Placement Student- Hosted Finance

Cummins Europe; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington, UK, is seeking a Hosted Finance Placement Student to join our Finance team for a 12-month placement commencing Summer 2027. You will support month-end close, develop reports and dashboards, and participate in continuous improvement projects across finance functions.

The role offers exposure to a global organization, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to learn and apply financial controls and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related subject.
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Excel and Microsoft.
• Willingness to challenge the norm and continuously seek improvements.
• Competent in using collaboration tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities: journal prep, reconciliations, reporting; assist with financial analysis and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards and data analysis tools using Excel and Power BI.
• Assist with automation and standardisation of finance processes; prepare presentations and financial summaries for reviews.
• Participate in business projects and gain exposure to different areas of finance; maintain accurate records and ensure policy compliance.
• Collaborate with other placement students on community engagement and cross-functional projects.
• Take ownership of tasks and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Teams

Education

Working towards degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Placement Student –Hosted Finance

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.

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.

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

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

ReqID

2436737

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No