Financial Analyst

  A nimble learning mindset so I can learn quickly from experimentation, adapt to new systems or processes, and turn both successes and failures into insights that improve my financial analysis and reporting. 

  A focus on optimizing processes, using efficient, repeatable methods to streamline budgeting, reporting, and forecasting while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. 

  Commitment to self-development, actively seeking out formal and informal learning opportunities to strengthen technical skills, financial acumen, and leadership capabilities. 

  An appreciation for diverse perspectives, recognizing how varied backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints strengthen analysis, decision-making, and collaboration within the organization. 

  Strong business partnering skills, leveraging deep understanding of the business environment to guide stakeholders, influence decision-making, and help drive performance aligned with organizational goals. 

  Expertise in financial analysis, enabling me to interpret data, evaluate trends, identify risks and opportunities, provide actionable insight, and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial information. 

  Proficiency in financial reporting, using clear, compliant, and insightful summaries of financial results to support business decisions and help leaders understand performance drivers. 

  Working knowledge of US GAAP, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, accounting requirements are correctly interpreted, and implications are clearly communicated to stakeholders. 

Education 

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. 

Experience 

• Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study required. 

• Own all financial processes related to burden expenses for two plant locations, including tracking recurring expenses, ensuring timely expense recognition and accruals, and supporting functional teams through the full procure-to-pay lifecycle (requisition, PO creation, receiving, and invoice resolution). 

• Prepare and deliver comprehensive burden expense reporting, including total burden vs. forecast, burden by supplier, scrap expense tracking, tool crib expense reporting, trend analysis, variance explanations, and month-end journal entries. 

• Lead quarterly forecasting and support the detailed Annual Operating Plan (AOP) build for burden-related cost centers, partnering with operational and functional teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with site objectives. Have foresight towards burden risks and opportunities to the financial forecast/AOP and deliver insightful mid-month results. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data manipulation, pivot tables, and strong analytical capability (advanced formulas preferred). 

• Strong financial analysis and data interpretation skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and draw meaningful insights. 

• Ability to present complex financial information in a clear, concise manner that supports decision-making for cross-functional partners. 

• Prior experience at Cummins or within an OEM/automotive manufacturing environment highly preferred. 

• Experience with Oracle, OneStream, or similar enterprise financial systems highly preferred. 

Compensation (for United States) 

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The  

final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s  

qualifications and experience, where appropriate.