Pearson Financial Services (PFS) is Pearson's centre of excellence of all FP&A and financial control activity. We partner with the business, finance business partners and group reporting to provide outstanding financial support and service. As a financial analyst, you will focus on supporting the division in four main areas:

Month end activities including journal entries
Forecasting and budgeting
Financial reporting and analysis
Ad hoc queries and cost accounting analysis

Having a background in the following areas, and the ability to leverage these skills in support of the UK & the International FP&A team is essential:
Experience in a finance function and accounting operations, financial management, management accounting and overhead cost accounting.
Budgeting, planning, forecasting and management reporting (including variance analysis).
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement including simplification and standardisation.
Experience in building relationships with key stakeholders.
Experience in month end close process.
Part-qualified accountant in ACCA or CIMA
Have relevant experience in a similar role

What to expect from Pearson