Description - External

Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.

We are looking for a new Senior Manager to join our Treasury team. This is an important role that supervises and advises on day to day cash and fx management activities and risk manages key internal and external liquidity, fx and rates exposures.

Understanding of data structures and process design is essential as we are constantly looking to build new optimised processes or improve existing processes.

This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to join a team committed to development and pushing the boundaries in treasury.

We’re looking for someone who is commercially minded, who is proactive, highly organised and curious. Work is primarily remote, with working from home expected to continue for the majority of the week, so it’s important to be a proactive communicator to keep people informed and to understand what’s going on.

Key tasks include:

• Partnering with operating companies to understand their cash flow needs – funding or extracting cash as required

• Supervising day to day cash management (and covering where necessary)

• Leading treasury projects including onboarding acquisitions and cash/fx concentration projects

• Supervising fx position management and the group’s collar and forward hedging program

• Identifying opportunities to exploit market anomalies to enhance yields or reduce fx hedging costs

• Creating new transaction models for new transaction types in our treasury system (CityFinancials)

Qualifications - External

Experience:

• Proven extensive Treasury experience

• AMCT qualified or equivalent

• Evidence of managing and analysing complex datasets

• Evidence of designing and managing end to end processes inside and outside treasury

Optional:

• Qualified accountant

• Understanding of hedge accounting

• Experience of City Financials

• Experience in an e-commerce/subscription business

• Coding experience

Additional Information

This role will be hybrid working from home and at our office at 80 Strand, London.

Please apply directly on our website including your CV and a covering letter outlining your reasons for applying for the 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 that one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families too. There is a range of options, but when you join our Pearson family these are some of the benefits that we offer that you can look forward to: -

25 Days annual leave, this increases by 1 day each year up to 30 days with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year on top of this. A fantastic Pension plan, where Pearson double what you contribute. Pearsons other benefits also include private dental care, private medical insurance, digital GP service, season ticket loan, eye tests, cycle to work scheme, volunteering days, employee wellbeing assistance discounted retail and leisure products and services from leading companies and much more.

At Pearson, we believe in the power of difference. Harnessing the unique skills, perspectives, and backgrounds of every employee helps us foster innovation and create the most effective solutions for learners around the world. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion are embedded into everything we do. We foster a work environment that’s inclusive and diverse — and where our people can be themselves — so we can reflect the customers and learners we serve. You can learn more about our diverse and inclusive culture here:

https://pearson.jobs/pearson-life/#diversity

Pearson is delighted to be committed to the Race Charter, and to be confirmed by Stonewall in the Top 100 Employers LGBTQ+ employers in the UK. We are a Disability Confident committed employer and were recognised in the Best Employers for Diversity 2019 awards. We are featured on The Forbes list of Best D&I Employers and are a Working Mums Top Employer and Age Positive employer. Pearson is listed on both the London and New York Stock Exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). We are proud to offer an exceptional and supportive environment to develop your professional career!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.

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We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity.

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The information you provide will stay confidential, and be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com. Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: 

http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html

Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.

We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity.

The information you provide will stay confidential, and be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.