Sr. Financial Analyst - Commercial/Work UTV

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Responsible for supporting the financial planning and strategic analysis needs of the Commercial (~$250M) division of Polaris.  This position leads the forecasting processes, owns business case analyses and ensures accuracy in the monthly close process, in addition to various projects to advance our capabilities and accuracy.  This role is part of the Off-Road Finance Team, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager for Off-Road, Commercial, Government and Defense, and partners closely with sales, operations, service, engineering and leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all forecasting cycles (including annual budget and 5-year plan) for entire Commercial P&L
• Act as a guide to the business through analyzing monthly results, understanding channel/customer mix, and helping to identify risks & opportunities
• Work closely with central and partner teams – plants/operations, freight, product cost, corporate, PG&A, Int’l – to understand complex business drivers and implications to the financials
• Analyze business cases to support decisions on new products and customer price negotiations
• Accounting responsibilities as assigned: to include preparing/posting monthly journal entries, calculating reserves (promo, flooring, warranty), price book uploads, etc.
• Opportunity to interact with and present financial analysis to the business VP and other leaders on a regular basis
• Identify and influence projects to enhance synergies and streamline processes across businesses
• Design and implement new tools (i.e. profitability / mix analysis) and procedures as needed to adapt to the ever-changing business and continue to align closer with the Off-Road toolset
• All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required.
• 4-6 years of experience in Accounting/Finance required.
• Well-organized, self-starter able to multi-task and manage priorities effectively and accurately
• Strong analytical and communication skills; detail and deadline oriented
• Proactive team-player with a continuous improvement mindset
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Able to think outside the box and willing to challenge the status quo
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and timelines

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability to clearly and concisely explain complex information to business partners
• Able to build strong relationships and trust across the team – cross-functionally, across levels and around the world
• Proven experience coordinating with and influencing cross-functional teams in a dynamic, matrixed organization

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $80,000 to $111,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.  While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range. 

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This position is not eligible for sponsorship

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.  Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.  Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance