Financial Analyst II

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 II and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. This will be a remote role working out of your home office in the US, but due to team location, we need folks to be in EST zone.

As a Financial Analyst II, you will report to the Finance Director and support and compliment the growth of the OPEX Finance Business Partner team. We are looking for an individual who will leverage their analytical skillset and insights to structure conversations for smart business decisions, and build upon a framework for strong financial analysis, reporting and business support. This unique role provides visibility into multiple functions and expense profiles within the organization. You will work closely with the Finance Partner team to help manage all financial aspects of a business unit, and to create a real and active partnership with the budget owners of the BU leadership team.

In this role, you will:

• Manage process for Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting for OPEX for all functions within a global business unit.
• Partner with functional leaders of the business unit and become the subject matter expert for COGS, Opex, and Headcount
• Manage headcount tracking and expense models for rolling forecast
• Assist with support for Quarterly Business Reviews and other periodic operating review meetings
• Assist with developing, updating, and distributing key operational reports
• Support the monthly close process by preparing expense accruals, comparing actuals to plan, and performing variance analysis
• Work with large datasets to translate into preset financial models, as well as the development of new models
• Align with monthly accounting close and controls to determine accurate actual results
• Identify financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Support any M & A related activity within the business unit
• Ensure conformance to corporate policies including GAAP Accounting and Ethics, along with all other company procedures

Your background:

• Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience in corporate or business unit finance, preferably for an enterprise software company
• Advanced expertise in Excel and PowerPoint is required with attention to speed and repeatable approach
• Solid work ethic, personal ambition, and desire to learn and share information
• Ability to build relationships and work with functional management
• Analytical approach to problem solving with the ability to clearly articulate objectives and communicate results
• Ability to thrive under pressure and employ a sense of urgency in supporting the business
• Prior planning, analysis and reporting experience in a multi-national business environment is considered a plus
• Solid analytical skills to be able to link financial results to operational performance drivers
• Ability to work in a team environment and engage in cross-functional collaboration

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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