Masters Degree Apprenticeship

We are looking for an enthusiastic finance apprentice to join our team specializing in Planning, Forecasting & Reporting for our DBU Europe department in Wellingbrough, UK During your apprenticeship 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!

Summary of the course: 

The Planning, Forecasting & Reporting Apprentice role is a developmental position within the Planning, Forecasting & Reporting Team. During the apprenticeship you will work 4 days per week, inclusive of 1 day per week for study at Kaplan. The working hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm. On completion of this apprenticeship, you will obtain between ACCA or CIMA qualification. 

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

• 7 GCSEs including Math’s and English at grade 6 or above with 5 other GCSEs subjects at 4 or above. 
• Or 3 A Levels subjects including either Math’s or Accounting (grades A-E) (or equivalent) 
• Or AAT Qualified Level 4 or equivalent other professional body qualification at the same level. 
• Or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Mathematics from a recognized university equivalent to a UK Bachelor's degree.
• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Building strong working relationships across the business, working closely to achieve company objectives.
• Analyzes financial data by evaluating results and solutions to support business decisions; prepares and presents financial information by summarizing data to communicate results in compliance with regulations and stakeholder expectations; partners with stakeholders to drive financial performance that aligns to organizational goals and strategies.

Why Cummins 

As an apprentice at Cummins, you will have the chance to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that prepares you for a successful career in the industry.

Working at Cummins

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!’   

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

• Working collaboratively with country finance teams and business partners to support with the budgeting, reporting and analysis.
• Supporting the team with reporting and analysis of actual and budgeted results including variance analysis using multiple systems.
• Monthly preparation of reports and presentations for management, including the preparation of charts, graphs, and tables to effectively convey the financials to the business.
• Process improvement projects to streamline current processes, improving both efficiency and controls.
• Working capital management, including supporting the forecasting, reporting and analysis working cross functionally.