DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a talented Senior Financial Analyst to join our European team specializing in Finance for our Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems in Cwmbran, United Kingdom.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
1. Drive informed decisionmaking by delivering complex financial analyses, forecasts, and variance explanations to department leadership.
2. Act as a trusted business partner to operational and support functions, aligning financial insights with organizational goals and strategies.
3. Lead the development and consolidation of annual budgets, expense forecasts, and staffing plans to support sustainable performance.
4. Strengthen financial discipline by ensuring accuracy, integrity, and transparency in financial reporting and statistical analysis.
5. Provide clear, actionable insights by interpreting trends, risks, and opportunities across financial and operational data.
6. Support effective cost management through detailed project expenditure analysis, recharge activities, and cost calculations.
7. Enable continuity and leadership within the finance function by acting as a standin for the Finance Manager when required.
8. Coach and support lessexperienced Financial Analysts, contributing to capability building and continuous improvement within the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
9. Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
10. Proven ability to manage complexity, prioritize effectively, and optimize work processes in a fastpaced environment.
11. Effective communication and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders with varying levels of financial expertise.
12. A proactive, actionoriented mindset with a commitment to continuous learning, selfdevelopment, and inclusive teamwork.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
13. Approximately 5 years of relevant financial analysis experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment, with strong exposure to operational or plantbased finance.
14. Demonstrated experience in cost analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, and project expenditure management, supporting both operational and support functions.
15. Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is preferred; candidates may also be considered qualified by experience with a strong, relevant industry background.
16. Working knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and reporting standards (, US GAAP), with the ability to operate effectively in a complex business environment.
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