Director Finance Business Partnering

About the role

This role will oversee the Corporate Functions of Legal, Human Resource and Strategy financials including investments and key projects. As Director of Finance Business Partnering, you will be the financial lead to the Chief Officers of Legal, Human Resource and Strategy functions and their leadership teams and as such will ensure accurate and insightful financial reporting, maintain an appropriate financial control environment, and provide strategic and financial planning leadership.

You will have demonstrated the ability to successfully excel in a complex matrix environment with high levels of change, possess strong core financial skills and be an analytical thinker with strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.

Location: Based on a hybrid working model, this role can be located in either the US or UK and will require travel to our offices based in Hoboken, Raleigh, Bloomington, San Antonio or London.

What are the key responsibilities of the role?

• Work with senior management to translate strategic plans into operational plans that align with targets, including investment prioritisation activity.
• Lead the financial quantification of investments that are intended to expand and improve service offerings, support growth & profitability.
• Track financial performance of investments and operational plans. Flag and provide insight on any variance on costs or benefits.
• Take accountability to ensure that reported Legal, HR, and Strategy financials and financial projections are accurate, that risks and opportunities are well understood, and work with other finance teams across the organisation to ensure alignment.
• Effectively utilise shared financial service resources, to deliver on stakeholder expectations and ensure no surprises.
• Across all locations ensure aspects of financial risk have been considered and controls are in place.
• Effectively articulate findings and outcomes through high quality communications and facilitate executive decision.
• Provide senior management with a broader view on functional topics (non-financial).
• Drive to deliver exceptional performance and shift priorities as the needs of the organisation change.

About you

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional Accountancy qualification or relevant experience working in a commercial finance role.
• Management experience working in a global matrix organisation and adapting through periods of change.
• Strategically focused and commercially minded you will have proven communication skills at executive level.
• Track record of execution and influencing across the organisation.
• Strong financial analysis with experience interrogating large and complex data sets to present recommendations and findings to senior management.
• Strong core financial skills across opex and capex.

Your Reward & Benefits

We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams and their families too.

Information on benefits covering the US and UK can be found here, Pearson Benefits Global

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also 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. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All 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 strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: FINANCE

Organization: Corporate Finance

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Req ID: 15190