FP&A Manager

Role Overview

As an FP&A Manager you will be critical to the finance team and a key partner for multiple Ascend brands. You will interact with business leadership to provide insightful analysis and reporting to optimize the financial results of these brands. You will frequently interact with senior finance executives—including the CFO—and produce important deliverables in support of board presentations, senior team meetings, and other critical finance and business materials.

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

• Provide critical insight on business trends and strategic initiatives; develop insightful analysis over and above conventional reporting to add value to the business.
• Prepare annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and actual reporting against plan; drive corrective action planning.
• Develop appropriate reporting/dashboards to provide visibility into trends, pricing performance and other key business KPIs.
• Build models, analyze data, create reports, generate insights, make specific and actionable recommendations, and influence business decisions.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of financial reports, including variance analysis, to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement initiatives that align with company goals and objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive FP&A experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, track and optimize business reporting metrics.
• Experience in technology, software, and/or digital learning is a plus.
• Ability to perform a variety of financial activities—including planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Accurate detailed work while staying focused on interpreting information within a fast‑paced environment.
• Results orientation and drive toward targeted results.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build trust within the organization.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications essential; database and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau) a plus.

• 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.
• On‑site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington).
• Community outreach groups.

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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