Senior Financial Analyst

Position Overview

You will support the Powersports business by managing inventory reporting, financial performance insights, and capital forecasting activities. You will work closely with cross‑functional partners including SIOP, Materials, Plant Controllers, and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate forecasting, reporting, and alignment across operations. This role requires hands‑on analysis, ownership of key processes, and the ability to translate data into meaningful insights. You will play a central role in improving month‑to‑month financial visibility and operational decision‑making.

• Oversee raw material inventory, including in‑transit inventory and plant‑level balances, ensuring accuracy and visibility.
• Facilitate raw material forecasting by partnering with plant controllers and materials managers to improve forecast accuracy.
• Manage finished goods inventory reporting, including shippable and non‑shippable inventory, providing accurate data to support planning and forecasting.
• Own month‑end inventory consolidation, including maintaining core inventory reports and delivering related analysis.
• Support plant P&L performance by analyzing results and partnering with operations teams to understand key drivers.
• Perform variance analysis and coordinate follow‑up actions with plant and operations stakeholders.
• Manage consolidation activities and provide clear explanations of financial results and trends.
• Lead consolidated capital reporting and forecasting across the Powersports business.
• Partner with plant teams to improve capital spend forecasting and reporting structure.
• Contribute capital insights for monthly reporting and operational reviews.
• Maintain and enhance partially automated reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide expense management support for various Operations departments.

• Technical / Functional Expertise:
  Apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform the role effectively and stay current within the area of expertise.
• Critical Thinking:
  Analyze information objectively, evaluate options, and apply sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related major required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance or accounting required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Experience with financial systems such as Power BI, One Stream, or Alteryx.
• Ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable insights and plans.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
• To qualify, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

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.

• Competitive compensation, including a market‑leading profit‑sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted stock purchase plan with generous 401(k) matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; wellness programs.
• Gym & personal training reimbursement; life insurance; disability coverage.
• Paid volunteer time off through Polaris Foundation and Polaris Gives.

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 T To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see:
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