Financial Analyst - Senior

Cummins•Troy, MI

About The Position

Cummins is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst specializing in Finance at its Troy, Michigan location. The role supports Global Engineering and Product Strategy through financial planning, reporting, forecasting, consolidation, and analysis. It provides leadership with timely financial insights and recommendations for business decisions and assessment of global engineering strategies. The analyst partners with Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems Engineering leadership, including the Engineering CMLT leader and leadership team, to align financial performance with strategic objectives. The role also contributes to product line profitability analysis and supports product strategy initiatives, investment decisions, and long-term growth opportunities. The position includes coaching and leading less-experienced Financial Analysts.

Requirements

College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Intermediate-level relevant professional work experience in the field of study.
Strong financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and reporting expertise.
Ability to ensure adherence to US GAAP and company policies and communicate their implications clearly to audiences with varying levels of financial knowledge.
Ability to manage complex, high-volume, and contradictory information and streamline processes with a focus on continuous improvement.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to align performance with organizational goals, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, including tailoring communications to diverse audiences.
Action-oriented approach to new opportunities and challenges.
Commitment to self-awareness, using feedback, and pursuing professional growth.
Ability to recognize and leverage diverse perspectives and cultures.

Nice To Haves

Progress toward Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant, or similar certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver complex financial analyses and reports that inform management decisions and strategic direction.
Prepare detailed reports and special studies that provide actionable insights for leadership.
Collaborate with organizational units on annual budgets, expense forecasts, staffing plans, and statistical reporting.
Consolidate financial data to present performance, variances, and cost drivers.
Provide variance explanations and cost analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
Produce reliable financial forecasts to support organizational planning and resource allocation.
Coach and lead less-experienced Financial Analysts.
Manage monthly close, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting for Global Engineering and Product Strategy functions.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support leadership discussions, business decisions, and assessment of the financial impact of global engineering strategies.
Partner with Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems Engineering leadership to align financial performance with strategic objectives.
Contribute to product line profitability analysis and provide financial support for product strategy initiatives, investment decisions, and long-term growth opportunities.
Ensure financial insights and reporting support organizational goals and long-term success.