Associate Financial Analyst

Finance Leadership Development Program AssociateThe Polaris Finance Leadership Development Program (F L DP) offers you the unique opportunity to accelerate your career development, business knowledge, and leadership skills through three years of rigorous business rotations within the Finance department.Through your business rotations, you will be given challenging assignments to accelerate your career development for future positions of significant responsibility. The variety of work gives you an introduction to what working at Polaris is all about and helps you decide where you can best apply your interests to meet the company's needs. During this program, you will also establish mentor relationships with our business leadership that will continue throughout your career with Polaris. Polaris provides the resources, support, and environment you need to achieve both personal and professional success in this role.Program Length: 3 Years Rotation Length: 1 Year (3 X) Placement Locations could Include: Plymouth, MN; Medina, MN; Huntsville, AL; Elkhart, IN; and/or Wyoming, MN.Areas you'll gain exposure to in your rotations include:Commercial (FP&A or Controllership role for one of our business units or functions)Operations (Engineering, Sourcing, Operations FP&A, or Manufacturing)Enterprise (Treasury, Internal Audit, Corporate FP&A, Strategic Capital, Digital and IT or Financial Services)Upon completion of the Development Program, you will transition into a full-time Finance-related position within the business, contingent on business needs and the skills and experience you demonstrate during the program.Program Advantages: As a Polaris employee, you will enjoy specific benefits beyond rotational experiences, including:Mentorship: You will build meaningful relationships with leaders at various levels of the organization for ongoing mentorship.Development: A blend of structured and self-guided learning opportunities provided throughout the program that are intended to build leadership skills.Networking: Intentional time with peers and leaders at Polaris to build your professional network.Early Talent Summit Week: You participate in our 3-day event in our Wyoming, MN office. This immersive experience brings together all US interns and DPs for professional development, structured networking, a DP graduation event, inspiring executive speakers, and a thrilling team ride on some of your favorite Polaris vehicles.Community Engagement: Opportunity to get involved in your local community.End of Rotation/Program Presentations: Present to our senior level leaders to showcase your career aspirations and recap your internship experience.Polaris Benefit Highlights:A generous 401K employee contribution matching program.Pay for Performance Company which uniquely allows employees to receive Annual Profit-Sharing bonuses based upon the performance of the employee.Tuition Reimbursement program to support employees who want to further their education.The Selection Process:Applications are accepted from August-November. Selected candidates will complete a phone screen followed by a business screen and a virtual panel interview with HR and business leaders. Upon acceptance, the Early Talent team will provide monthly communications including instructions on completing a Brand Slide, which supports your first rotation placement based on business needs, development areas, skills, and individual career aspirations. Placements are finalized in late October for January start dates and in mid-April for June start dates. Your start with Polaris is based on graduation date, with roles beginning in either January or June.DP Relocation Assistance:Polaris offers a relocation program through our mobility vendor for employees who qualify. Benefits include a lump sum payment, self-haul moving package, lease cancellation/duplicate housing reimbursement, and access to a relocation counselor. The counselor will explain available resources and assist in securing short-term housing. You will be responsible for daily transportation to and from the office.Required Qualifications:A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, or other related field with a graduation date between August 2026 and May 2027.Minimum overall GPA of 3.0Must be able to commit to working 40 hours per week starting on one of the following dates:January 11th, 2027.June 14th, 2027.Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.Must be willing to travel and relocate between sites for your rotations, as well as be mobile beyond the rotational program to support your career development.Must have reliable transportation for daily commuting to and from the office.Proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint.Active leadership experience in student organizations and/or work experiences with interest to continue to grow your leadership skills.Demonstrated strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.Strong interest in long-term career development.Preferred Qualifications:Previous Internship/Co-op experience.Strong interest in long-term career development.This position is not eligible for sponsorship. To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply on our career page.The starting pay range for Minnesota is $68,000 to $72,500 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!