Sr. Financial Analyst (Product Cost) - Plymouth, MN

United States·Plymouthsenior

Finance & AccountingFinancial Analyst

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Key Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for COGS across one or more Polaris product lines.Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end cost accounting activities,

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Position Overview:

The Finance Analyst supports global Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) spending through business analysis, financial reporting, and identification of cost improvement opportunities. Working across Global Procurement, Engineering, Financial Planning & Analysis, manufacturing plants, and business units, you will provide financial insights related to product cost. This role also advances continuous improvement within the Product Cost organization by strengthening processes, systems, budgeting, and reporting. You’ll gain broad exposure to the business while helping leaders understand cost drivers and make informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for COGS across one or more Polaris product lines.
Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end cost accounting activities, including reconciliations and financial analysis for assigned product lines.
Partner with Purchasing and Engineering teams to understand business drivers, monitor financial accuracy, and provide decision support.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to provide ongoing financial support for product costing, purchasing, and manufacturing plants.
Develop and enhance processes and tools used to calculate and analyze operating metrics across functions that affect COGS, including Purchasing and Engineering.
Identify and implement improvements to Product Cost processes, systems, budgeting, reporting, and related efficiencies.
Analyze financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable, summary-level information and recommendations for senior leaders.
Provide financial support for special projects and future programs.

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.
Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
Data & Analytical Literacy: You interpret data, metrics, or reporting to inform decisions, identify trends, and measure outcomes relevant to your role.

Responsibilities

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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounting or Finance, including at least 3 years specializing in cost accounting, bills of materials, or supply chain.
Demonstrated ability to analyze large volumes of data and synthesize findings into actionable, summary-level information and recommendations for senior leaders.
Extensive experience using Microsoft tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives within Finance and with cross-functional groups.
Proven ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience working routinely with senior management.
High level of integrity and dependability, with the ability to address priorities with an appropriate sense of urgency.
CMA or MBA preferred.
Experience SAP and OneStream is preferred.
This position is based in Bass Creek, Minnesota, in a standard office environment.
Minimal travel may be required.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The 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. 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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Plymouth, United States

On-site at the office

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Pay per year: $80,000–$111,000 a year; 4% below the $100,000 median for Financial Analyst jobs on Jobera (299 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 1 day ago
Employer: has 77 open jobs on Jobera.