Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Financial Planning & Analysis to lead strategic financial insights in a dynamic global environment. This role involves managing a team of finance professionals, delivering high-quality financial analysis, and partnering with senior business leaders to support strategic objectives. Join a collaborative finance team dedicated to making a real impact in education worldwide. If you're a bold thinker and a standout innovator, this opportunity is perfect for you to drive financial excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance leadership or business performance management roles.
• Qualified accountant with strong accounting and financial control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A activities including month-end reporting and annual operating planning.
• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, ensuring efficient resource management.

Skills

Finance Leadership

Business Performance Management

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

People Management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

This job is with Pearson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + 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) 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!