Analyst 2 - FP&A, Pricing & Programs

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Who Are We?     

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and a healthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career. 

The Toro Company (TTC) Pricing & Programs Analytics team is seeking an individual driven by curiosity and continuous improvement mindset while delivering strong, stable daily operations and providing financial insights to our business partners.  This role is responsible for developing, supporting, analyzing, and executing pricing & program strategies for assigned divisions of moderate complexity. The role will be focused on partnering with the business and providing insights using data and analytics to drive sound business decisions. 

What Will You Do?  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:  

Day-to-day responsibilities (Programs):

• Analyze program performance, effectively communicate findings, and provide recommendations to business partners.

• Use Business Intelligence tool sets to increase reporting efficiency and effectiveness with a focus on consistency in the dataset to drive expansion of reporting capabilities.  Provide recommendations to help drive sound business decisions.

• Support program expense projections, monthly account reconciliations, and fiscal year-end closing processes.

• Conduct financial analysis of marketing programs to measure effectiveness, ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Review, approve, and process deviations in compliance with company policies.

• Maintain and support program setup in SAP.

• Document and enhance processes to improve operational efficiency.

Day-to-day responsibilities (Pricing):

• Develop and ensure continuous improvement of pricing tools and policies.

• Generate report(s) that will enhance the view of current market offering, margins, quantity sold, product support cost, competitive bid, sales rebate, floor-plan interest expense and any of applicable variable that will enable our ability to improve financial reward.

• Create various financial models and ad hoc reports to review profitability, market trends and competitive modeling.

• Work in conjunction with Product Management to create, track, and maintain pricing strategies, including segment strategies for each market and distribution channel.

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree required; in Accounting, Finance, Business or related degree specification preferred.

• Analyst II: 2-4+ years' experience in the field or related area.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a mindset to drive insight from vast amounts of data.

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to team with and provide leadership to the business. Ability to be straight forward and candid while remaining professional.

• Curious learner, self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset. Looks for ways to streamline and improve processes.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skillset required.

• Strong systems ability utilizing SAP, OneStream, Qlikview, PowerBI and other similar tools is a plus.

• Ability to work in a dynamic organization with changing needs .

• Familiarity with SOX compliance procedures preferred.

Work environment:

• Hybrid work environment.

• Performs under pressure of tight deadlines and manages competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborate with business teams across the company.

What Can We Give You?     

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including: 

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.  

• Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!  

• Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.  

• Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.  

• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.  

• Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.  

• Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in a hybrid way, with some time spent in office and some from home, has promoted team building and flexibility. ​#LI-Hybrid​ 

• Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $68,000 - $90,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.  

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system. 

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.