NAFC Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

North America Financial Control Senior Analyst 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. The PFS Financial Reporting & Control team is responsible for UK/North America month-end close activities, group reporting, balance sheet and P&L control. The team is also responsible for end-to-end process control and, where necessary, process redesign and improvement across our UK and offshore teams. We are currently seeking qualified chartered or certified accountants to join Pearson Finance Services in Belfast as part of the growing Financial Reporting & Control team. The activities of the roles include but are not limited to: Lead and manage a team of financial analysts, providing on-going guidance, leadership and support; Ensure effective review, control and reporting to produce the monthly and annual results for divisions, working closely with key divisional managers and finance teams; Own the review of all daily, weekly and monthly P&L reporting to ensure that reports are accurate and relevant. Undertake entity level monthly P&L reviews for subsidiaries; Coordinate and review work delivered by the BPO team; Review and approve journals ensuring they maintain relevant and appropriate back up and are correctly coded; Prepare ad-hoc analysis / production of reports as requested to support accurate reporting and support business, group and tax decisions; Have significant interaction with business units, enabling functions, and auditors; Complete statutory financial statements at half year and year end as required; Provide monthly dashboard cashflow for assigned business units. Complete compliance reporting in accordance with local legislation;