**FP&A Analyst ** **Hybrid ** **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 + Forecastingand 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: + 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, you must have/be:  + Part-qualified accountant in ACCA or CIMA  + Have relevant experience in a similar role **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 #LI-SA1 **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 Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 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 TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. **Job:** FINANCE **Organization:** Corporate Finance **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** Hybrid **Req ID:** 18827