Financial Analyst - Senior

We are looking for a talented Financial Analyst - Senior to join our team specializing in Finance for our Cummins location in Troy, 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.