FP&A Manager - PSQ

Pearson Education; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead a dynamic finance team in a hybrid role. This position involves guiding financial decision-making and strategic planning within the education sector. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure accuracy and clarity in financial activities while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Join a global community dedicated to empowering individuals through learning, where your contributions will have a lasting impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance leadership or business partnering role.
• Recognised professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Manage monthly reporting, variance analysis, and financial modelling.
• Deliver financial insights that support risk assessment.

Skills

Finance Leadership

Financial Reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting

Advanced Excel

People Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Tools

ERP - Oracle

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Job Description

FP&A Manager

Location: Hybrid (UK-based) | Considering candidates across Belfast, UK & Manila, PH

Full-time, Permanent

At Pearson, we're reimagining how people learn - everywhere, every day. Join us as a FP&A Manager within our School Qualifications team and help drive high-quality financial decision-making across one of our most important education business areas.

You'll lead a team of 6-8 finance professionals, supporting the delivery of strategic plans, operational budgets, and insightful reporting. You'll work closely with the Business Planning Manager and senior stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, clarity and accountability across all financial activities - while also guiding your team through ongoing business transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
• Manage monthly reporting, variance analysis, and financial modelling
• Provide expert input into budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning cycles
• Review and assure project and product accounting in line with policy
• Deliver financial insights that support risk assessment and commercial decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data quality and timely submissions
• Support change initiatives and help drive continuous improvement
• Communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Essential skills & experience:

• Experience in a finance leadership or business partnering role
• Recognised professional accounting qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience in financial control, reporting and planning
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge (ERP - Oracle preferred)
• Ability to prioritise under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Proven people management and coaching experience
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented and solution-driven

Desirable:

• Experience in a multinational or matrixed business environment
• Exposure to change management or international projects
• Strong understanding of business models, KPIs and performance drivers
• Experience using data and reporting tools to drive operational efficiency

Why Pearson?

At Pearson, you'll be part of a global community working to empower people through learning. You'll have the space to grow your career, work on high-impact projects, and contribute to a company where every voice matters.

Apply now and make a measurable difference in the future of education.

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