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 an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

As part of the Center of Excellence finance team, this role will be a decision expert that is focused on processes and/or decision types that span across operating divisions and/or functions. The role will be focused on partnering with the business and providing insights using data and analytics to drive sound business decisions. In order to be successful, the individual must have a continuous improvement mindset and proactively seek out opportunities to standardize processes and systems. This person must have a positive attitude, be a team player with strong communication skills and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, change-oriented environment.
What Will You Do? 
In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: 

• Identify the business analytics that drives business performance and develop financial analyses to drive decisions in the specified area(s).
• Use Business Intelligence tool sets (SAP, Qlik, PowerBI, OneStream, etc...) to increase reporting efficiency and effectiveness with a focus on consistency in the dataset to drive expansion of reporting capabilities. Provides recommendations to help drive sound business decisions.
• Influence the organization, directly and indirectly, by being able to tell the story behind the numbers.
• Engage with others across the organization to challenge the status quo and develop the best possible solutions for the organization. Drive standardization and best practices across the given areas of responsibility.
• Analyze business performance, effectively communicate findings and provide recommendations to business partners.
• Prepare comprehensive standard reports that highlight key business insights and drive action.
• Drive processes within the organization, such as annual plan, ongoing forecasts, long-range plan, etc. through strong working relationships with key business partners.
• Review and analyze data across a wide breadth of areas including capital expenditures, working capital, product development (ROI), asset/liability management, product pricing, profitability, cost center expenses, etc.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Provides influential leadership to business partners and project/initiative team members at various levels throughout the organization.
• Subject matter expert in the Toro “data set” and how we can best utilize information to drive business insight and decisions. Focuses on best method to convey the information to the business users, such as through data visualization and reporting.
• Performs under pressure of tight deadlines and manages competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited travel required

What Do You Need? 
To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

• B.A./B.S. Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting. Advanced degrees and financial certification preferred.
• Level II Analyst: 3-5 years experience
• Level III Analyst: 5 years experience
• Strong analytical, accounting, and problem-solving skills, with a mindset to drive insight from vast amounts of data.
• Broad experience in planning, budgeting, and accounting. Experience in manufacturing environment a plus.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to team with and provide influential leadership to the business.
• 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, TM1, Qlikview, PowerBI, OneStream, Domo, and other similar tools is a plus.
• Ability to work in a dynamic organization with changing needs.

 
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 HQlocation 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 the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility.
Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.
At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to 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.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.