Finance Leadership Development Program

Company Overview

Polaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, founded in 1954. They offer a diverse portfolio of products and services, including boats, off-road vehicles, and commercial vehicles. Polaris pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences, empowering employees to take on challenging assignments in an agile working environment.

Leadership Development Program Overview

The Polaris Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) offers an opportunity to accelerate career development, business knowledge, and leadership skills through three years of rigorous business rotations within the Finance department. Rotations involve challenging assignments to prepare for future positions of significant responsibility, providing an introduction to working at Polaris and helping individuals apply their interests to company needs. The program includes establishing mentor relationships with business leadership.

• Program Length: 3 Years
• Rotation Length: 1 Year (3X)
• Placement Locations: Plymouth, MN; Medina, MN; Huntsville, AL; Elkhart, IN; and/or Wyoming, MN.

Areas of Exposure

• Commercial: FP&A or Controllership role for 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, participants transition into a full-time Finance-related position, contingent on business needs and demonstrated skills.

Program Advantages

• Mentorship: Build relationships with leaders for ongoing mentorship.
• Development: Blend of structured and self-guided learning to build leadership skills.
• Networking: Intentional time with peers and leaders.
• Early Talent Summit Week: A 3-day event in Wyoming, MN, for professional development, networking, executive speakers, and a team ride.
• Community Engagement: Opportunity to get involved in the local community.
• End of Rotation/Program Presentations: Present career aspirations and recap experience to senior leaders.

Polaris Benefit Highlights

• Generous 401K employee contribution matching program.
• Pay for Performance Company with Annual Profit-Sharing bonuses.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.

The Selection Process

• Applications accepted August-November.
• Process includes phone screen, business screen, and virtual panel interview.
• Selected candidates complete a Brand Slide for first rotation placement.
• Placements finalized in late October for January start dates and mid-April for June start dates.
• Start dates are based on graduation date (January or June).

DP Relocation Assistance

• Relocation program available for qualifying employees.
• Benefits include a lump sum payment, self-haul moving package, lease cancellation/duplicate housing reimbursement, and access to a relocation counselor.
• Employees are responsible for daily transportation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint.

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 commit to working 40 hours per week starting 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.
• Willingness to travel and relocate between sites for rotations and be mobile for career development.
• Reliable transportation for daily commuting.
• Active leadership experience in student organizations and/or work experiences with an interest in continuing leadership skill growth.
• 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/Co-op experience.
• Strong interest in long-term career development.