FP&A Manager

Category: Finance & Accounting

Req ID: 777

Date: Dec 29, 2025

Location:

Burlington, MA, US, 01803 Leawood, KS, US, 66211

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.

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 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025. 

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. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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. You will produce important deliverables in support of Board presentations, senior team meetings, and other critical Finance and business materials.

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

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.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

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 a plus

Be able to perform a variety of financial activities including planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting

Able to perform accurate detailed work while also staying focused on interpreting information within a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated results orientation and drive toward targeted results

Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects/deliverables

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Collaborative in approach and working style / Builds trusts 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

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
On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
Community outreach groups
Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. 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. 

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. 