Strategic Finance Director for ELL Division

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

Strategic Finance Director for ELL Division

We are seeking a seasoned finance leader to join our global team in the ELL Division. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in helping drive finance leadership over the ELL strategy, long-range plan, and translation into near-term financial roadmaps. This individual will also support the VP Finance on various special projects covering ELL in support of delivering our strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead the development and execution of ELL's financial plans and strategies in collaboration with divisional and function group leaders.
  2. Work closely with divisional leaders to develop and manage long-range plans, annual budgets, and periodic forecasts.
  3. Monitor performance against budgets and provide actionable insights to drive financial discipline and accountability.
  4. Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
  5. Provide comprehensive financial analysis, forecasts, and insights to support strategic business decisions.

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.


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