Finance Business Partner (12-month fixed-term)
We are looking for a talented and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our team in Scoresby, VIC on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This role provides backfill for an established Finance Business Partner position while the incumbent supports our SAP transformation program. You'll step into an existing portfolio, with established stakeholder relationships and the support of an experienced Commercial Finance team around you.
It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting close to the business and wants broad finance partnering exposure across a diverse operational environment. You'll work alongside business leaders to help them understand financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and turn financial information into practical insights that support the business.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight, performance reporting and decision support across assigned business areas.
Own and maintain forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting activities, with a focus on understanding and clearly communicating the key drivers of performance.
Support the annual financial planning and budgeting process, working with stakeholders to develop robust financial plans and identify key assumptions, risks and opportunities.
Analyse financial and operational performance, identify emerging issues and opportunities, and provide clear, practical insights to stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, proactively identifying opportunities to improve financial insight, data quality and reporting processes while contributing to broader business performance improvements.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
3+ years of experience in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, FP&A; or a similar finance role within a large or complex organisation.




Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, service or other inventory-intensive environments.
Strong analytical capability, with the ability to look beyond reported results and understand the underlying commercial and operational drivers of performance.
Proven ability to interpret financial data and communicate financial information and insights clearly to stakeholders across the business.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build effective working relationships, manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across Finance and the broader business.
Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. CPA, CA, CMA or similar professional qualification is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary package
Participation in an annual variable compensation (bonus) program
Adaptable working arrangements
Comprehensive Cummins product training provided
Onsite parking
Employee Assistance Program available to employees
Paid Parental Leave (conditions apply)
To view our additional benefits, visit the Cummins careers site.
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📌 Financial Business Partner (12-Month Fixed-Term) (Melbourne)
🏢 Cummins
📍 Melbourne