Financial Analyst - Senior

Fa Espx Saasfaprod1; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Financeroles is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team at the Cummins location in Troy, MI. The role focuses on complex financial analysis, insightful reporting, and strong business partnership to support annual budgets and forecasts.

You will consolidate data, explain variances, and produce reliable forecasts that guide resource allocation. Leadership will benefit from coaching junior analysts and driving continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required; progress toward CPA/ CMA or similar is preferred.
• Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning & reporting for monthly close, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting.
• Support strategic decision-making with financial analysis and recommendations.
• Partner with leadership to align financial performance with strategic objectives.
• Contribute to product strategy initiatives with long-term growth opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Reporting

Budgeting

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a talentedFinancial Analyst - Senior to join our team specializing inFinance for our Cummins location inTroy, MI.

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

• Financial Analysis Expertise: Deliver complex financial analyses and reports that inform management decisions and strategic direction.
• Insightful Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and special studies that provide actionable insights for leadership.
• Business Partnership: Collaborate with organizational units to develop annual budgets, expense forecasts, staffing plans, and statistical reporting.
• Data Consolidation: Consolidate financial data to present a clear picture of performance, variances, and cost drivers.
• Performance Evaluation: Provide variance explanations and cost analysis to highlight opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
• Forecasting Accuracy: Strengthen organizational planning by producing reliable financial forecasts that support resource allocation.
• Talent Development: Coach and lead less-experienced Financial Analysts, building team capability and future leadership.
• Strategic Contribution: Ensure financial insights and reporting directly support organizational goals and long-term success.

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

• Action Orientation: Approach new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm to drive momentum.
• Collaboration & Communication: Build strong partnerships and deliver clear, tailored communications that meet diverse audience needs.
• Self-Awareness & Development: Use feedback and reflection to understand strengths and weaknesses while actively pursuing growth opportunities.
• Managing Complexity & Optimizing Processes: Make sense of high-volume, contradictory information and streamline work processes with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with stakeholders to align performance with organizational goals, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities.
• Financial Expertise: Apply deep skills in financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and reporting to provide insights that drive business improvement.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to US GAAP and company policies, communicating implications clearly across varying levels of financial knowledge.
• Valuing Differences: Recognize and leverage diverse perspectives and cultures to strengthen organizational outcomes and innovation.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. Progress toward Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification preferred.

Experience:

Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.

• Lead Financial Planning & Reporting - Manage monthly close, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting activities for the Global Engineering and Product Strategy functions, providing accurate and timely financial insights.
• Support Strategic Decision-Making - Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support leadership discussions, business decisions, and the financial impact assessment of global engineering strategies.
• Partner with Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems Engineering Leadership - Serve as a trusted finance partner to the Engineering CMLT leader and leadership team, helping align financial performance with strategic objectives.
• Expand Product Finance Support - Contribute to product line profitability analysis and provide financial support for product strategy initiatives, investment decisions, and long-term growth opportunities.