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Ascend and its affiliates-DTS, DSD, and Fuchs-are shaping the future of truckload transportation through smart technology and a strong commitment to efficiency and fairness. We foster an inclusive workplace where team members can grow, achieve their goals, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Position Summary
We are seeking an analytical, detail-driven FP&A Pricing Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping our pricing strategies and driving top-line revenue and margin growth. You will build sophisticated financial models, analyze market trends, and evaluate the financial impact of pricing decisions to guide executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Pricing Strategy & Analytics

• Build and maintain comprehensive pricing models to evaluate different scenarios and recommend optimal price points.
• Analyze the impact of pricing changes, promotions, and discounts on gross margins and overall company profitability.
• Conduct in-depth competitor pricing analysis and market research to ensure our products remain competitive yet profitable.
• Develop pricing segmentation strategies across different customer types, channels, and product lines.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes with accurate pricing assumptions.
• Perform variance analysis to monitor the financial performance of implemented pricing strategies against actual budgeted results.
• Collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to provide data-driven pricing intelligence for new product launches and contract negotiations.

Reporting & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Create executive-level dashboards and reports to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to pricing and profitability.
• Partner with Product, Sales, and Finance leadership to align pricing models with revenue recognition requirements and corporate revenue targets.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, pricing analysis, or financial modeling.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, financial modeling) is required. Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong aptitude for data analysis, consumer psychology, and mathematical forecasting.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Professional development and training programs
• Opportunities for growth.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT
Ascend is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive environment where all individuals may grow and thrive, respecting the different experiences that each employee brings to their job. Ascend believes that a diverse work environment results in a better experience for employees and customers and makes Ascend stronger.
With our mission of diversity and inclusion in mind, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), religion, age, disability, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), marital status, ancestry, genetic information, veteran and/or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or Ascend policy.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position, other duties outside of normal responsibilities may be performed as necessary to meet the needs of the organization. Nothing in this position description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (effective the 1st of the month after hire)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced benefits, including Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Ascend is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive environment where all individuals may grow and thrive, respecting the different experiences that each employee brings to their job. Ascend believes that a diverse work environment results in a better experience for employees and customers and makes Ascend stronger.
With our mission of diversity and inclusion in mind, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), religion, age, disability, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), marital status, ancestry, genetic information, veteran and/or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or Ascend policy.