Description - Provide strategic financial support to Pearson’s US Higher Education Portfolio and Content teams, combining disciplined FP&A ownership with commercially focused analysis that shapes investment and growth decisions.
Also known in the market as: Senior Finance Business Partner; FP&A Manager; Strategic Finance Manager; Commercial Finance Manager.
Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Finance Business Partner to provide proactive and strategic financial support to its US Higher Education Commercial Portfolio and Content teams. You will own foundational planning and reporting processes while developing the analytical insight that helps the business assess opportunity, profitability, and performance.
This role is embedded in the business and works across Portfolio, Content, Finance, and cross-functional partners. It blends core FP&A, financial modelling and commercial strategy, with autonomy to improve models, automate reporting, and develop forward-looking views.
Education, publishing, subscription, platform or SaaS experience is helpful, not essential.
Education, publishing, subscription, platform or SaaS experience is helpful, not essential.
Location & Working Pattern
United States, remote. East Coast time zone is preferred, but candidates in other US locations may be considered.
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $89,600 - 166,400
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through October 25th. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
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