At Polaris, making great products is not just a job – it is a way of life.Polaris Sales Australia is a fully-owned subsidiary of a NYSE listed company with an annual turnover of US $8 billion, and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of both off-road and on-road vehicles. As a recognized leader in the powersports industry worldwide, we have been making machines that provide solutions for over 60 years.The Role:At Polaris Australia we are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. This is an on-site position requiring daily in-office presence to collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide financial insights, and support critical business decisions. The role involves financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with the ability to translate financial data into clear and actionable insights for leadership.What you'll be doing:Manage and oversee accounts payable and receivable process, ensuring accuracy and efficiencyMonitor vendor payments and invoice approvalsEnsure timely and accurate billing, collections and reconciliation of customer accountsLead financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting and variance analysisDevelop and maintain financial models to support business decisionsPreparation of work papers to support monthly close processes and month-end balance verificationActive participation on budget and forecast planningAnalyze financial data and explain variances vs Budget or ForecastMaintaining Asset register and expense analysisPerform monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliation to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial recordsInvestigate and resolve discrepancies in general ledger accountsSupport internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysisSupport Environmental, Sustainability and Governance reportingWhat we are looking for:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related fieldStrong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling and data visualization tools is preferred3-5 years of experience in Financial Analysis, FP&A, or Accounting rolesExperience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 is a plus)Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work across departmentsExcellent verbal and written communication skills to convey financial concepts effectivelyAbility to simplify complex financial information for stakeholders at all levelsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple prioritiesAttention to detail, the ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently and agility to meet demands of an evolving business environment.Ability to confidently communicate financial information with a range of internal and external stakeholdersResults OrientedWhat we offer:Collaborative and dynamic work environmentCompetitive salary and benefitsThe position is based at Polaris Head Office in Derrimut, VictoriaWorking hours 8:30am – 5:00pmFlexibility to work from home one day a weekHow to Apply:Please apply online and submit a copy of your CV and cover letter covering the key selection criteria.How do your skills match this job?Your application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a financial analyst?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years of accounting experience do you have?How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel?Have you worked in a role which requires experience with financial analysis and modelling?
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