Overview We are a FTSE 100 company at the forefront of innovation and global leadership in Education Technology. We recently consolidated assets to focus on growing our Enterprise proposition in the renamed Enterprise Learning & Skills Business Unit, delivering high-impact solutions to large-scale clients. We’re looking for a visionary Finance Director to help shape its success. This is a rare opportunity to build and lead the Commercial Finance function for a newly created sub-business unit. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance for the business unit, you will shape financial strategy, drive performance, and lead the transformation of finance processes. This role combines leadership, commercial insight, and the opportunity to influence a high-growth, high-visibility part of the organisation. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for financial excellence and Enterprise, and you thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment, we encourage you to apply and join our team in driving success across our Enterprise businesses. Key Responsibilities Finance Leadership & Team Building: Evolve and grow a high-performing commercial finance team. Mentor and inspire finance talent to support both operational excellence and strategic thinking. Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Lead the development and delivery of the Enterprise BU’s strategic and operational financial planning. Design and manage robust planning and forecasting cycles that align with corporate objectives. Collaborate with business leaders to model scenarios, assess financial impacts, and ensure resource alignment with growth initiatives. Commercial & Strategic Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, influencing key decisions with data-driven insights. Drive rigorous commercial analysis on pricing, margin, and profitability across customer segments. Embed financial accountability and performance tracking into operational decision-making. Investment Management: Evaluate and manage business case development for strategic investments, including new product launches, market expansion, and technology initiatives. Oversee capital allocation processes and monitor ROI to ensure optimal deployment of financial resources. Provide post-investment reviews and recommendations to maximise long-term value. Planning, Forecasting & Performance: Own the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Deliver clear, actionable reporting and insights that link financial outcomes to strategic goals. Finance Process Transformation: Design and implement scalable, efficient finance processes from the ground up. Leverage automation and digital tools to improve speed, accuracy, and decision-making. Governance & Risk Management: Ensure financial control, compliance, and alignment with group standards and regulatory frameworks. What We’re Looking For Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven senior finance leadership experience in a commercial, fast-paced environment Demonstrated success in strategic planning, forecasting, and investment appraisal Strong track record of building and developing high-performing teams Skilled at translating complex financial data into strategic business insight Experience leading finance process improvement and digital transformation Background in enterprise technology, B2B services, or a similar sector is a plus Compensation Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The minimum full-time salary range is between $170,000 - $200,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Information on benefits offered is here. Application Window Applications will be accepted through Octobe 3, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs. Who We Are At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We are the world’s lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn’t just what we do—it's who we are. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected status. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

#J-18808-Ljbffr