Associate Financial Analyst Jobs

Meet Our Team:

As a key contributor to Pega’s Finance team, you will report directly into our Director of FP&A and work alongside a well-rounded team of finance professionals supporting our Technical Services & Global Client Support team. This is an ideal role for an entry level accountant who is looking to transition into an FP&A role.

Picture Yourself at Pega:

Pega is changing the way the world builds software. In this role, you will be supporting Pega’s Technical Services functions on a day-to-day basis. You will develop relationships across the organization that you can leverage to support the Corporate budgeting and forecasting process to help enhance the measurements of Pega’s financial performance. This is your chance to join a world class finance group and be able to apply your Accounting background into an FP&A role while advancing your career.

What You'll Do at Pega:

• Review and analyze monthly forecasts, actuals and plan variances to identify trends and potential action items for management
• Primary responsibility for managing headcount and expense management
• Ensure accuracy and predictability of financial results and key metrics, providing accurate consolidated financial forecasts and actionable reporting; be willing to dive into accounting and forecast details when needed
• Be a fully engaged business partner to the Technical Services teams, offering business guidance and advice through financial analysis
• Responsible for monthly expense analysis and associated journal entries for accruals and reclasses
• Support the Corporate budgeting and forecasting process to help enhance the measurements of Pega’s financial performance

Who You Are:

You are a results-oriented professional that enjoys helping plan and manage a business and solve complex problems. The ideal candidate will be hard working, detail-oriented, and possess a strong problem-solving orientation and a helpful attitude.

• Partnered with various business units to provide financial analysis to reach critical business decisions.
• Successfully worked with a cross functional team juggling numerous priorities
• You have been a key contributor to senior executives on operating issues.

What You've Accomplished:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with MS Office tools, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• BS/BA in Accounting/Finance
• Strong understanding of, or experience with, GAAP financial reporting and accrual accounting
• Experience with SAP, Adaptive Insights and PowerBI, preferred
• 0-2+ years of experience in FP&A, public accounting, or industry accounting
• Experience with P&L analysis

Pega Offers You:

• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products