Distribution Business Unit Finance Placement 2027 - Darlington

Cummins; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins in the UK is seeking a Distribution Business Unit Finance Placement Student for a Summer 2027 start in Darlington. This placement offers hands-on exposure to a major global organization and the tools to grow into a Finance professional.

You will learn how a large company operates and gain experience across key financial processes. Responsibilities include supporting Accounts Payable, assisting with month-end close, analyzing financial data, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Must be a university degree student with an interest in Accounting and Finance.
• Awareness of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn quickly and tackle new problems.

Responsibilities

• Support Accounts Payable activities by processing invoices and supplier queries.
• Assist with month-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Analyse financial data to identify process improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance and wider business to resolve issues.
• Maintain compliance with financial controls and policies.
• Assist with financial analysis to provide insights and drive improvement.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Internal controls

Education

Accounting/Finance degree student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Distribution Business Unit Finance Placement Student to join our team specializing in Finance for our Distribution Business Segment in UK, Darlington. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

• Support Accounts Payable activities by processing invoices, resolving supplier queries, and ensuring payments are made accurately and on time.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations, reporting, and investigation of outstanding balances to support accurate financial results.
• Analyse financial data and identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business to resolve issues, maintain strong working relationships, and support business objectives.
• Maintain compliance with financial controls and company policies by ensuring transactions are appropriately documented, approved, and recorded.
• Assists with financial analysis interpreting financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities, and risks to provide insight to stakeholders regarding financial impact to drive business improvement.

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• Must be a university degree student with an interest in Accounting and Finance; an awareness of Microsoft tools such as Excel and Outlook
• The ability to actively learn through experimentation, using both successes and failures as opportunities to grow and tackle new problems effectively.
• Strong collaboration skills to develop partnerships with stakeholders, drive performance aligned with organizational goals, and provide guidance to support decision-making processes.
• Proficiency in leveraging internal control frameworks, assessing internal controls, and developing remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks and adapt to changing business needs.

CLOSING DATE: (Thursday, 12th November 2026 11:59pm)

About the Company

Cummins 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.