Financial Analyst

Cummins•Troy, MI

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About The Position

Cummins is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems (CDBS) Finance team in Troy, Michigan. The role partners with leaders and stakeholders to connect financial insights with business objectives and organizational strategies, supporting informed decisions and improved performance. The Financial Analyst analyzes financial trends, variances, risks, and opportunities; prepares and communicates financial results; applies U.S. GAAP and company policies; and identifies process improvements to strengthen accuracy, controls, and efficiency. The position also emphasizes collaboration across functions and continued development of financial, business, and leadership capabilities. A college, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study is required.

Requirements

College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study.
Forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis skills to assess performance and support business decisions.
Ability to build effective relationships with operations, commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership teams.
Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting, variance analysis, and risk identification.
Strategic thinking, problem-solving, business acumen, and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to align financial insights, business objectives, and organizational strategies.
Take ownership of complex challenges, identify opportunities, and drive timely solutions that create measurable business value.
Analyze financial trends, variances, risks, and opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations.
Prepare, interpret, and clearly communicate accurate financial results to support business decisions.
Apply U.S. GAAP to evaluate transactions, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and support continuous improvement.
Build collaborative relationships across functions through effective communication and respect for diverse perspectives.
Develop financial, business, and leadership capabilities through feedback, self-reflection, and new experiences.
Develop forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills to assess performance, identify trends, and support business decisions.
Build relationships with operations, commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership teams to understand business drivers and influence outcomes with data-driven recommendations.
Maintain precision and integrity in financial reporting, variance analysis, and risk identification.
Identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives to drive profitability and support organizational objectives.