We are a FTSE 100 company at the forefront of innovation and global leadership in Education Technology sector. As part of our continued growth, we recently consolidated various assets from around our organisation to focus on growing our Enterprise proposition in our renamed Enterprise Learning & Skills Business Unit, focused on delivering high-impact solutions to large-scale clients. This new team is central to our long-term strategic ambitions, and we're looking for a visionary Finance Director to help shape its success.

The Role:

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 play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and leading 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 if you thrive in 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 closely 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 return on investment (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 at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $170,000 - $200,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

Applications will be accepted through Octobe 3, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

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Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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 for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job: Finance

Job Family: ENTERPRISE

Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 20941

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