Lead Specialist, Finance Business Partner

Pearson VUE

. Own annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and long-term planning .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $89,600 - $166,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), including budget management, forecasting, and variance analysis, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic financial insights and process improvements.

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Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Advanced Excel SkillsFinancial ModellingAnalytical Problem-SolvingStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementForecastingVariance AnalysisKPI Dashboard ProductionFinancial Insight GenerationScenario AnalysisData AnalysisProcess ImprovementAutomationFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationConstructive ChallengeDependable OwnershipInfluencing Senior DecisionsProactive Approach

Tools & Technologies

AI ApplicationsFinance WorkflowsManagement Accounts

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In FinanceBachelor’s Degree In AccountingBachelor’s Degree In Economics

Industry Keywords

Matrixed OrganisationCross-Functional SolutionsOperational PlanningGovernanceCost Optimisation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and long-term planning
Provide variance analysis, performance commentary and decision-ready financial insight
Partner with operational leaders on business cases, investments, pricing and cost optimisation
Produce timely management accounts, KPI dashboards and month-end analysis
Support strategic and operational planning for Pearson’s Enterprise business
Improve reporting, forecasting and finance workflows through standardisation and automation
Build practical cross-functional solutions, including workforce and hiring-data visibility
Maintain strong controls, governance and alignment with group finance requirements
Partner with leaders across HR, strategy, sales, delivery and product
Report to the Finance Director, Enterprise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong FP&A or financial advisory experience, ideally in a large, matrixed or fast-moving organisation
Experience working effectively with non-finance stakeholders and influencing senior decisions
Excellent logical problem-solving, analytical and commercial judgement
Advanced Excel skills
Financial modelling and scenario analysis
Ability to turn complex data into clear insight and recommendations
Proactive approach to improving processes and delivering through ambiguity
Clear communication, constructive challenge and dependable ownership
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
Practical use of AI in work, or genuine curiosity to develop it
East Coast location is preferred, although strong candidates elsewhere in the US may be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive program eligibility
Benefits offered by Pearson (specific benefits link referenced but not detailed in the posting)
Career mobility and progression opportunities within the finance organization