Financial Analyst

DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial and statutory reports at Legal Entity and Department level. Supports corporate functions, regulatory compliance requirements, and business stakeholders through financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Contributes to regulatory reporting including BRSR, RPT, MSME, listed entity compliances, and other evolving statutory requirements within the India region. Ensures integrity of financial data, supports audit processes, and drives continuous improvement in compliance and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze financial reports for corporate functions and department managers.
• Compile and present legal entity-level analysis for board presentations.
• Prepare statistical reporting including financial performance analysis, variance explanations, and cost analysis.
• Interpret financial data by analyzing trends, risks, and opportunities to provide insights to stakeholders.
• Evaluate financial results against targets and communicate conclusions effectively.
• Support month-end close activities including data preparation and consolidation.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Partner with assigned organizational units to develop annual budgets.
• Support expense and staffing forecasts.
• Assist in statistical and financial forecasting processes to align with business objectives.

Regulatory & Compliance Reporting

• Support regulatory reporting requirements including BRSR, RPT, MSME, and listed entity compliances.
• Lead BRSR reporting at the legal entity level, particularly Social and Governance parameters.
• Manage statutory audit of core BRSR parameters and coordinate reporting on value chain partners.
• Execute special projects to ensure compliance with the evolving regulatory landscape.
• Streamline compliance processes across legal entities within the India region.
• Maintain compliance calendar and ensure timely filings and disclosures.
• Monitor cross-functional stakeholder inputs and support frontend audit activities and reporting to authorities.

Business Partnering & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive performance aligned with organizational goals and strategies.
• Influence decision-making through strong financial insight and business acumen.
• Identify opportunities to optimize work processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Financial Analysis - Ability to analyze trends, variances, risks, and opportunities to drive business improvement.
• Financial Reporting - Preparation and presentation of financial information in compliance with regulations and stakeholder expectations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting - Supporting annual planning cycles and expense/staffing forecasts.
• US GAAP Knowledge - Understanding and application of US accounting standards and company policies.
• Regulatory Reporting - Knowledge of BRSR, RPT, MSME, listed entity compliances, and statutory reporting requirements (preferred).

Behavioral Competencies

• Action Oriented - Takes on new challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - Builds strong partnerships to achieve shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively - Delivers clear and concise communication tailored to different audiences.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Seeks and applies feedback for growth.
• Nimble Learning - Learns through experimentation and adapts quickly.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Drives efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Self-Development - Actively pursues learning and professional growth.
• Values Differences - Embraces diverse perspectives and cultures.
• Business Partnering - Influences stakeholders and aligns financial insights with business strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Education

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• CA qualification or progress toward a professional certification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimal to some relevant professional work experience in Finance or Accounting required.
• Intermediate level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience.
• Exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Experience supporting audits or working with statutory reporting frameworks is advantageous.

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2425180

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

Client-provided location(s): Pune, India

Job ID: Cummins-R-E94C4688DF5143DAB8272759F954F8E9

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-04T19:51:35