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 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 in Burlington MA headquarters, we need folks to be in EST zone.

As a Financial Analyst, you will support Finance Business Partners and executive leadership by managing and forecasting headcount expenses, preparing reports, and conducting variance analyses. Reporting to the Finance Manager, we are looking for an individual with strong analytical skills, advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and experience in financial planning and analysis. An ideal candidate collaborates across teams, adapts to changing business needs and technologies, and maintains confidentiality and organizational excellence. They manage multiple priorities under pressure, deliver accurate financial insights, and provide key information to guide strategic initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for exposure to executives across the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee the forecasting and reporting of company-wide headcount expenses.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to gather and process headcount change requests.
• Prepare, update, and distribute comprehensive headcount reporting packages for company leadership, including the CFO and CHRO.
• Conduct variance analyses by comparing headcount and compensation forecasts to previous assumptions.
• Support ad hoc analytical projects as required.
• Manage and maintain the headcount forecasting module, working closely with the Financial Systems Team to implement performance updates.
• Integrate headcount and compensation data from newly acquired companies into financial forecasts.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience in corporate or business unit finance, ideally within an enterprise software environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with a focus on speed and creating repeatable processes.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, ambition, and a drive to learn and share knowledge.
• Analytical mindset with clear communication skills to articulate objectives and present findings.
• Capacity to perform well under pressure and respond quickly to business needs.
• Previous experience in planning, analysis, and reporting for multinational organizations is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of linking financial outcomes to operational performance drivers.
• Team-oriented approach with a commitment to cross-functional collaboration.

In addition to these core qualifications, the ideal candidate consistently demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement within finance operations. Adaptability in navigating complex business challenges and a willingness to embrace evolving technologies will further enhance effectiveness in this capacity. As the organization continues to expand, maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment in all aspects of headcount planning and reporting is essential. A keen attention to detail, coupled with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, will drive accurate and insightful financial analysis that supports strategic business decisions.

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.

Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!