Placement Student - Hosted Finance

Cummins Inc; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington is seeking a Hosted Finance Placement Student to support month-end close, reconciliations and reporting within the Engine Business finance team.

You will develop reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI, assist with financial analysis, and help automate processes while gaining exposure to multiple areas of finance.

This 12-month placement starts Summer 2027 and requires working toward an Accounting or Finance degree with familiarity with Zoom and Teams.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related subject.
• Excellent IT skills, especially Excel and Microsoft.
• Willingness to challenge the norm and look for improvements.
• Proficient with collaboration tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities: journal prep, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI.
• Assist with financial analysis, forecasting and business project work.
• Help automate and standardise finance processes and prepare management summaries.
• Collaborate with placement peers on community and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams)

Analytical thinking

Education

Accounting/Finance degree (in progress)

Tools

Power BI

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 2436002

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No