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:
You will serve as a strategic finance partner to the Supply Chain and Sourcing organization, providing guidance on key financial decisions that impact sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and cost management. You will work closely with cross-functional leaders to evaluate financial implications of global supply chain initiatives, including total landed cost optimization and tariff mitigation strategies. In this role, you will help shape forward-looking supply chain strategy by identifying risks, opportunities, and cost drivers across a global supplier network. You will also lead financial reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance decision-making and operational performance. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence enterprise-wide supply chain strategy through high-impact financial insights and analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with supply chain and procurement leaders to evaluate sourcing strategies, supplier footprint decisions, and key cost drivers.
Lead development and refinement of total landed cost models and enterprise cost frameworks, incorporating freight, tariffs, duties, inventory, and working capital impacts.
Serve as the finance lead on global supply chain initiatives, including tariff mitigation, supplier transitions, nearshoring/onshoring, and dual sourcing strategies.
Monitor supplier financial health, cost competitiveness, and risk exposure, providing insights to mitigate supply disruption and financial risk.
Drive financial review cadence with sourcing leadership, analyzing PPV, cost-out initiatives, and key performance drivers.
Identify and communicate risks and opportunities related to commodity markets, tariffs, supplier pricing, and macroeconomic factors.
Support executive-level presentations on sourcing strategy, transformation initiatives, and business performance.
Lead monthly financial close activities for sourcing, including variance analysis and actionable performance insights.
Drive continuous improvement of sourcing finance processes, tools, and reporting using analytical and lean methodologies.
Desired Competencies:
Business Acumen: You understand how your work impacts financial performance, operational efficiency, and organizational goals, and you make decisions with the broader business @context in mind.
Data & Analytical Literacy: You interpret data, metrics, or reporting to inform decisions, identify trends, and measure outcomes relevant to your role.
Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA preferred.
Minimum of 6 years of finance or accounting experience.
Demonstrated expertise in supply chain finance, sourcing finance, or operations finance required.
Experience working with global supply chains, including tariffs, duties, and supplier footprint strategies.
Ability to assess supplier financial health and evaluate risk exposure.
Strong financial modeling skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel.
Experience with financial systems and tools such as OneStream, Power BI, or Alteryx preferred.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvement initiatives.
Some occasional travel required.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $110,000 to $140,000 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.
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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 (https://www.polaris.com/en-us/)
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) .
At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team. We value our differences and align our passions to do great work. As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures. Learn more at
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