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Cummins

Placement Student- Hosted Finance

Oct 1, 2026• Darlington, United Kingdom

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At Cummins, we believe people should feel continuously challenged and engaged, making meaningful contributions and growing in their careers.

★ 4.3 out of 5 · 41 reviews

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Industrial: Equipment Manufacturing
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Why you should apply for a job to Cummins:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies Where CEOs Support Gender Diversity in 2024
  • 4.3/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 83% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 97% say the CEO supports gender diversity

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Placement Student -Hosted Finance

We are looking for an enthusiastic Hosted Finance Placement Student to join our team specializing in Finance for our Engine Business segment in UK, Darlington. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.

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

  • Support the Finance team with month-end close activities, including journal preparation, account reconciliations, and reporting; assist with financial analysis, variance investigations, and forecasting activities to support business decision-making.
  • Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and data analysis tools using Excel, Power BI, and other finance systems; work with stakeholders across Finance and wider business functions to resolve queries and improve processes.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate, simplify, and standardise finance processes; assist with the preparation of presentations and financial summaries for management reviews.
  • Participate in business projects and gain exposure to different areas of finance based on business requirements, help maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
  • Collaborate with other placement students across the site on community engagement and cross-functional projects.
  • Take ownership of assigned tasks and projects, delivering high-quality work within agreed timelines.

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

  • Working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related subject.
  • Excellent IT Skills, in particular Excel and Microsoft.
  • A willingness to challenge the norm and constantly look for improvements.
  • Competent in using collaboration tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams

CLOSING DATE: (Thursday, 12 th November 2026 11:59pm)

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2436737

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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Additional Information

  • Job category: Finance
  • Posted: Oct 1, 2026
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