Sr Financial Analyst

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.

Position Overview:

As a Finance Business Partner supporting the Engineering organization, you will play a critical role in financial planning, analysis, and decision support that helps drive business performance. You will partner closely with engineering leaders to manage budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial governance activities across the portfolio. You will analyze financial results, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights that support informed decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes, collaborate with cross-functional leaders, and provide meaningful financial leadership across a complex and dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and ongoing financial planning activities for the Engineering organization.

• Analyze organizational and project-level financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and develop recommendations for leadership.

• Prepare, interpret, and communicate financial results, forecasts, and business insights to finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• Own monthly close processes, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, and variance analysis.

• Support financial governance activities and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

• Partner with engineering and business leaders to evaluate financial performance and support strategic decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through enhanced reporting, process standardization, and documentation.

Desired Competencies:

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, or a related discipline.

• Strong experience with financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and business leaders.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and financial governance practices.

• Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or product development organizations preferred.

• Experience with OneStream, Alteryx, or similar analytical and reporting tools preferred.

• Wyoming, MN location, three days a week in-office/two work-from-home.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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. 

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 and disability offerings.  Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com.  To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).