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Corporate Development Manager

2 days ago Indianapolis, IN

We are looking for a talented Corporate Development Manager to join our team at Cummins in Indianapolis, IN.

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

  • Drive Strategic Growth Initiatives You'll lead high-impact corporate development projects-such as acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships-that directly shape the company's future and competitive positioning.
  • Valuation Expertise By overseeing the creation of detailed valuation models, you'll provide the analytical foundation for multi-billion dollar decisions, ensuring investments are aligned with strategic goals.
  • Develop Investment Thesis Your role in evaluating the strategic rationale of potential transactions and identifying key risks / opportunities will drive our long-term growth strategy.
  • Lead Due Diligence You'll lead our due diligence efforts, ensuring that financial, operational, and commercial aspects of deals are thoroughly vetted and successfully executed.
  • Lead Deal Negotiations By understanding the key business drivers, you'll negotiate purchase agreements and other contracts that achieve our strategic objectives and protect Cummins.
  • Influence Senior Leadership Team You'll work collaboratively with senior leaders including business unit leaders, functional experts and their staff to drive alignment across the organization.
  • Mentor and Manage Analysts You'll fostering the team's development and ensure high-quality support for corporate development initiatives.

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

  • Strategic Mindset You'll be expected to tackle unfamiliar challenges, iterating quickly and integrating diverse insights to drive innovative solutions.
  • Financial Modeling and Valuation Skills Building and interpreting detailed financial models-while understanding accounting implications-is essential for evaluating deals and communicating their impact to stakeholders.
  • M&A Experience Experience leading cross-functional due diligence efforts-engaging stakeholders, managing third-party advisors, and synthesizing findings to inform valuation, deal terms, and integration planning.
  • Ownership & Drive Demonstrates a strong sense of accountability and motivation, consistently taking initiative and ownership of project success and business impact.
  • Effective Communication Develops and delivers clear, audience-tailored communication across multiple formats, ensuring understanding and alignment at all levels.
  • Strong Negotiation Skills Success hinges on your ability to manage complex deal dynamics, assess leverage, and strategically position Cummins Inc. for optimal outcomes in negotiations.
  • Stakeholder Alignment Effectively anticipates, balances, and manages the needs of diverse internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree - Finance, Accounting, Business, Strategy required

Experience:

  • 4-6 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking or transaction advisory services

Location:

  • Preferred: Hybrid in Indianapolis, IN

Job Strategy

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $105600

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Max Salary $158400

ReqID 2428507

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

Client-provided location(s): Indianapolis, IN
Job ID: Cummins-R-35ABCF956F1541319875CEC43F42A2ED
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-05-07T20:18:00

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion