Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Remote

Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. As an almost 20+ year old FinTech company that has gone from start-up to industry leader, we know how to innovate, simplify, and value all people. We are a company founded on our grit and we are constantly looking to the future. As an ever-evolving group of entrepreneurs and technologists, we strive to do the right thing period in all aspects of our work. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), an exciting FinTech holding company, with three business segments including Progressive, Vive Financial, and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform.

We are currently hiring a Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to help grow our company and ensure our mission is achieved!

Employee Value Proposition (EVP): PROG is dedicated to providing people with opportunity; opportunity for inclusive collaboration, opportunity for innovation, and opportunity for development.

YOU ARE: A strategic, results-driven finance leader who thrives on transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive performance and influence decision-making at the highest levels. You bring deep financial acumen, strong operational awareness, and a natural ability to build trust across executive and cross-functional teams. You’re passionate about building and developing high-performing teams, and you lead with clarity, curiosity, and confidence. You have experience leading enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic analysis efforts — and you use those insights to challenge assumptions, anticipate risks and opportunities, and help steer the business with foresight and integrity. Calm under pressure and comfortable with ambiguity, you see Finance as more than a function — you’re a co-pilot and steward of the business, driving enterprise-wide connectivity and long-term value creation.

OUR DAY-TO-DAY:

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead the development and continuous improvement of the company’s annual operating plan, long-range strategic plan, and rolling forecasts across all business units.
• Reporting & Analysis: Drive the creation and evolution of monthly and quarterly financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs to deliver actionable insights to executive leadership and department heads.
• Business Partnership: Act as a strategic advisor and financial partner to business unit leaders, providing scenario analysis, investment evaluations, and support for key operational initiatives.
• Performance Management: Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and proactively recommend improvements to enhance profitability, ROI, and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with teams across Accounting, Business Intelligence, and Fraud to align reporting structures and ensure accurate and timely performance analysis.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of 15 across FP&A, Procurement, and Analytics, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Controls & Compliance: Ensure financial planning processes align with internal controls and compliance standards, including SOX and SEC requirements.
• Strategic Initiatives: Partner with senior leadership to evaluate and support key business strategies — including market expansion, product innovation, and capital allocation.
• Cost Optimization: Lead efforts to evaluate and reduce costs through waste elimination, process efficiency, and performance monitoring frameworks.

YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT BY:

• Identifying Business Growth Ideas: Generating ideas to grow business demand, understanding how strategies connect across functions, and creating risk mitigation plans to support business objectives.
• Building Strategic Relationships: Strengthening collaboration to support faster, more informed decision-making and action.
• Transforming Ways of Working: Partnering across Finance and functional teams to drive adoption of new technologies, processes, and data-led ideation.
• Operating with Excellence: Managing to KPIs, presenting at all levels, and setting a high bar for execution, development, and results.
• Developing Talent: Helping team members build skills and experiences in personalized, impactful ways — enabling them to reach their potential and drive meaningful business outcomes.

YOU’LL BRING:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategy
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing high-performing FP&A teams
• Deep knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
• Experience working in or with publicly traded companies
• Proven ability to operate as a trusted partner to senior executives and influence decisions
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial systems and BI tools
• Natural curiosity — you ask thoughtful questions, connect dots, and take action
• Comfort working across interconnected business units in an evolving, ambiguous environment
• Results-driven mindset with strong technical and analytical capabilities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A collaborative spirit and a passion for building team-oriented cultures
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and influence change through data and partnership
• Servant leadership mindset, high EQ, and strong people leadership skills
• While this role is posted as remote, we have a preference for candidates located in or near Utah to support in-person collaboration with our broader finance leadership team. For remote candidates, travel to our Utah office may be expected approximately every 6–8 weeks, depending on business needs, seasonal priorities (e.g., earnings, planning cycles), or key leadership events.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required)
• MBA and/or certifications such as CPA, CFA, or CGMA (strongly preferred, not required)

WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation + Bonus Potential + LTI Incentives
• Full Health Benefits; Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid Parental Leave
• Company Matched 401k
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Diversity Alliance Resource Groups
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Charitable Gift Matching
• Job Required Equipment & Services Will Be Provided

Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business.