FP&A Analyst Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office Permanent Belfast (BT1) 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: - Have relevant experience in a similar role - 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. In addition, it is desirable for you to be: - Part-qualified accountant in ACCA or CIMA Your rewards & benefits We know you'll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn't fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too. Your dedicated talent partner will go through these with you in detail. LI-Hybrid LI-Post Who we are: At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeamgrp.pearson.com. Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process. Job: FINANCE Organization: Corporate Finance Schedule: FULL_TIME Workplace Type: Hybrid Req ID: 18239