Financial Analyst

Posted Yesterday
Troy, MI, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Automotive
The Role
Supports the CDBS Finance team through forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, financial reporting, risk identification, and business partnership. Applies U.S. GAAP to ensure accurate and compliant transactions, identifies cost-saving opportunities, improves financial processes and controls, and provides data-driven recommendations to operational, commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are looking for a talented Financial Analyst to join our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems (CDBS) Finance team located in Troy, MI.        

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:         

  • Drive Strategic Business Partnerships: Collaborate closely with leaders and stakeholders to align financial insights, business objectives, and organizational strategies, enabling informed decision-making and improved business performance. 
  • Deliver Action-Oriented Results: Take ownership of complex challenges with urgency and enthusiasm, proactively identifying opportunities and driving timely solutions that create measurable business value. 
  • Provide Financial Insights: Analyze financial trends, variances, risks, and opportunities to deliver data-driven recommendations that support operational and financial improvements. 
  • Strengthen Financial Reporting: Prepare, interpret, and communicate financial results clearly and accurately, ensuring stakeholders have the information needed to make sound business decisions. 
  • Ensure Accounting Compliance: Apply U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to evaluate transactions, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. 
  • Optimize Processes and Efficiency: Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement across financial operations. 
  • Build Collaborative Relationships: Foster strong partnerships across functions by communicating effectively, valuing diverse perspectives, and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. 
  • Champion Continuous Learning and Growth: Leverage feedback, self-reflection, and new experiences to continually develop financial, business, and leadership capabilities while adapting quickly to evolving business needs. 
Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:        

  • Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop strong forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills to assess financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights that support business decisions. 
  • Business Partnership: Build effective relationships with operations, commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership teams to understand business drivers and influence outcomes through data-driven recommendations. 
  • Financial Acumen & Attention to Detail: Ensure accurate reporting, variance analysis, and risk identification while maintaining a high level of precision and integrity in financial information. 
  • Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives, using business acumen and analytical thinking to drive profitability and support organizational objectives. 

Education, Licenses, Certifications:  
College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.  
 
Experience:  
Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study required. 

Qualifications

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About UsCummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Skills Required

  • College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study

Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
  • Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.

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HQ: Columbus, IN
35,251 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.

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