Pearson
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Pearson . We are a FTSE 100 company at the forefront of innovation and global leadership in Education Technology. As part of our growth, 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. 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 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 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 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. 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.
Qualifications
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 & Benefits
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and 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 & About Pearson
Applications will be accepted through Oct 3, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need, 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. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable to access our career site, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Job Details
Job: Finance Job Family: ENTERPRISE Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills Schedule: FULL_TIME Workplace Type: Hybrid Req ID: 20941
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Join to apply for the
Finance Director, Enterprise
role at
Pearson . We are a FTSE 100 company at the forefront of innovation and global leadership in Education Technology. As part of our growth, 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. 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 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 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 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. 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.
Qualifications
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 & Benefits
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and 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 & About Pearson
Applications will be accepted through Oct 3, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need, 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. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable to access our career site, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Job Details
Job: Finance Job Family: ENTERPRISE Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills Schedule: FULL_TIME Workplace Type: Hybrid Req ID: 20941
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