Senior Financial Control Analyst

Pearson; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Senior Financial Control Analyst responsible for monthly and annual financial reporting. The role involves working with key managers, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and driving process improvements. Candidates should have financial control experience, strong communication skills, and advanced Excel proficiency.

Benefits

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified in accounting, financial control or audit.
• Strong understanding of FRS101 and IFRS.
• Experience in financial reporting and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly and annual results for divisions.
• Review and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
• Assist with SOX compliance and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Financial Control Processes

Continuous Improvement

Education

Accounting or financial control qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance ERP systems

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Permanent

Considering applicants across Belfast, North West England, Noida & Bangalore.

About Pearson Financial Services (PFS)

PFS is Pearson’s centre of excellence of all FP&A and financial control activity. We partner with the business, Finance business partners and group reporting to provide outstanding financial support and service.

The PFS Financial Reporting & Control team is responsible for the UK, North America and APAC month-end close activities, group reporting, audit, balance sheet and P&L control. The team is also responsible for end-to-end process control and, where necessary, process redesign and improvement across our UK and offshore teams.

About the role

Reporting to the Director Financial Control, the Senior Financial Control analyst will be responsible for:

Production of monthly and annual results for divisions, working closely with key divisional managers and finance teams

Own the review of all daily, weekly and monthly reporting to ensure that reports are accurate and relevant

Review work delivered by the BPO team

Review and approve journals ensuring they maintain relevant and appropriate back up and are correctly coded

Prepare ad-hoc analysis / production of reports as requested to support accurate reporting and support business, group, and tax decisions

Have significant interaction with business units, enabling functions, and auditors

Complete compliance reporting in accordance with local legislation.

Assist with SOX compliance, as required

Assist with Annual Desktop Procedure (DTP) review and write up for any new processes created or transitioned to BPO

Be involved in the delivery of ad-hoc continuous improvement projects and reporting requirements of the wider PFS Financial Reporting & Control team as required

Recognise issues, highlight them to relevant colleagues / line manager and take initiative to resolve

Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovative solutions

Contribute to the maintenance of an effective system of internal controls including compliance with all internal and external requirements

Key requirements

If you are qualified and are a self-starter looking to join a business where you can drive continuous improvement and continue to develop your financial control skills then we would love to hear from you.

We are open to accounting, financial control or audit-based backgrounds that are looking to make their move into a FTSE 100 company.

Knowledge of FRS101 and IFRS

Core understanding and experience of financial control processes and functions

Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with both finance and non-finance professionals

Ability to maintain a strong focus on results and outcomes and prioritise work effectively.

Advanced user of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel (v-lookups, sum-ifs, pivot tables, macros etc.)

Experience in using Finance ERP systems

We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits can be discussed with the dedicated talent partner.

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What to expect from Pearson

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