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Strategic Finance Director for ELL Division

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Strategic Finance Director to join our global team in the ELL (English Language Learning) Division. The successful candidate 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.

About the Role

The Strategic Finance Director will lead the development and execution of ELL's financial plans and strategies in collaboration with divisional and function group leaders. This individual will also support the VP Finance on various special projects covering ELL in support of delivering our strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute ELL's financial plans and strategies in collaboration with divisional and function group leaders.
  • Work closely with divisional leaders to develop and manage long-range plans, annual budgets, and periodic forecasts.
  • Monitor performance against budgets and provide actionable insights to drive financial discipline and accountability.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
  • Provide comprehensive financial analysis, forecasts, and insights to support strategic business decisions.
  • Implement an improved business performance management framework that helps drive ELL to its full potential.
  • Develop and deliver regular, insightful global financial reports to aid decision-making.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in Strategic Finance and/or FP&A director-level roles covering similar areas to the above.
  • 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.
  • Experience of taking innovations externally and translating internally to drive improved capabilities in the areas outlined above.
  • Experience in extracting, transforming, and translating data into insights using tools such as Excel, Tableau, and/or Power BI.
  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience working in a global context and collaborating with diverse teams across different regions.

About Pearson

Pearson is a world-leading education company that adds life to a lifetime of learning. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100% digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets.

What We Offer

We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work.