Sr Financial Analyst

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 a Sr Financial Analyst you will provide financial support to our technology and content teams, which are responsible for developing and maintaining our innovative technologies, platforms, and products. These products differentiate Ascend Learning and establish market-leading positions across our brands. You will be a key contributor to both the technology development teams and the learning services team, ensuring that financial goals are aligned with broader business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of using data to enhance financial performance and support strategic business initiatives.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS or Burlington, MA office preferred. Remote will be considered for this opportunity.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Prepare reporting of Company-wide Capital Expenditures and Operating Expense; explain variances and identify opportunities for improving spending efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare annual budget, forecasts, and actual reporting against those; drive corrective action planning as needed to meet business objectives.
• Develop appropriate reporting, and insights using PowerBI dashboards to provide visibility into capitalization rates, trends and KPIs for early warning indicators on capitalization activity from a plan, prior year, and policy standpoint.
• Through close collaboration with technology and product leaders, define metrics for planning, tracking, and reporting projects for on-time and on-budget performance. Support corrective action planning and progress reporting.
• Support the identification of cost leverage and productivity opportunities. Partner with procurement and members of the leadership team to deliver potential savings opportunities.
• Partner closely with the accounting team and ensure appropriate business controls are in place.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field required
• 6+ years of progressive FP&A experience required
• Experience in technology, software and/or digital learning a plus
• Strong results orientation with an ability to manage multiple deliverables. Agile learner with ability to combine analytics with business acumen to identify issues and opportunities.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required. Experience working with data warehouses and visualization tools is strongly desired.
• Accuracy and attention to detail while also staying focused on interpreting data and key takeaways.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to write PowerBI/Powerquery coding and troubleshooting preferred
• Experience in handling extensive and diverse data sets
• Proven ability in critical thinking, adaptability, and quick decision-making.
  
  

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.