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DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented **Senior Financial Analyst** to join our team specializing in **Finance** for our Cummins Inc. facility in **Seymour, IN.**

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

+ **Drive Strategic Decision-Making** By preparing complex and interpretive financial analyses, you'll provide leadership with insights that guide strategic planning and operational decisions.

+ **Enhance Financial Transparency** Your reports and special studies will clarify financial performance, helping stakeholders understand cost drivers, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

+ **Support Budgeting Excellence** Partnering with departments to develop annual budgets ensures alignment with organizational goals and promotes fiscal discipline.

+ **Forecast with Precision** Your expense and staffing forecasts will help anticipate future needs, enabling proactive resource allocation and risk mitigation.

+ **Deliver Actionable Insights** Through statistical reporting and cost analysis, you'll identify trends and inefficiencies, empowering teams to optimize performance.

+ **Strengthen Cross-Functional Collaboration** Acting as a business partner to various units, you'll foster collaboration and ensure financial strategies are integrated across the organization.

+ **Mentor and Develop Talent** By coaching or leading less-experienced analysts, you'll build team capability and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.

+ **Elevate Reporting Standards** Your ability to consolidate and present financial data will improve the quality and consistency of reporting, supporting executive-level decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

+ **Strong Financial Acumen** Master financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and reporting to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that drive business performance.

+ **Effective Business Partnering** Build collaborative relationships across departments, understand business drivers, and influence decisions by aligning financial guidance with strategic goals.

+ **Clear and Adaptive Communication** Tailor your communication style to different audiences, ensuring financial concepts and recommendations are understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ **Process Optimization Mindset** Continuously seek ways to improve financial workflows and reporting processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in deliverables.

+ **Complex Problem-Solving Skills** Navigate and make sense of large volumes of data and conflicting information to solve problems and support informed decision-making.

+ **Commitment to Growth and Self-Awareness** Embrace feedback, reflect on your strengths and areas for improvement, and pursue development opportunities to stay sharp and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Information:

+ **Role Expectations:** This position will require the selected candidate to report on-site 60% of the time each week.

+ **Lead Planning, Forecasting, and Reporting (PFR)** for Seymour, CKEC, and CNGE, with a focus on Logistics, Freight, Warehousing expenses, and Materials team budgeting.

+ **Conduct in-depth cost analysis** of warehousing, freight, and duties to identify cost reduction opportunities, collaborating cross-functionally with Materials, Global Planning & Logistics, and TA Services.

+ **Partner with business units** to implement warehousing solutions that support the 95L uplift capacity initiative, ensuring alignment with operational goals.

+ **Manage tariff-related activities** for Seymour, CKEC, and CNGE, including recovery efforts with LOB/CSSNA, collaboration with Purchasing on pass-through tariffs, and process development for CKEC tariff recovery.

+ **Support duty drawback processes** for Seymour, including integration with Fridley operations and coordination with Global Planning & Logistics to secure reimbursements.

+ **Own Material Overhead (MOH) calculations** within the product cost solution, currently leading efforts to transition MOH methodology to a country-specific model.

+ **Perform comprehensive cost analysis** for Seymour, CKEC, and CNGE in partnership with the Cost Leader, including make-vs-buy evaluations, VPI analysis, WAVE financial support, and resolution of general costing inquiries.

+ **Ensure accurate and timely month-end close support** for the plant, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and other closing activities.

+ **Participate in or lead special projects** as assigned, contributing financial expertise and cross-functional insights.

+ **Maintain a holistic understanding** of financial operations across PFR, General Ledger, and Costing functions, supporting three distinct business units with integrated financial oversight.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

**Job** Finance

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** On-site with Flexibility

**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced

**ReqID** 2418349

**Relocation Package** No

**100% On-Site** No

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