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Senior Plant Financial Analyst

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Cummins
Summerville, SCexternalAccounting and FinancePosted 7 days ago (Aug 5, 2026)

About the role

We are looking for a talented Senior Plant Financial Analyst to join our team specializing in finance for our Cummins' business in Ladson, SC.

Deliver accurate, insight-driven financial analyses and reports

that support informed decision-making for leadership

Partner with business units

to develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational priorities

Build and refine

expense, headcount, and forecasting models to drive financial planning accuracy and accountability

Consolidate and interpret

financial data, providing clear variance analysis and actionable recommendations to improve performance

Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies

through detailed cost analysis and financial trend evaluation

Support leadership

with ad hoc analyses and special projects that address evolving business needs and challenges

Enhance reporting processes and tools

to improve data accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of financial information

Coach and guide

junior analysts, strengthening team capability, consistency, and overall financial acumen

Drive results through action and strong business partnering

by proactively addressing challenges, collaborating with stakeholders, and influencing decisions aligned to organizational goals

Leverage financial expertise in analysis, reporting, and forecasting

to deliver accurate insights, identify risks/opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making

Communicate clearly and manage complexity

by translating financial data into meaningful, audience-specific insights and simplifying complex information for stakeholders

Continuously improve and grow

by optimizing processes, maintaining GAAP compliance, seeking development opportunities, and using feedback and diverse perspectives to enhance performance

Education/Experience

• 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. • Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.

Additional Details

• Own and manage internal controls across key business processes through partnership with cross-functional and site leaders with approximately $70 million of inventory across three sites. Promote accuracy, valuation integrity, and alignment with company policies and financial governance standards. Collaborate with process owners to identify opportunities, address control gaps, strengthen process consistency, and support audits, internal reviews, and financial close activities in a manner that extends beyond traditional accounting responsibilities. • Oversee $20-25 million in annual capital expenditures, partnering across three locations in Charleston, SC and with global procurement. Own the full asset lifecycle, including capitalization, tagging, department assignment, transfers, disposals, and reconciliations. Lead the fixed asset audit which includes physical verification, documentation, and ongoing asset control governance. • Manage lease administration and tracking. Assisting users with renewals, additions, and returning expired or terminated leased assets. Ensure lease activity is tracked timely and aligned with financial and operational requirements. • Provide month-end close support with journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and account analysis. • Strong Excel and ERP Knowledge required. • PowerBI and SharePoint experience desirable • This team primarily works in office 100% of the time, but there is flexibility to work from home on an as-needed basis

Compensation

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

Min Salary

$78800

Max Salary

$118200

ReqID

2430008

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

No

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At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

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