Fast Facts

Ascend Learning is seeking a detail-oriented FP&A Senior Analyst to join their finance team in Burlington, MA or Leawood, KS. This role involves providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making and improve organizational performance.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will assist in budgeting and forecasting, conduct financial analysis, prepare financial reports, collaborate with teams on financial modeling, and monitor KPIs.

Skills: Key skills required include strong analytical abilities, proficiency in financial modeling and Excel, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field and 5+ years of FP&A experience, with enterprise integration experience as a plus.

Location: Hybrid work from Burlington, MA or Leawood, KS, with potential remote options.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $85,000 - $120,000.

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Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

Ascend Learning leads the way in innovation and solution creation to improve outcomes and deliver results for students, educators, and healthcare workers in the ever-changing field of healthcare. We offer advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower front-line certified allied health workers, help physicians pass boards and stay current, and provide education management tools for medical education programs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We are hiring a talented and detail-oriented Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Analyst to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing critical financial insights and support to drive strategic decision-making across the organization. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience in enterprise integration and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Burlington, MA or Leawood, KS office location.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Assist in the development and management of the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support business planning and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, highlighting key trends and variances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data for financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Support the preparation of presentations for senior management and board meetings, providing insights and recommendations.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to improve financial performance.
• Assist in the integration of financial data across various enterprise systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of FP&A processes and tools, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably both corporate and segment FP&A.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning software (e.g., Planful, Great Plains) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Enterprise integration (EI) experience a plus
• Strong Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications essential; database and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI or Tableau) a plus

 BENEFITS

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• Hybrid work
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

About Ascend Learning

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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