑end close, reconciliations, audits, and standard costing.
What You Will Do
- Partner with operations and supply chain leaders to provide financial insights and decision support
- Contribute to ad hoc projects related to start‑up activities, process improvements, and business growth
- Provide general ledger and financial reporting support for Kiel operations
- Support direct inventory processes, including transaction analysis, issue resolution, and inventory controls
- Support internal and external audits through analysis, documentation, and reporting
- Provide standard cost analysis and support costing accuracy for Kiel operations
- Analyze and verify manual invoicing, supplier charges, and other operational finance transactions
Key Skills / Experience Required
- Strong focus on delivering highly accurate outputs and maintaining rigorous quality standards in complex, detail‑heavy environments
- Ability to process large volumes of information, identify discrepancies, and derive meaningful insights
- Structured mindset to break down challenges, determine root causes, and develop effective solutions
- Confidence in assessing risks, weighing alternatives, and making well‑informed decisions
- Proven track record of process enhancement, standards development, cross‑functional teamwork, and constructive feedback exchange
- Clear and effective communication, adapting messaging to different audiences
- Proficiency in English and an intermediate level of German (both spoken and written)
Benefits
- Varied, responsible, and challenging tasks
- Excellent earning opportunities according to the Caterpillar compensation system
- 30 days of vacation
- Company pension plan
- Bicycle leasing / job ticket
Additional Information
We are back! This role requires being in the office five days a week.
Note – A valid work permit or EU‑25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Salary
Base Minimum Pay: €89,785.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
