Financial Analyst II

About the role

Join us as a Financial Analyst II and help propel business forward at Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of software that enables customers to develop, deploy, and manage responsible, AI-powered applications with agility and ease. Most of the Corporate FP&A team and executive leadership are located near our Burlington, MA headquarters. Preference will be given to local candidates, but we will consider remote candidates based in the Eastern Time Zone or those able to work primarily during Eastern Time business hours.

As a Financial Analyst II, you will be at the center of a public company’s growth strategy, working with top-level executives, building operational plans, analyzing data, and modeling acquisition targets. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Finance, you will manage multiple priorities under tight timelines, deliver accurate financial insights, and provide key information to guide strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain acquisition-related financial models, including ARR, Billings & Revenue, operating expenses, and interpretation of various financial aspects.
• Act as the primary finance business partner to the EVP of Corporate Development, including expense forecasting and accruals for acquisition-related expenses.
• Contribute to executive-level presentations and financial analyses for senior leadership.
• Lead and support special financial projects, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Explore and incorporate AI tools to gain efficiencies for M&A diligence, planning, and repeatable processes.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a corporate finance setting. Experience in enterprise software is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to manage large data workbooks.
• 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.
• Previous experience in planning, analysis, and reporting for multinational organizations is a plus.

The ideal candidate consistently demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement, and adaptability in navigating complex business challenges. A willingness to embrace evolving technologies, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment is essential. Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines will drive accurate and insightful financial analysis that supports strategic business decisions.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000. This position is also eligible to participate in our performance-based annual corporate bonus plan. Final base compensation is determined by job-related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Financial benefits, including a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Additional voluntary benefits including critical 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.