Senior Manager, Business Data Analysis and Processing

Pearson; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming education through data-driven insights. As a Senior Manager in Business Data Analysis and Processing, you'll lead initiatives that modernize financial systems and enhance decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, driving impactful changes in operations and data management. If you're passionate about using data to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you. Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of education with us!

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in finance, martech, or IT with a focus on financial systems.
• Proven experience with advanced Excel and data visualization platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to modernize and automate key operations.
• Design and manage data analysis and business intelligence approaches.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data Visualization (Power BI, Tableau)

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, marketing, IT

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Senior Manager, Business Data Analysis and Processing

Location: United States | Remote

Permanent

At Evaluation Systems, a business unit of Pearson VUE, we’re dedicated to ensuring every learner is supported by capable and qualified educators. We design and deliver innovative credentialing and performance assessment solutions for the educator workforce. Join us in our mission to build scalable, data-driven systems that make a real impact in the world of education.

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Business Data Analysis and Processing tolead strategic data research and visualization initiatives and to modernize core financial systems. This is a critical role reporting into the Vice President of Business Operations, where you’ll use data insights to drive smarter business decisions while leading the transformation of our customer purchasing and invoicing processes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with senior leadership and technology teams to modernize and automate key operations, including ordering, payments, invoice processing, and communications.

• Lead and maintain manual operational processes until automation is in place.

• Design and manage data analysis and business intelligence approaches to analyze data, generate insights, enable data storytelling, forecast trends, and drive decision-making.

• Apply advanced analytical techniques to uncover patterns, forecast trends, optimize performance, and inform strategic decisions.

• Create clear maps and methods on how data will be sourced, augmented, validated, transformed and analyzed to create data visualization.

• Facilitate understanding of data by displaying concepts, ideas, and facts using graphical representations.

• Translate complex data into clear and compelling visual stories and reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Partner with our finance team to provide visual and data-driven insight into revenue, costs, and operational performance.

• Communicate directly with customers, clients, and partners regarding invoicing status and financial queries.

• Continuously monitor and refine analytical models to ensure accuracy and impact.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, marketing, IT, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance, martech, or IT, with a strong focus on financial systems and tools.

• Proven experience with advanced Excel and data visualization platforms (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).

• Strong analytical skills – able to interpret large datasets and translate insights into business value.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including presenting data to senior teams.

• Experience working directly with customers or clients is a plus.

• Highly proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working independently with high levels of ownership.

Why work with us?

• Make a meaningful difference in education and workforce development.

• Join a collaborative, innovative team that values continuous learning.

• Generous benefits package.

• Be part of a global organisation with a strong social mission and growth focus.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $95,000 - $105,000

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here: Employee Benefits Guide 2025

Ready to lead data-driven transformation?

Apply now and help shape the future of education at Pearson.

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Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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.

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 19606

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