Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Senior Financial Analyst

MCS Group is proud to be exclusively partnering with Pearson, a global publication company, as they seek to appoint a Financial Analyst on a full time, permanent basis.

Pearson is a highly successful and well-established global organisation based in Belfast, with multiple offices throughout North America, South American, EMEA & APJ regions. They supply their global customer basis with a variety of services and now is a great time to be joining the business as they continue their impressive growth.

As well as being a great organisation to work for, Pearson have a fantastic benefit package as well as genuine career progression!

The Role:

As the successful Senior Financial Analyst, you will report directly to the Senior Manager and will be responsible for the following duties:

• Take ownership of the budget and forecasting process for Finance divisions within the Corporate Functions area of Pearson, including meeting with the business to agree compensation, discretionary and capital expenditure plans.
• Prepare forecast summary reporting packs for the business with analysis and commentary.
• Input into the annual strategic planning process through preparation of analysis and other information to enable collation of the plan.
• Prepare key month end management reporting packs for decision making / disclosure to market.
• Monthly and quarterly consolidation of management information packs across business areas and roll up to group level showing performance against budget, forecast and prior year
• Support local business partners in providing targeted quality commercial analysis
• Review of financial data during the month to provide timely corrections.

What You Need to Succeed?

The successful Senior Financial Analyst will meet the following criteria:

• PQ ACCA/CIMA/ACA or newly qualified accountant
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting
• Strong communication skills
• Strong excel skills

The Rewards:

• Market leading remuneration package + extensive benefits
• Annual bonus
• Flexible working hours
• You will be joining a warm & friendly environment.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Ruth Cox, at MCS Group 02890490864

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