Financial Analyst

Cummins Inc; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Troy, MI is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the CDBS Finance team.

You will partner with leaders to align financial insights with business objectives, support strategic decisions, and drive performance improvements across the drivetrain and braking systems portfolio. The role requires strong GAAP understanding, accurate reporting, risk assessment, and active collaboration across operations, manufacturing, and supply chain to enable data-driven decisions and continuous

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic business partnerships by aligning financial insights with objectives to enable informed decisions.
• Deliver action-oriented results by owning complex challenges and driving timely solutions.
• Provide financial insights by analyzing trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Strengthen financial reporting through clear, accurate communication of results.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and data integrity in evaluating transactions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Build collaborative relationships across functions to achieve shared goals.
• Champion continuous learning and growth to develop finance and leadership skills.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Business Partnership

Financial Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

Job description

We are looking for a talented Financial Analyst to join our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems (CDBS) Finance team located in Troy, MI.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Drive Strategic Business Partnerships: Collaborate closely with leaders and stakeholders to align financial insights, business objectives, and organizational strategies, enabling informed decision-making and improved business performance.
• Deliver Action-Oriented Results: Take ownership of complex challenges with urgency and enthusiasm, proactively identifying opportunities and driving timely solutions that create measurable business value.
• Provide Financial Insights: Analyze financial trends, variances, risks, and opportunities to deliver data-driven recommendations that support operational and financial improvements.
• Strengthen Financial Reporting: Prepare, interpret, and communicate financial results clearly and accurately, ensuring stakeholders have the information needed to make sound business decisions.
• Ensure Accounting Compliance: Apply U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to evaluate transactions, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize Processes and Efficiency: Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement across financial operations.
• Build Collaborative Relationships: Foster strong partnerships across functions by communicating effectively, valuing diverse perspectives, and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
• Champion Continuous Learning and Growth: Leverage feedback, self-reflection, and new experiences to continually develop financial, business, and leadership capabilities while adapting quickly to evolving business needs.

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

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop strong forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills to assess financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights that support business decisions.
• Business Partnership: Build effective relationships with operations, commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership teams to understand business drivers and influence outcomes through data-driven recommendations.
• Financial Acumen & Attention to Detail: Ensure accurate reporting, variance analysis, and risk identification while maintaining a high level of precision and integrity in financial information.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives, using business acumen and analytical thinking to drive profitability and support organizational objectives.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.

Experience:

Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.

Job

Finance

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2438665

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No

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