Global Financial Control & Reporting Specialist

Pearson

Belfast City District

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days annual leave + 5 carry

Pension scheme

ACCA/CIMA sponsorship

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Financial Control to lead and support financial reporting and control activities from our Belfast base with hybrid working. You will manage month-end close, prepare journal entries and ensure compliance with policy, delivering high-quality reports for multiple entities.

The role focuses on process improvement, cross-functional collaboration and maintaining strong internal controls across global finance operations.

Qualifications

Core understanding of financial reporting and control processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivots, data analysis).
Experience using ERP and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for designated units.
Support month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely delivery.
Prepare, review and analyse financial reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
Prepare journal entries, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
Review offshore/BPO work to ensure quality and timeliness.
Produce financial analysis and ad-hoc reports for decision-making.