Financial Analyst I

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.
We're proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Financial Analyst I and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. This will be a remote role so working out of your home office in the United States. Due to team location, we need candidates to be in EST or CST.

The Finance Business Partner team is responsible for providing value and structure to the company's ongoing and long-term financial strategy by providing leadership with the right information and insights to produce well-informed business decisions. While collaborating directly with all company functions, we serve as a catalyst across the organization to help execute the company's financial objectives. The Finance Business Partner team fits within the FP&A structure of the company and works closely with multiple departments within finance but also other departments like sales & professional services, legal, order management, etc.

As a Financial Analyst, you will report to the Finance Director and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of a global business function. This highly visible role partners closely with finance and business leadership to provide real-time financial insights, ensuring alignment with corporate and functional short- and long-term objectives. You will focus on managing financial data, maintaining forecasts, tracking key performance metrics, and ensuring adherence to budgets and company policies. Your work will support leadership in executing both short and long-term business strategies by providing meaningful financial aspects and ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with Finance and business management as a trusted advisor, providing financial analysis and strategic insights for a business unit.
• Collect, consolidate, and analyze operational forecast data, tracking key changes and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Develop a deep understanding of business performance drivers, staying informed on key initiatives, challenges, and opportunities.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for bookings, billings, and revenue.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to support business and sales teams, enabling data-driven decision making.
• Adhere to monthly close process and interpret actual to forecast variance analysis on billings and revenue.
• Assist management with ad-hoc requests, analysis, and reports.
• Assist with driving consistency and accuracy in reporting.
• Ensure day-to-day operational financial processes run smoothly while supporting continuous process improvements.
• Act as a key partner in financial planning, helping refine forecasts and validate business assumptions.
• Partner with Finance and Data & Analytics team to develop insightful reports and dashboards for management.
• Ensure conformance to corporate policies including Revenue Recognition and Ethics, along with all other company procedures.

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the software/SaaS industry.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data in a clear and compelling manner.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally across finance and business teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and BI tools (Tableau experience a plus).

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we'd be happy to chat.

What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
• Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

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