Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Pearson; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Senior Manager for Financial Planning & Analysis to drive strategic insights within their Assessments & Qualifications Division. This role involves leading a finance team, managing financial planning activities, and enhancing financial processes. The position is hybrid, allowing for flexibility while contributing to a dynamic global environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance leadership or business performance management roles.
• Proven people management experience with a track record of leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A activities including month-end reporting and annual operating planning.
• Manage and develop a team of 24 finance professionals.
• Deliver high-quality financial analysis and insights.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business Partnering

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This job is with Pearson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Permanent

Hybrid - 2 office days per week

Considering candidates in Belfast, UK & Manila, Philippines

Pearson Finance Services (PFS) is seeking a Senior Manager, FP&A to lead financial planning and analysis for our Assessments & Qualifications (A&Q) Division-one of Pearson's largest divisions, with a turnover of approximately £1.5bn per year. This is an exciting opportunity to drive strategic financial insights and support key decision-making in a dynamic, global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead FP&A activities including month-end reporting, annual operating planning, and rolling forecasts.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 24 finance professionals, ensuring efficient resource management.
• Deliver high-quality financial analysis, identifying key value drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with senior business leaders, providing actionable insights to support strategic objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing processes and reporting accuracy.
• Oversee external audit deliverables and maintain strong financial controls.

About You:

• Extensive experience in finance leadership or business performance management roles.
• Qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) with strong accounting and financial control knowledge.
• Proven people management experience, with a track record of leading and developing teams.
• Expertise in financial ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication and business partnering skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Why Join Us?

At Pearson, we are bold thinkers and standout innovators, committed to shaping the future of learning. You'll be part of a collaborative, high-performance finance team, making a real impact in a global organisation.

Apply now to be part of a team that drives financial excellence and supports education worldwide!

\#LI-SA1 #LI-Post #LI-Hybrid

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

Job: FINANCE

Organization: Corporate Finance

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

This job is with Pearson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Permanent

Hybrid - 2 office days per week

Considering candidates in Belfast, UK & Manila, Philippines

Pearson Finance Services (PFS) is seeking a Senior Manager, FP&A to lead financial planning and analysis for our Assessments & Qualifications (A&Q) Division-one of Pearson's largest divisions, with a turnover of approximately £1.5bn per year. This is an exciting opportunity to drive strategic financial insights and support key decision-making in a dynamic, global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead FP&A activities including month-end reporting, annual operating planning, and rolling forecasts.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 24 finance professionals, ensuring efficient resource management.
• Deliver high-quality financial analysis, identifying key value drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with senior business leaders, providing actionable insights to support strategic objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing processes and reporting accuracy.
• Oversee external audit deliverables and maintain strong financial controls.

About You:

• Extensive experience in finance leadership or business performance management roles.
• Qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) with strong accounting and financial control knowledge.
• Proven people management experience, with a track record of leading and developing teams.
• Expertise in financial ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication and business partnering skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Why Join Us?

At Pearson, we are bold thinkers and standout innovators, committed to shaping the future of learning. You'll be part of a collaborative, high-performance finance team, making a real impact in a global organisation.

Apply now to be part of a team that drives financial excellence and supports education worldwide!

\#LI-SA1 #LI-Post #LI-Hybrid

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

Job: FINANCE

Organization: Corporate Finance

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 19198

#LI-DNI

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