Finance Leadership Development Program Associate

At Polaris Inc., 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.

About the role

The Polaris Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) offers a unique opportunity to accelerate your career development, business knowledge, and leadership skills through three years of rigorous business rotations within the Finance department. You will be given challenging assignments to prepare for future positions of significant responsibility. The variety of work introduces you to what working at Polaris is all about and helps you decide where to best apply your interests to meet the company's needs.

During this program, you will establish mentor relationships with business leadership that will continue throughout your career with Polaris. Polaris provides the resources, support, and environment needed to achieve both personal and professional success.

Program length: 3 years with 1-year rotations (3 total). Placement locations may include Plymouth, MN; Medina, MN; Huntsville, AL; Elkhart, IN; and/or Wyoming, MN.

• 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, you will transition into a full-time Finance-related position within the business, contingent on business needs and demonstrated skills.

Program Advantages

• Mentorship: Build meaningful relationships with leaders at various levels for ongoing guidance.
• Development: Structured and self-guided learning opportunities to build leadership skills.
• Networking: Intentional time with peers and leaders to build your professional network.
• Early Talent Summit Week: A 3-day immersive event in Wyoming, MN, bringing together all US interns and development program participants for professional development, networking, a graduation event, executive speakers, and team rides on Polaris vehicles.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to get involved in your local community.
• End of Rotation/Program Presentations: Present to senior leaders to showcase your career aspirations and recap your experience.

Benefits

• Generous 401K employee contribution matching program.
• Annual profit-sharing bonuses based on company and individual performance.
• Tuition reimbursement program for further education.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and discounted employee stock purchases.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs, paid time off, gym and personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off and support for community engagement through the Polaris Foundation.

Pay

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $68,000 to $72,500 per year. Individual salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Start dates are January 11th, 2027, or June 14th, 2027, based on graduation date.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field with a graduation date between August 2026 and May 2027.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• 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 in the future.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate between sites for rotations and be mobile beyond the program for career development.
• Must have reliable transportation for daily commuting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint.
• Active leadership experience in student organizations and/or work experiences with interest in growing leadership skills.
• Demonstrated strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.
• Strong interest in long-term career development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or co-op experience.

Relocation Assistance

Polaris offers a relocation program for qualifying employees, including:

• A lump sum payment.
• Self-haul moving package.
• Lease cancellation/duplicate housing reimbursement.
• Access to a relocation counselor for assistance with securing short-term housing.

You will be responsible for daily transportation to and from the office.

Selection Process

Applications are accepted from August to November. Selected candidates will complete a phone screen, business screen, and a virtual panel interview with HR and business leaders. Placements are finalized in late October for January start dates and mid-April for June start dates.

Monthly communications will be provided, including instructions for completing a Brand Slide to support your first rotation placement based on business needs, development areas, skills, and career aspirations.