Finance Leadership Development Program Associate

polaris; Medina (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Profit-sharing bonuses

Job summary

Polaris Inc. invites you to join its Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP), a three-year sequence of rigorous business rotations designed to accelerate your career in finance.

This program offers challenging assignments, mentoring from business leaders, and exposure to FP&A, controllership, treasury, and more. Placements may include Plymouth, MN; Medina, MN; Huntsville, AL; Elkhart, IN; Wyoming, MN, with relocation support and a guaranteed path into a full-time finance role upon program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, or related field.
• Graduation date between August 2026 and May 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• U.S. person eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Complete three 1-year rotations across FP&A, controllership, treasury, and other areas.
• Move into a full-time finance role after program completion.

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

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.

Finance Leadership Development Program Associate

Leadership Development Program Overview

The 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 ; Medin a, MN ; Huntsville , AL; Elkhart, IN; and/or Wyo ming, 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

• Ment or shi p : y ou 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 ge nerous 401K employee c on tribution 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 3.0
• Must be able to commit to working 40 hours per week starting on one of the following dates: January 11 th , 2027. June 14 th , 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