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 environmentDemonstrated success in strategic planning, forecasting, and investment appraisalStrong track record of building and developing high-performing teamsSkilled at translating complex financial data into strategic business insightExperience leading finance process improvement and digital transformationBackground 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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