Placement Student- Finance Analyst

Cummins; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power technology leader in the UK is seeking a Finance Analyst Placement Student. This role offers a chance to support critical finance processes while collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates should be studying toward a finance-related degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The placement begins in Summer 2026, providing essential experience for developing a successful finance career.

Qualifications

• Foundation in Financial Accounting & Reporting.
• Interest in supporting month-end activities and data analysis.
• Familiarity with financial systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Help prepare financial forecasts, update models, validate assumptions, and maintain budgets.
• Compile and review financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure accurate and timely data submission across regions.
• Help improve financial reporting templates, dashboards, and models.
• Gain exposure to global finance processes and apply industry best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Currently studying towards a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job 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 Analyst Placement Student to join our team specializing in Finance for our Power Systems business Segment in UK, Sandwich. During your placement with us you will learn how a major global organization operates, create networks from different backgrounds and culture and gain the tool and exposure you will need to continue your journey to becoming 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 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support critical finance processes - Assist in month-end and year-end closing by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses. Maintain financial records in line with company policies and accounting standards.
• Work with forecasts & budgets - Help prepare financial forecasts, update models, validate assumptions, and maintain annual and periodic budgets. Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
• Analyse and improve - Compile and review financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate across teams - Work with different departments across the region, ensuring accurate and timely data submission.
• Enhance reporting tools - Help improve financial reporting templates, dashboards, and models for better visibility and efficiency.
• Learn and grow - Gain exposure to global finance processes, apply industry best practices, and build real-world skills.

Qualifications

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

• Currently studying towards a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; foundation in Financial Accounting & Reporting, with interest in supporting month-end activities and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with great attention to detail; team player who can work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks to deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office; familiarity with financial systems is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

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!

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.