Cummins Inc. ยท 2 hours ago
Cost Analyst
Fridley, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$67K/yr - $101K/yrCummins Inc. is seeking a talented Cost Analyst to join their Finance team. In this role, you will provide accurate cost data to empower management decisions, drive cost efficiency, and ensure data integrity while supporting product lifecycle management and financial transparency.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Enable Smarter Decision-Making By providing accurate and timely cost data, you'll empower management to make informed operational and strategic decisions
Drive Cost Efficiency Your analysis of cost variances (like IPV and PPV) will help identify inefficiencies and areas for cost savings, directly influencing profitability
Ensure Data Integrity Maintaining the cost master and updating standard costs ensures consistency and reliability in financial reporting and planning
Support Product Lifecycle Management Creating and maintaining costing for new items helps ensure accurate pricing and margin analysis from product launch onward
Improve Financial Transparency Conducting cost audits and variance analysis will uncover hidden issues and provide clarity on cost drivers across departments
Enhance Inventory Valuation Accuracy Your involvement in inventory valuation ensures that financial statements reflect true inventory costs, supporting compliance and audit readiness
Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration By identifying data needs and working with other departments, you'll foster collaboration and streamline data flows for better analysis
Strengthen Strategic Presentations Preparing analysis and presentation materials for leadership helps translate complex data into actionable insights, influencing high-level decisions
This role will be responsible for completing the quarterly reactive costing process. Including interpreting, analyzing and communicating the current costing trends to stakeholders to drive financial performance that aligns to organizational goals and strategies
Ensure accurate and timely month-end close support for the plant, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and other closing activities
Participate in or lead special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong Financial Acumen
Effective Communication Skills
Collaborative Mindset
Stakeholder Awareness
Agility and Continuous Learning
Initiative and Self-Development
College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent field or studying for accounting entry qualifications
Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study required
Can work independently with some oversight
Ability to navigate through multiple finance systems such as Oracle and tools to gather data or information
Attention to detail
Company
Cummins Inc.
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
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