Sr. Financial Analyst - Sourcing - Plymouth, MN
Sr. Financial Analyst - Sourcing - Plymouth, MN
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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.
The Global Sourcing Sr. Financial Analyst is a member of Polaris Operations Finance team and is responsible for all day-to-day aspects of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for Polaris worldwide raw material this role you will be responsible for collection consolidation reporting and messaging of Raw Materials and Import Duties/Tariffs spend results. This team member will be integral in the analysis of business performance development of forecasts / plans and the identification/measurement of cost savings opportunities. By nature of supporting a Global Sourcing organization this role will also require an understanding of financial accounting and cost accounting concepts.
This is a highly visible role supporting a worldwide organization with significant cross-functional exposure. A successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong finance/accounting and analytical skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work closely with Operations Finance Leadership to produce and present executive reporting materials to simplify messages and improve cross functional executive understanding of operational results of Raw Materials spend
Lead the coordination and consolidation of budgeting forecasting and long range strategic planning for Raw Materials spend; including development of financial models and tools to support and standardize processes
Serve as the planning reporting & analysis lead for raw material import costs; including tariffs & duties
Partner across levels within the organization to coordinate data gathering and compilation of key financial operations metrics / initiatives (e.g. cost savings commodity market impacts vendor negotiations risk / opportunity identification etc.)
Drive continuous improvement through the Operations Finance organization through sharing of best practices standardizing processes and problem solving
Book month-end journal entries including but not limited to Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and Import Duties
Perform ad hoc financial analysis for projects as assigned including but not limited to NPV and Payback calculations on investments and cost leverage opportunities
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Skills and Knowledge:
Bachelor degree in finance accounting or related field. MBA preferred.
Prior experience in Supply Chain Global Trade or Operations Finance preferred
3 years of experience in finance accounting or sourcing required
Strong ability to work with business leaders to deliver results including the ability to persuade
Strong verbal and written communication skills with an eye towards continuous process improvement including the ability to innovate and simplify both finance and operational messages with attention to detail and deadlines
Demonstrated ability to solve problems multi-task and manage multiple priorities High degree of intellectual curiosity
Advanced Excel & PowerPoint experience required. Alteryx and PowerBI experience preferred.
Working Conditions:
Dynamic fast-paced cross functional team environment
This role features hybrid working conditions
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $80000 to $111000 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.
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.g.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
