Placement Student- Distribution Business Unit Finance, Darlington

Cummins Inc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington, UK, is seeking a Distribution Business Unit Finance Placement Student to learn how a global manufacturer runs its finance operations and to support the team with day-to-day activities.

You will gain hands-on experience in accounts payable processing, month-end close, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive process improvements while maintaining internal controls.

Qualifications

• Must be a university degree student with an interest in Accounting and Finance
• Ability to learn through experimentation and tackle new problems effectively
• Strong collaboration skills to develop partnerships with stakeholders
• Proficiency in internal control frameworks and remediation planning

Responsibilities

• Support Accounts Payable activities by processing invoices and supplier queries
• Assist with month-end close activities including reconciliations and reporting
• Analyse financial data to identify process improvements and drive efficiency
• Collaborate with Finance and wider business to resolve issues and support objectives
• Maintain compliance with financial controls and company policies
• Assist with financial analysis to interpret trends, variances, and risks

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Proactive learner

Problem solving

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Placement Student –Distribution Business Unit Finance

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

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.

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, 12 th November 2026 11:59pm)

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement