Corporate Development Manager
Cummins • Indianapolis, Indiana • Full Time
Posted on Thu, May 7, 2026
We are looking for a talented Corporate Development Manager to join our team at Cummins in Indianapolis, IN.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Drive Strategic Growth Initiatives
You'll lead high-impact corporate development projects—such as acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships—that directly shape the company's future and competitive positioning. - Valuation Expertise
By overseeing the creation of detailed valuation models, you'll provide the analytical foundation for multi-billion dollar decisions, ensuring investments are aligned with strategic goals. - Develop Investment Thesis
Your role in evaluating the strategic rationale of potential transactions and identifying key risks / opportunities will drive our long-term growth strategy. - Lead Due Diligence
You'll lead our due diligence efforts, ensuring that financial, operational, and commercial aspects of deals are thoroughly vetted and successfully executed. - Lead Deal Negotiations
By understanding the key business drivers, you’ll negotiate purchase agreements and other contracts that achieve our strategic objectives and protect Cummins. - Influence Senior Leadership Team
You’ll work collaboratively with senior leaders including business unit leaders, functional experts and their staff to drive alignment across the organization. - Mentor and Manage Analysts
You'll fostering the team’s development and ensure high-quality support for corporate development initiatives.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Strategic Mindset
You’ll be expected to tackle unfamiliar challenges, iterating quickly and integrating diverse insights to drive innovative solutions. - Financial Modeling and Valuation Skills
Building and interpreting detailed financial models—while understanding accounting implications—is essential for evaluating deals and communicating their impact to stakeholders. - M&A Experience
Experience leading cross-functional due diligence efforts—engaging stakeholders, managing third-party advisors, and synthesizing findings to inform valuation, deal terms, and integration planning. - Ownership & Drive
Demonstrates a strong sense of accountability and motivation, consistently taking initiative and ownership of project success and business impact. - Effective Communication
Develops and delivers clear, audience-tailored communication across multiple formats, ensuring understanding and alignment at all levels. - Strong Negotiation Skills
Success hinges on your ability to manage complex deal dynamics, assess leverage, and strategically position Cummins Inc. for optimal outcomes in negotiations. - Stakeholder Alignment
Effectively anticipates, balances, and manages the needs of diverse internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.
Qualifications
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree – Finance, Accounting, Business, Strategy required
Experience:
- 4-6 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking or transaction advisory services
Location:
- Preferred: Hybrid in Indianapolis, IN