Financial Analyst

We are looking for a talented Financial Analyst to join our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems (CDBS) Finance team located in Troy, MI. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: • Drive Strategic Business Partnerships: Collaborate closely with leaders and stakeholders to align financial insights, business objectives, and organizational strategies, enabling informed decision-making and improved business performance. • Deliver Action-Oriented Results: Take ownership of complex challenges with urgency and enthusiasm, proactively identifying opportunities and driving timely solutions that create measurable business value. • Provide Financial Insights: Analyze financial trends, variances, risks, and opportunities to deliver data-driven recommendations that support operational and financial improvements. • Strengthen Financial Reporting: Prepare, interpret, and communicate financial results clearly and accurately, ensuring stakeholders have the information needed to make sound business decisions. • Ensure Accounting Compliance: Apply U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to evaluate transactions, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. • Optimize Processes and Efficiency: Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement across financial operations. • Build Collaborative Relationships: Foster strong partnerships across functions by communicating effectively, valuing diverse perspectives, and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. • Champion Continuous Learning and Growth: Leverage feedback, self-reflection, and new experiences to continually develop financial, business, and leadership capabilities while adapting quickly to evolving business needs. To be successful in this role you will need the following: • Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop strong forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills to assess financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights that support business decisions. • Business Partnership: Build effective relationships with operations, commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership teams to understand business drivers and influence outcomes through data-driven recommendations. • Financial Acumen & Attention to Detail: Ensure accurate reporting, variance analysis, and risk identification while maintaining a high level of precision and integrity in financial information. • Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives, using business acumen and analytical thinking to drive profitability and support organizational objectives. Education, Licenses, Certifications: College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. Experience: Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study required. .