ELL Strategy and Commercial Finance Director

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

About Pearson

Pearson is one of the world's leading education companies, with a presence in over 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment with services and technology to enable effective teaching and personalized learning at scale.

We believe in the power of difference and harnessing the unique skills, perspectives, and backgrounds of every employee to foster innovation and create effective solutions for learners around the world. Our culture values inclusivity, respect, and consideration, ensuring all individuals can reach their full potential.

The Role:

We seek a Senior Global Finance Leader to join our global team in the ELL (English Language Learning) Division. As Senior Global Finance Leader, you will play a pivotal role in helping drive finance leadership over the ELL strategy, long-range plan, translation into near-term financial roadmaps, driving business performance, and bringing best-in-class Strategy, FP&A, Analysis/Analytics capabilities into ELL Finance.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the development and execution of ELL's financial plans and strategies
  • Implementing an improved business performance management framework
  • Developing and delivering regular, insightful global financial reports
  • Supporting the ELL President on understanding key trends in analyst reports and how we address them

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in Strategic Finance and/or FP&A director-level roles
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable global insights
  • Possess expertise in diverse business models and possess excellent communication and presentation skills

Compensation and Benefits:

  • A competitive salary range: $150,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on experience
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

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