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Position at Imagine Learning

Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.

At Imagine Learning, we Empower Potential - in students, educators, and each other. As the leading provider of digital-first K-12 curriculum solutions, we're committed to igniting learning breakthroughs that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Every day, our team designs innovative tools that help educators personalize instruction and engage students in meaningful ways. We're shaping the future of learning through our Curriculum-Informed AI™ approach - technology that understands instructional context, respects educator judgment, and transforms how teachers personalize learning at scale to unlock each student's potential. Together, we're reimagining what's possible and transforming education .

That same spirit of innovation and purpose drives our team culture. At Imagine Learning, you'll find opportunities for meaningful work, continuous growth, and connection with passionate colleagues who care deeply about making a difference. We celebrate collaboration, embrace change, and believe in lifelong learning - for our students and ourselves.

Imagine Learning offers flexible work arrangements across the U.S. and internationally. U.S.-based employees located in or around Tempe, AZ (HQ), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, or Bloomington, MN , typically work on a hybrid schedule at one of our office locations .

Imagine Your Impact .

The Associate Financial Analyst supports financial planning and analysis activities. This role is responsible for performing variance analysis, partnering with department leaders to monitor financial performance, contributing to budgeting, and forecasting processes, and ensuring contractor spend aligns with approved budgets.

For more information on what it's like to work at Imagine Learning, including our culture, benefits, and products, visit us HERE .

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Position Information : This is a regular, full-time position , reporting to the FP&A Manager .

Compensation : Base pay is anticipated to be between $ 62,470.00 and $ 75,000.00 per year. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location : In this US-based position your location will be hybrid at our headquarters in Tempe, AZ; with an on-site requirement of two days per week , y ou may choose any two days, Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM local time.

Travel : You can also expect up to approximately 5 % travel ; be sure you have a valid driver's license and automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months.

Benefits: I magine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
401k plan with a company match
16 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive m aternity and f ertility /family building benefits
Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
Access to on-demand mental health resources
Life and short and long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax savings plans
Paid volunteer time off
A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience .

In this role you'll have the opportunity to:

Perform monthly variance analysis to compare actual results against budget and forecast.
Identify key drivers, trends, and risks, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and support analysis for internal stakeholders.
Partner with department leaders to monitor financial performance and spending.
Support cost management efforts and help ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Maintain and update financial models to reflect changing business conditions.
Support scenario analysis to inform decision-making.
Review contractor requests and spend to ensure compliance with approved budgets.
Track contractor utilization and forecast future needs.
Collaborate with department leaders to manage expenses effectively.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial processes.
Leverage financial systems and emerging AI tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Adapt to and support evolving processes in a high-growth environment.
Other duties as required.

Share Your Expertise .

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics and at least 1 year of financial analysis experience in a high-growth environment; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Self-starter with the ability to think creatively and learn new concepts.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with high standards of accuracy and precision.
Strong financial modeling skills.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to work with large amounts of data and convey data and storylines.
Effective communication at a detailed technical level, with the ability to present to the leadership team.
Ability to work well under pressure, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and stay flexible through growth and change.

Experience using NetSuite, Salesforce, Adaptive Insights, or PowerBI, along with AI-driven tools.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 5 % travel.

At Imagine Learning, we believe our work is strongest when people feel respected, supported, and encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives. We strive to create a welcoming workplace where employees can learn from one another, grow together, and build educational experiences that reflect the world of our learners.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

To all recruitment agencies: Imagine Learning does not accept agency resumes. Please do not submit candidates for consideration via our online application system, to Imagine Learning employees, or to any other organization location. Imagine Learning is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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