Internal Controls Coordinator

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Who we are looking for

Caterpillar is a global leader in the manufacturing of machines and solutions for the industrial, construction, and energy sectors. At our Minerbio (BO) plant, we work every day with passion, expertise, and a strong focus on quality, valuing the contribution of every individual.

We are looking for a Risk & Compliance Professional (SG 22) to join a key role ensuring regulatory compliance across Caterpillar’s operations in Italy, partnering with functions such as Finance, Supply Chain, and Technical Services. In a dynamic environment, you will combine operational execution with strategic insight, helping drive transformation while strengthening governance and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline, with a focus on compliance, risk management, or regulatory matters

• Solid experience (5/10 years) in Risk & Compliance, Internal Audit, within a multinational environment, preferably in the manufacturing sector.

• Good understanding of internal control frameworks and risk assessment methodologies

• Familiarity with trade compliance and European Environmental regulations is considered a strong plus

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required

• Exposure to AI and strong knowledge of digital tools and data analytics solutions, particularly Microsoft O365 -is highly preferred, along with the ability to leverage technology to drive compliance process improvements, enhance reporting, and support effective risk monitoring.

Your skill set should include: strong capabilities in risk and process management, analytical thinking, and data-driven decision-making, combined with a solid business mindset and leadership approach. You will effectively manage projects, communicate clearly, and collaborate across functions in an international environment.

What will you do?

Your goal will be to ensure strong risk and compliance control across Caterpillar’s Italian entities.

You will strengthen governance, support business functions, and drive continuous improvement in a complex, evolving environment.

You will be part of the Finance Services Division of Caterpillar Servizi Italia Srl and will report directly to the Senior Manager Finance. You will be responsible for:

• Ensure compliance with Caterpillar policies, procedures, and ethical standards across site Italian entities

• Design, implement, and monitor internal control frameworks, ensuring effectiveness and continuous improvement

• Identify and assess financial, operational, and compliance risks, with particular focus on:

• Facility Compliance (Plan to Produce, Purchasing, Property and People Security, Data Privacy)

• Sox

• Italian related Compliance, i.e. Law 231 Governance

• Trade Compliance (import/export);

• Lead or support risk mitigation initiatives, defining corrective action plans and ensuring execution

• Act as a key point of contact for audits (internal and external) and compliance reviews

• Support the business during transformation projects, ensuring risks are properly managed

• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Supply Chain, Technical Services, ITC, HR, Treasury) to enhance processes and controls

• Deliver training and awareness initiatives to strengthen compliance culture across the organization

• Monitor and report key risk indicators (KRIs) and compliance metrics

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package, aligned with the experience gained in the role. Please note that salary is just one component of Caterpillar’s total compensation package, which also includes additional benefits and rewards.

• Canteen service with lunch provided through a CAMST agreement.

• Company welfare, health insurance in accordance with the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL), and enhanced coverage for medical visits and healthcare treatments.

• On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced colleagues, with structured feedback and shared follow-up moments.

• The opportunity to grow both professionally and personally within a structured and international industrial environment.

Work location: Minerbio (BO). We are back! This role requires being in the office five days a week.

Working hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

We can’t wait to build something great together!

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Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

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

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