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 Polaris 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 continue throughout your career at Polaris. The program provides resources, support, and an environment to achieve both personal and professional success.

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

Responsibilities

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

Program Advantages

• Mentorship: Build meaningful relationships with leaders at various levels for ongoing mentorship.
• Development: A blend of 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: Participate in a 3-day 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: Opportunity 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.

Requirements

• A 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 able to commit to working 40 hours per week starting on January 11th, 2027, or June 14th, 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 in the future.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate between sites for rotations and be mobile beyond the program to support 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 continuing to grow 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.

Benefits

• A generous 401K employee contribution matching program.
• Annual profit-sharing bonuses based on employee performance.
• Tuition reimbursement program to support further education.
• Relocation assistance for qualifying employees, including a lump sum payment, self-haul moving package, lease cancellation/duplicate housing reimbursement, and access to a relocation counselor.
• Competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan and pay-for-performance culture.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and discounted employee stock purchases.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits: 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 to support community engagement.

Pay

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

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week).
• Start dates: January 11th, 2027, or June 14th, 2027.

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 from the Early Talent team include instructions for completing a Brand Slide to support your first rotation placement.