Finance Manager, Enterprise

Pearson; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in an annual incentive program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A global education technology company located in Nashville is seeking a Finance Manager to play a central role in the newly created Commercial Finance function. This opportunity requires strong analytical capabilities and business insights to drive performance and transformation in finance processes. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with an MBA or CPA preferred, possessing over 5 years of FP&A and business partnering experience in a corporate environment. Competitive compensation with a salary range of $110,000 to $120,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• 5+ years' FP&A and business-partnering experience.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Provide financial insights through variance analysis.
• Support financial planning for the Enterprise BU.

Skills

FP&A experience

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

High proficiency in Excel

Experience with ERP tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

MBA, CPA, or CFA

Tools

Hyperion Essbase

Oracle

Salesforce

Tableau

Job description

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About Us

We are a FTSE 100 company at the forefront of innovation and global leadership in the Education Technology sector. As part of our continued growth, we recently consolidated various assets around our organisation to focus on expanding our Enterprise proposition in our renamed Enterprise Learning & Skills Business Unit, delivering high‑impact solutions to large‑scale clients. This new team is central to our long‑term strategic ambitions, and we’re looking for a dynamic Finance Manager to help shape its success.

Position Overview

This is a rare opportunity to be a central part of a Commercial Finance function for a newly created sub‑business unit. Reporting to the Finance Director for the business unit, you will play a pivotal role in driving performance and developing the transformation of finance processes. The role combines expert knowledge and commercial insight, offering the chance to influence a high‑growth, high‑visibility part of the organisation. It is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, commercially focused setting and can combine strong analytical skills with business‑partnering expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and delivery of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑term plans.
• Provide high‑quality financial insight, variance analysis, and performance commentary.
• Support the FD with the development and delivery of the Enterprise BU’s strategic and operational financial planning.
• Work closely with operational leaders to challenge assumptions, improve financial outcomes, and support commercial initiatives.
• Present financial results and recommendations to senior management clearly and confidently.
• Provide financial guidance on new business cases, investments, pricing, and cost optimisation.
• Produce accurate, timely monthly management accounts and KPI dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, group accounting policies, and governance requirements.
• Liaise with central finance, FP&A, and shared service teams to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting, forecasting, and financial processes.
• Contribute to system enhancements, automation initiatives, and data integrity improvements.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and streamline workflows.
• Support collaboration across cross‑functional teams within a large FTSE100 structure.
• Build strong relationships based on credibility, reliability, and commercial acumen.
• Ensure financial control, compliance, and alignment with group standards and regulatory frameworks.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; an MBA, CPA, or CFA is highly preferred.
• Strong FP&A and business‑partnering experience, ideally within a large corporate or matrix organisation.
• Excellent analytical capabilities with proven ability to turn data into insight.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• High proficiency in Excel and financial modelling.
• Experience with ERP and reporting tools (Hyperion Essbase, Oracle, Salesforce, Tableau, etc.) – a huge plus.
• Proven track record of improving processes and delivering high‑quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• Structured, disciplined approach to work, with attention to detail.
• Experience supporting operational, commercial, or transformation teams.
• Exposure to project finance, investment appraisal, or strategic planning.

Leadership Capabilities

• Ability to influence others by identifying agendas, concerns, and motivations of stakeholders, and persuading when positioning ideas.
• Communication – convey financial information and concepts clearly to both finance and non‑finance audiences.
• Accountability and ownership – prioritise, organise, and allocate resources to generate positive results, even in fast‑moving situations.
• Collaboration and partnering – build relationships between own area and other teams to achieve business goals.
• Change management capability – understand and influence the change management process to support organisational objectives.
• Prioritisation – juggle many priorities and competing demands effectively.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, curious, and able to challenge constructively.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and driving clarity.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Collaborative team player who builds positive relationships.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The minimum full‑time salary range is $110,000 to $120,000. The position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is available here.

Application Window

Applications will be accepted through December 7, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].