QR026 - Financial Business Partner

Cummins; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Cummins product training

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Melbourne is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support complex analyses, budgeting and forecasting across manufacturing and distribution operations.

The role involves partnering with business leaders, explaining variances, and driving data-informed decisions. You will coach junior analysts and contribute to the SAP transformation program, with a focus on robust financial planning and performance insights.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, FP&A or similar role in a large/complex organisation.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or inventory-intensive environments.
• Strong analytical capability and ability to translate data into insights for stakeholders.
• Proven ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly to business.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to work across Finance and the business.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; CPA/CA/CMA or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight, performance reporting and decision support across assigned areas.
• Own and maintain forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting with focus on drivers of performance.
• Support annual financial planning and budgeting with robust plans and assumptions.
• Analyse financial and operational performance, identify issues/opportunities and provide actionable insights.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial insight, data quality and reporting processes.

Skills

Finance business partnering

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related

CPA/CA/CMA or similar

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the preparation of complex and interpretive financial analyses and reports. Supports the annual budget process, expense and/or staffing forecasts and statistical reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares complex financial analyses and reports for department management.

• Prepares analyses, reports, and special studies for management.

• Business partners with organizational unit(s) to develop annual budgets, expense and staffing forecasts, and statistical reporting.

• Prepares and consolidates financial data statistical reporting, including financial performance, variance explanations, and cost analysis.

• Coaches or leads less-experienced Financial Analysts.

This role provides backfill for an established Finance Business Partner position while the incumbent supports our SAP transformation program. You’ll step into an existing portfolio, with established stakeholder relationships and the support of an experienced Commercial Finance team around you.

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting close to the business and wants broad finance partnering exposure across a diverse operational environment. You’ll work alongside business leaders to help them understand financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and turn financial information into practical insights that support the business.

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

• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight, performance reporting and decision support across assigned business areas.

• Own and maintain forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting activities, with a focus on understanding and clearly communicating the key drivers of performance.

• Support the annual financial planning and budgeting process, working with stakeholders to develop robust financial plans and identify key assumptions, risks and opportunities.

• Analyse financial and operational performance, identify emerging issues and opportunities, and provide clear, practical insights to stakeholders.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, proactively identifying opportunities to improve financial insight, data quality and reporting processes while contributing to broader business performance improvements.

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

• 3+ years of experience in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, FP&A or a similar finance role within a large or complex organisation.

• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, service or other inventory-intensive environments.

• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to look beyond reported results and understand the underlying commercial and operational drivers of performance.

• Proven ability to interpret financial data and communicate financial information and insights clearly to stakeholders across the business.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build effective working relationships, manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across Finance and the broader business.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. CPA, CA, CMA or similar professional qualification is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary package

• Participation in an annual variable compensation (bonus) program

• Flexible working arrangements

• Comprehensive Cummins product training provided

• Onsite parking

• Employee Assistance Program available to employees

• Paid Parental Leave (conditions apply)

To view our additional benefits, visit the Cummins careers site (https://www.cummins.com/careers/working-at-cummins) .

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No