Placement Student- Finance Analyst

DESCRIPTION

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL . We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems.

We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That's what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Analyst Placement Student to join our team specializing in Finance for our Power Systems business Segment in UK, Sandwich. During your placement with us you will learn how a major global organization operates, create networks from different backgrounds and culture and gain the tool and exposure you will need to continue your journey to becoming 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 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you'll get involved in a variety of projects and responsibilities that give you real exposure to the world of finance. You will:

• Support critical finance processes - Assist in month-end and year-end closing by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses. Maintain financial records in line with company policies and accounting standards.
• Work with forecasts & budgets - Help prepare financial forecasts, update models, validate assumptions, and maintain annual and periodic budgets. Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
• Analyse and improve - Compile and review financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate across teams - Work with different departments across the region, ensuring accurate and timely data submission.
• Enhance reporting tools - Help improve financial reporting templates, dashboards, and models for better visibility and efficiency.
• Learn and grow - Gain exposure to global finance processes, apply industry best practices, and build real-world skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Currently studying towards a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; foundation in Financial Accounting & Reporting, with interest in supporting month-end activities and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with great attention to detail; team player who can work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks to deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office; familiarity with financial systems is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Working at Cummins

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!'

CLOSING DATE: (Wednesday, 12 th November 2025 11:59pm)

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type

ReqID 2418530

Client-provided location(s): Ramsgate, United Kingdom

Job ID: Cummins-R-0AACEE0E7A0E4412B5D607230271D05D

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-02T19:24:30