Senior Product Cost Analytics Lead

Polaris Inc; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Finance Analyst to support global COGS spending through business analysis, financial reporting, and cost improvement opportunities.

You will partner with Purchasing, Engineering, and manufacturing teams to influence cost drivers and enhance budgeting, reporting, and processes across product lines. The role emphasizes performance analysis, data-driven decision support for senior leaders, and cross-functional collaboration in a matrix organization.

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 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 with senior management.

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.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CMA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Job description

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Finance Analyst to support global COGS spending through business analysis, financial reporting, and cost improvement opportunities.

You will partner with Purchasing, Engineering, and manufacturing teams to influence cost drivers and enhance budgeting, reporting, and processes across product lines. The role emphasizes performance analysis, data-driven decision support for senior leaders, and cross-functional collaboration in a matrix organization.