Finance Systems Analytics Analyst

We are looking for a talented Finance Systems Analytics Analyst to join our team specializing in Finance for Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN.

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

• Develop a strong understanding of finance systems and reporting processes, enabling you to support business users with accurate, efficient, and reliable system solutions. 
• Contribute to finance systems improvement initiatives by assisting with the development, testing, and implementation of enhancements that drive operational efficiency and better business outcomes. 
• Partner with end users to validate new system functionality, ensuring solutions meet business requirements and support effective financial decision-making. 
• Create customized reports and perform ad hoc analysis that provide stakeholders with meaningful insights and improve access to critical financial information. 
• Help maintain the integrity, security, and compliance of finance systems by applying internal controls, following data confidentiality standards, and supporting governance requirements. 
• Collaborate with Finance Systems, Information Technology, and project teams to deliver system solutions that improve processes, enhance user experience, and support organizational goals. 
• Proactively identify and help resolve system issues, minimizing business disruptions and ensuring finance applications remain reliable and effective for end users. 
• Support user adoption and continuous improvement by developing process documentation, creating work instructions, assisting with end-user training, and providing clear, customer-focused communication.

Responsibilities

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

• Demonstrate nimble learning by embracing new challenges, learning from both successes and setbacks, and quickly adapting to evolving finance systems, processes, and technologies. 

• Leverage data analytics skills to interpret financial and operational data, identify meaningful trends, and communicate insights that support informed business decisions. 

• Apply strong problem-solving capabilities to diagnose system issues, determine root causes, implement effective solutions, and drive continuous process improvement. 

• Utilize project management principles to successfully balance priorities, timelines, and resources while supporting finance system enhancements and improvement initiatives. 

• Build strong finance functional expertise by understanding how financial data flows through systems and ensuring solutions align with business requirements and reporting needs. 

• Maintain a solid understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies to support compliant financial processes, evaluate business impacts, and effectively communicate financial concepts to stakeholders.

   

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 

• College, university, or equivalent degree in accounting, finance, information systems or related subject required. 

• Strong MS Office skills, in particular Excel, are preferred. 

• Knowledge of project management processes is recommended. 

Experience: 

• Minimal relevant work experience required.

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:

Exempt Entry Level: Designed for external candidates within 2 years of completing their highest level of degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, or JD) from an accredited U.S. college/university, and currently reside within the continental U.S.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles): F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.

Qualifications

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supports BU specific finance systems such as PSBU PROF, EBU DESA/PFR, providing production support as needed, as well as identifying areas for improvement.

• Works across BUs on commonization and improvement of processes and finance system applications.  Works cross functionally to support related updates to systems/processes.

• Creates reports and dashboards to support Finance users.

• Creates and supports analytical tools to analyze and understand data and support Finance and Finance Systems; creates tools to support project activities such as system testing.

• Participates in project activities such as testing; prepares related communications.

College Job Type: Exempt-Entry Level

Degree Level: Bachelor's

Education Program: Accounting, Finance

Start Date:

Job Skills Required:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in accounting, finance, information systems or related subject required. 

• Strong MS Office skills, in particular Excel, are preferred. 

• Knowledge of project management processes is recommended.