Senior Manager, Business Data Analysis and Processing

Pearson; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Business Data Analysis and Processing. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge in modernizing financial systems and driving data-driven decision-making. Your expertise in data analysis and visualization will empower you to collaborate with various teams, ensuring the seamless automation of operations. Join a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to making a significant impact in education, and enjoy a generous benefits package as part of a global organization with a social mission.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Collaborative team environment

Impact on education and workforce development

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in finance, martech, or IT with a focus on financial systems.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic data research and visualization initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to modernize operations and automate processes.
• Translate complex data into compelling reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Data Analysis

Financial Systems

Data Visualization

Excel

Communication Skills

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Senior Manager, Business Data Analysis and Processing

Join us to apply for the Senior Manager, Business Data Analysis and Processing role at Pearson.

Location: United States | Remote

Type: Permanent

At Evaluation Systems, a business unit of Pearson VUE, we’re committed to supporting learners through qualified educators. We design innovative credentialing and assessment solutions for the educator workforce. Join us to build scalable, data-driven systems that make a real impact in education.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Business Data Analysis and Processing to lead strategic data research, visualization initiatives, and modernize core financial systems. Reporting to the Vice President of Business Operations, you will leverage data insights to inform business decisions and transform customer purchasing and invoicing processes.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with leadership and tech teams to modernize and automate operations including ordering, payments, and invoicing.
2. Oversee manual processes until automation is implemented.
3. Design and manage data analysis and business intelligence strategies to analyze data, generate insights, and support decision-making.
4. Apply advanced analytics to identify patterns, forecast trends, and optimize performance.
5. Develop methods for data sourcing, validation, transformation, and visualization.
6. Create visual representations to facilitate understanding of data concepts and facts.
7. Translate complex data into compelling reports and visual stories for stakeholders.
8. Partner with finance to provide insights into revenue, costs, and operational metrics.
9. Communicate with customers and partners regarding invoicing and financial queries.
10. Monitor and refine analytical models for accuracy and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, marketing, IT, or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in finance, martech, or IT, with a focus on financial systems.
• Proficiency with Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret large datasets and derive business value.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working directly with customers is a plus.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to work independently.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $95,000 - $105,000, with eligibility for annual incentives. Benefits details available in the Employee Benefits Guide 2025.

Why Join Us?

• Impact education and workforce development.
• Work with a collaborative, innovative team.
• Enjoy a generous benefits package.
• Be part of a global organization with a social mission.

Apply now to lead data-driven transformation at Pearson and help shape the future of education.