Financial Analyst - Senior

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

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

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

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

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.