Sr Manager FP&A

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on finance professional with strong technical and operational reporting skills to lead financial reporting, analysis, and planning for Ascend Learning’s Information Technology Services (ITS) and Instructional Learning and Assessment Solutions (ILAS) organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own all financial reporting for ITS and ILAS, including monthly close support, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare accurate, reconciled reporting packages showing actuals vs. Plan and drivers of variance.
• Partner with ITS and ILAS leaders to maintain alignment on controllable P&L, headcount, and spend tracking.
• Maintain detailed documentation and ensure reporting consistency across accounting and FP&A teams.
• Analyze drivers and trends to inform decision making by the Chief Technology Officer and technology leadership team.
• Track all technology and content capital investments in accordance with capitalization policy.
• Maintain dashboards to monitor capitalization rates, project spend, and early warning indicators.
• Support ROI and cost-efficiency analyses to inform resource allocation and project prioritization.
• Maintain and continuously improve financial models and reporting templates.
• Streamline recurring reporting processes; identify automation opportunities to improve accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive FP&A or financial reporting experience and proven experience partnering with the business.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with large-scale financial systems and data visualization tools (eg, PowerBI).
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight timelines, and comfort with ambiguity.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial systems and data visualization tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with large-scale financial systems and data visualization tools (eg, PowerBI).
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight timelines.
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to see the big picture.

Benefits

Ascend Learning offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and parental leave, an employee assistance program, other employee wellness programs, and charitable matching programs. We also foster a sense of belonging through our values-driven culture, which unites our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration.

Pay

The current full-time annualized hiring range for this role is $131,600.00-$188,210.00 and does not include discretionary bonus or sales incentives, if applicable. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, current business needs and local market factors.

Schedule

This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office preferred. Remote will be considered, with some travel.