Strategic Financial Lead

22 hours ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Pearson Full time
About the Role

This position involves overseeing financial planning and investments across various corporate functions. As a key partner to senior leaders, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and insightful financial reporting, maintaining a robust financial control environment, and providing strategic and financial planning leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with senior management to translate strategic plans into operational plans that align with targets, including investment prioritization activities.
  • Lead the financial quantification of investments aimed at expanding and improving service offerings, supporting growth, and profitability.
  • Monitor the financial performance of investments and operational plans.
  • Take ownership of ensuring reported financials and financial projections are accurate, and risks and opportunities are well understood. Work with other finance teams to ensure alignment.
  • Efficiently utilize shared financial service resources to deliver on stakeholder expectations and prevent surprises.
  • Ensure aspects of financial risk are considered and controls are in place across all locations.
  • Effectively communicate findings and outcomes through high-quality communications and facilitate executive decision-making.
  • Provide senior management with a broader view on functional topics (non-financial).
  • Drive exceptional performance and adjust priorities as the organization's needs change.


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