FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER, PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY

About the Role We are actively seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Finance Business Partner for our ELL (English Language Learning) Division.
In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the Product and Technology segments, utilizing your expertise in financial analysis and stakeholder management to drive success.
As a Finance Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of supporting product and technology leadership within our ELL Division.
Your responsibilities will include providing comprehensive support for product performance evaluation and investment appraisal.
You'll engage with various stakeholders predominately across product and technology but also sales, and marketing teams and work closely with the entire ELL and wider finance team to share insights, recommendations, and reports to support decision making, as well as undertaking ad hoc analyses and special projects as required.
This role will.
Assist in conducting thorough financial analyses, evaluating, and endorsing investment propositions for capital expenditure, which encompasses crafting business cases.
This involves guaranteeing that investment analyses adhere to Pearson's capital investment protocol, ensuring that capital investments yield anticipated returns and are in harmony with ELL's strategic direction.
Operate as a strategic business partner to key stakeholders within the ELL Product Management and Technology organisations by providing commercially focused insights that help manage the business effectively.
Provide financial support and direction to cross functional/inter divisional programs & profitability improvement initiatives.
Support the development of and maintain effective post-implementation reviews and performance management to ensure that post go-live performance meets expectation or actions are put in place to remediate accordingly.
Support Product & Tech Finance Director in annual long range planning activities, monthly reporting & forecast updates for the ELL division, providing critical inputs to the business planning and expenditure forecasting processes.
Manage project finance, including capital investment, spend tracking, capital investment capitalisation schedules, tracking hosting costs & amortization and partnering with business partners & cross functional finance teams to manage audit queries and provide accurate forecasting & reporting.
Work closely with the Sales Finance Team & product leads to support new business opportunities & tracking of new products as required.
All About You As an experienced professional in business partnering, you will successfully thrive in fast-paced, diverse environments.
With a strong foundation in finance operations and a keen understanding of product and technology functions, you will have the ability to consistently deliver results by efficiently resolving complex issues.
An ability to embody change management will allow you to spearhead corporate cultural initiatives in an ever-evolving environment to fulfil corporate goals and objectives.
To achieve this, you should have.
Demonstrable finance experience within a comparable complex organisation - Product and technology experience desirable but not essential.
Experience building internal and external business partnerships; develops and leverages key relationships to understand the needs and objectives of stakeholders.
Experience of using data modelling techniques for scenario planning to assess financial outcomes.
Understanding IFRS and corporate accounting policies and procedure.
Demonstrated experience in Financial Reporting and Analysis, Quality deliverable development, Business case creation & delivery.
Outstanding ability to communicate effectively across all levels, from leadership to staff.
Working in virtual teams and coordinating across other groups and COEs.
Strong commercial background with an analytical approach to problem solving.
Change management experience.
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.
There is a range of options, too many to list here, but when you join our Pearson family you can look forward to.
Starting holiday of 25 days plus UK public holidays and you’ll earn 1 additional day’s holiday per year you work with us.
A generous pension scheme where we match and double what you contribute.
Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible work policies.
Stock/share purchase options.
Healthcare and dental plans, and an employee well-being assistance program for you and your family to help balance work, family, and personal life.
Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts.
What to expect from Pearson Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of ? 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.
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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.
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People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
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