Financial Control Analyst

Financial Control Analyst

Location: Belfast (BT1)

Work Schedule: Hybrid - 2 office days per week

At Pearson, we’re transforming finance to drive efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making across our global business. Pearson Finance Services (PFS) is our centre of excellence for FP&A and financial control, partnering with business units and finance teams worldwide to deliver best-in-class financial support and reporting.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Financial Control Analyst to join our Financial Reporting & Control team, supporting our UK, North America, and APAC operations. Reporting to the Director of Financial Control, you’ll play a crucial role in:

1. Month-end close, group reporting, and financial control across multiple divisions
2. Reviewing and improving reporting accuracy (daily, weekly, monthly)
3. Overseeing journal reviews, compliance reporting, and statutory financial statements
4. Collaborating with auditors, finance teams, and business units
5. Supporting SOX compliance and process documentation
6. Driving continuous process improvements across our UK and offshore teams

What We’re Looking For

If you’re part-qualified or recently qualified (ACCA/CIMA) and eager to develop your financial control expertise, this could be the role for you! We welcome candidates from assistant accountant, financial control, or audit backgrounds looking to take the next step in their careers.

Key Requirements:

1. Experience in financial control processes and reporting
2. Strong communication skills to engage finance and non-finance teams
3. Highly organised, results-driven, and proactive in problem-solving
4. Advanced Excel skills (v-lookups, sum-ifs, pivot tables, macros)
5. Experience with Finance ERP systems (Oracle, Hyperion desirable)
6. Knowledge of FRS101 & IFRS (preferred but not essential)

Why Join Us?

At Pearson, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform for growth, development, and career progression within a global finance organisation.

1. ACCA/CIMA Study Support & Sponsorship
2. 25 Days Annual Leave (you will further accrue 1 day for each year of service up to 30 days, plus buy/sell options)
3. Private Medical & Dental Insurance
4. Fantastic Pension Plan – Pearson Doubles What You Contribute!
5. Retail Discounts, Wellbeing Support & More

If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career with a world-leading FTSE 100 company, apply today!

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