Hosted Finance Placement 2027

Cummins; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins in Darlington invites applications for a Hosted Finance Placement Student in the Engine Business segment. You will support month-end close and reporting, build dashboards with Excel and Power BI, and collaborate with Finance and wider teams during a placement starting Summer 2027.

The role requires progress toward an Accounting or Finance degree, strong IT skills, including Excel and Microsoft tools, and a proactive approach to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related subject.
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills are expected.
• Willingness to challenge the norm and seek improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including journal preparation and reconciliations.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, and other finance systems.
• Assist with forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree in progress

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Hosted Finance Placement Student to join our team specializing in Finance for our Engine 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 of 2027.

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

• Support the Finance team with month-end close activities, including journal preparation, account reconciliations, and reporting; assist with financial analysis, variance investigations, and forecasting activities to support business decision-making.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and data analysis tools using Excel, Power BI, and other finance systems; work with stakeholders across Finance and wider business functions to resolve queries and improve processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate, simplify, and standardise finance processes; assist with the preparation of presentations and financial summaries for management reviews.
• Participate in business projects and gain exposure to different areas of finance based on business requirements, help maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with other placement students across the site on community engagement and cross-functional projects.

Take ownership of assigned tasks and projects, delivering high-quality work within agreed timelines

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• Working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related subject.
• Excellent IT Skills, in particular Excel and Microsoft.
• A willingness to challenge the norm and constantly look for improvements.
• Competent in using collaboration tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams

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.

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