**DESCRIPTION** We are looking for a talented Financial Analysis Manager to join our team specializing in Finance and Costing for Cummins in Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. **In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:** + Lead the Costing and PFR team, setting clear goals and expectations for deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives. + Drive the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) submission and quarterly forecasts for key financial areas such as volumes, standard hours, managed expenses, purchase variances, inventory, variance analysis, and bridge preparation. + Conduct variance analysis for actuals vs. AOP/forecasts, including headcount, project expenses, wave savings, purchase variances, and inventory, providing financial insights and support to various stakeholders. + Oversee the annual standard cost-setting exercise, preparing detailed analyses of material cost and overhead changes to ensure accurate and well-supported standard cost updates. + Lead the Annual Physical Verification Exercise as the primary finance contact, managing planning, execution, and variance analysis to ensure high accuracy and compliance. + Support the financial closing process by ensuring accuracy in inventory valuation (including excess & obsolete stock), material cost reporting, and substantiation of high-quality balance sheet reconciliations. + Review and adjust tax forecasts, balance sheets, and cash flow hedge reports, ensuring alignment with changing financial forecasts and business strategies. + Coach and develop PFR & Inventory team members, fostering their professional growth, building technical capabilities, and creating a clear succession roadmap. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **To be successful in this role you will need the following:** + Strong collaboration skills – Builds partnerships and works effectively with stakeholders to align financial performance with business goals. + Effective communication – Delivers clear, tailored financial insights to different audiences, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making. + Results-driven leadership – Provides direction, delegates tasks, and removes obstacles to achieve financial targets and business objectives. + Analytical and problem-solving expertise – Interprets complex financial data, identifies trends, and evaluates risks and opportunities to drive business improvements. + Strategic financial planning – Utilizes forecasting, variance analysis, and performance metrics to guide decision-making and align with organizational strategies. + Process optimization and adaptability – Continuously improves financial reporting and operational processes while effectively managing ambiguity and complexity. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education/ Experience:** + College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. + Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required. + Experience using Oracle systems/tools would be beneficial. + Supervisory experience required. **Job** Finance **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2410803 **Relocation Package** No