Specialist, Financial Operations

Pearson; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Financial Operation to manage end-to-end finance operations for a local entity. You will oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting support, audits, governance, and cash management, collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver timely financial insights.

The role emphasizes control, compliance, and continuous process improvements in a dynamic environment, with exposure to regional finance activities and business partnering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce required or equivalent.
• CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA qualifications are advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating audits and governance initiatives.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records per policies.
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial analyses for decision making.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with financial modelling and assumptions.
• Ensure tax, regulatory and governance compliance for the local entity.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and remediation tracking.
• Oversee payment processing, vendor coordination, banking, and cash flow.
• Partner with leaders across regions to provide financial insights.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting quality.

Skills

Finance operations

Accounting

Financial reporting

Audits coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce

CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA advantageous

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Financial Operation

Job Description: In this role, you will manage end-to-end finance operations for a local entity, ensuring accurate accounting, compliance, cash management, financial reporting, and effective business partnering. This opportunity aligns with career paths such as Financial Operations Specialist, Finance Business Partner, Accounting Specialist, or Finance Governance Specialist, offering broad exposure across reporting, controls, audits, and strategic financial support.

The Role

As a Specialist, Financial Operation, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health, compliance, and operational effectiveness of the local entity. You will oversee core finance activities spanning accounting, reporting, budgeting support, audit coordination, governance, and cash management.

From day one, you will work closely with local leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate financial insights, strengthen controls, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. During your first six months, your impact will be measured through timely reporting, strong audit readiness, effective cash management, and continuous process improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your finance expertise within a collaborative environment while influencing key business decisions and operational outcomes.

What You'll Own

• Manage accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly management reports, financial analyses, and reporting packs to support decision-making.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities through financial modelling, validation of assumptions, and schedule preparation.
• Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements for the local entity.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including audit preparation, issue resolution, and remediation tracking.
• Oversee payment processing, vendor coordination, banking activities, and cash flow management.
• Partner with business leaders and finance colleagues across countries to provide financial insights and operational support.
• Drive continuous improvements across finance processes, controls, reconciliations, and reporting quality.

About You

You bring strong finance operations, accounting, and reporting experience, along with the ability to manage compliance and governance requirements with confidence and accuracy.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline; professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA are advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Experience coordinating audits, maintaining internal controls, and supporting governance initiatives.Strong analytical skills with experience in reconciliations, financial analysis, cost modelling, and management reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to partner across functions and geographies.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment while meeting critical deadlines.

What You'll Get

• The opportunity to influence financial performance and business decision-making at a local and regional level.
• Broad exposure across accounting, reporting, compliance, governance, treasury, and business partnering activities.
• A collaborative environment with opportunities to work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• The ability to strengthen expertise in finance operations, controls, and strategic financial management.
• A culture focused on continuous improvement, professional growth, and operational excellence.

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Job: Finance

Job Family: ENTERPRISE

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 25317

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