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London, Greater London
Finance Manager, Technology Operations
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Job Description
At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it's one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology - and each other to surpass these boundaries - we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global, large and small. Role Summary Responsible for leading the Technology Operations Finance team and providing financial support to SVP Technology Operations and his leadership team. The Technology Operations Finance team is responsible for acting as Business Partners driving strategy, planning and overall financial performance. This position will partner with Technology Operations leadership to understand the current dynamics compared to market trends and optimise investment opportunities. Directly responsible for a cost base of approx. 150m including both opex and capex. Supporting the Technology Operations transformation program. Collaboration, partnership and active stakeholder management are foundational to success in this role. Thriving in an evolving environment, working to drive innovation, and embed industry best practice to drive sustainable growth is key. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Resource Planning Applies a strategic planning approach, identifying tools, techniques and practices that are business enablers and enhance improvements in cost/performance or sustainability. Monitors the finance progress against leadership team strategic goals and identifies bottlenecks to progress, identifying potential solutions, providing advice and escalating as needed to ensure goals are achieved. Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Supports planning processes, including setting targets, communicating assumptions, coordinating budget preparation, challenging submissions and seeking synergies upon consolidation. Provides the business with relevant financial support to enable effective planning while applying budgeting and forecasting techniques. Provides reasoned advice on modelling, planning and forecasting with reference to cost, time and quality which incorporate the organization strategic direction. Financial Analysis Applies common quantitative techniques such as discounted cash flow (DCF) to model the economic, fiscal and accounting impact of typical commercial activities. Provides analysis to support decision-making, including presenting economic outcomes, identifying the key value drivers, benefits, sensitivities and risks, accounting and fiscal implications.