Caterpillar Inc. is a global company focused on creating stronger, more sustainable communities through innovation and collaboration. The Corporate Finance Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting finance activities such as cash management, risk management, corporate funding, retirement fund investment, accounts receivable, supplier finance, and dealer financial analysis.
Responsibilities
Our Finance Professionals deliver a wide range of financial management directions and services to a variety of business partners including suppliers, subsidiaries, business units, dealers, and customers
The Finance Analyst role will allow you opportunities in a variety of finance-related areas
Managing multi-currency cash flows
Managing foreign exchange/commodity risk
Execute an investment strategy for our multi-billion-dollar retirement fund
Analyze the financial strength of suppliers and work with our worldwide dealers to improve their financial results
Qualification
Required
Must be currently pursuing a degree at a 4-year accredited university/college in one of the following programs: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related Technology field, at the time of application and throughout the program
12 completed semester hours at a 4-year university prior to the start of the internship
If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university
Candidates must be willing to relocate if necessary for the duration of the internship, and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation
Candidates must be willing to travel as needed
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position
Financial Markets: Knowledge of the products, types, competitors, customer base, major issues and regulatory considerations in the financial markets; ability to apply financial market knowledge to various business environments
Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material
Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way
Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
Preferred
Previous finance internship and/or work experience
Completed junior year of finance coursework by the start of the internship
Strong initiative, communication, and interpersonal skills
Leadership involvement in student associations
Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel
Comprehensive internship orientation
Tours of state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities
Product Demonstration
Mentorship Programs
Various social events
Networking with leadership
Business skill building
Career discussion with leaders and experts
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), if eligible
Paid Holidays, if eligible
Paid Volunteer Day, if eligible
Housing Stipend, if eligible
Relocation Assistance, if eligible
Medical coverage, if eligible
Voluntary benefits, if eligible
Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
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