Placement Student- Distribution Business Unit Finance, Darlington

Cummins Inc.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking a Finance Placement Student for their Distribution Business Segment in Darlington, UK, starting Summer 2026. This role provides an opportunity to learn about operations in a major organization, assisting with financial analysis, reporting, and account reconciliations. Ideal candidates are degree students passionate about Accounting and Finance. You'll gain valuable industry exposure while working within an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Must be a university degree student with an interest in Accounting and Finance.
• An awareness of Microsoft tools such as Excel and Outlook.
• Strong collaboration skills to develop partnerships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assists with compiling and analyzing accounting and finance information.
• Preparation of journal entries for month-end closing.
• Aids in account reconciliations under supervision.
• Assists in preparing charts and tables for reports.
• Conduct financial analysis interpreting financial data.
• Evaluates applicable regulations for accounting.
• Reconciliation of AP Liability accounts and related balance sheet accounts.
• Completion of reporting packs using Microsoft tools.

Skills

Interest in Accounting and Finance

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Education

University degree student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

DESCRIPTION

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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic 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 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with compiling, consolidating, and conducting basic analysis of accounting and finance information.
• Assists with basic preparation of journal entries to assist with month end closing, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Provides assistance with monthly and annual account reconciliations under direct supervision.
• Assists with the preparation of tables, charts, and other exhibits for reports.
• 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.
• Assisting in financial regulations acumen, evaluated applicable regulations for the financial area of focus such as tax, banking, pension and local accounting.
• Reconciliations of AP Liability accounts, GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) and AP related balance sheet accounts.
• Completion of reporting packs and administrational work using Microsoft tools such as Excel and Outlook.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

Working at Cummins

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 23rd January, 2026.