Job Description
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.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This position will take an active role in all aspects of Engineering Finance. This role will work closely with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate reporting; as well as, partner with the Engineering business to analyze data to support business decisions and develop financial analytics. This role will focus on driving improvement in processes, systems, and planning. This position will also work directly with product management and finance on product portfolio management.
SFA ENGINEERING & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
The Senior Financial Analyst will learn all aspects of Engineering Finance. They will also have a chance to model and build projection tools, support business case analysis, design presentations, be a business partner, and enhance communication skills. Interested applicants should have a drive for continuous improvement and passion to understand complex systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support financial reporting and presentations including but not limited to Monthly Operating Reviews, budget and Forecast
- Lead the process and consolidation of annual Long Range Product Plan, Long Range Plant, Budget, and Monthly Forecasts and outlooks throughout the year
- Owns monthly close process, reconciliation, variance analysis and journal entries for Engineering
- Project Tooling Cashflow and amortization
- Define and communicate financial inputs for business case/program investments
- Help develop product portfolio review process, models, cadences, KPIs, and analysis tools
- Evaluate product success through financial metrics and cross-functional collaboration
- Deliver relevant performance reporting and financial decision support
- Develop and maintain financial models and data extraction methods
- Identify risks and opportunities in Engineering plans
- Become a trusted financial business partner to Engineering teams
- Collaborate with other SBUs to share practices and improve accuracy
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses (e.g., NPV, payback)
- Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 4–6 years of experience in Accounting/Finance
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage ambiguity, multiple priorities, and changing demands
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; knowledge of Alteryx, Snowflake, OneStream, MAPICS, PPM is a plus
- Experience developing tools to improve financial analysis
Strong interpersonal skills and cross-functional collaboration experience
Salary Range:
💲 $80,000 – $111,000 per year (based on experience, education, and location)
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