Location: London - Hybrid working model
Applications Deadline: 2 nd August – applications will be reviewed as they come in
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As Senior Finance Manager, you will act as a key business partner across Central Publishing, Commercial Development, and the Global ELT publishing teams. You will own the financial processes related to Investment in Content (IIC), lead forecasting and reporting activities, and ensure strong financial governance and analysis to support high ‑ quality decision ‑ making. You will also support the development of new business models, pricing decisions, and publishing investment cases.
The position is offered on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. It is based in our London office on a hybrid working model.
Business partnering - Balances Stakeholder & Communicates Effectively
Partner with the Commercial Development team and Western Europe Sales, supporting pricing, commercial evaluations, and new business model development.
Investment in Content (IIC) Ownership - Data analytics & Quantitative Skills, Financial Modelling
Own the financial elements of the IA process, including P&L structure, financial metrics, methodologies, data collection, and approval routes.
Consolidate and analyse global monthly Investment in Content spend, providing insight, commentary and recommendations to ensure cost control, compliance with budget, and identification of opportunities to reinvest savings.
Planning & forecasting - Strategic Mindset & Financial Acumen
Lead all planning and forecasting cycles for indirect costs across central Education functions, working closely with relevant business teams to ensure accurate , timely and well ‑ supported submissions to MRPA Education including Anaplan (system) updates for all forecasts.
Other - Global Perspective & Business Insights
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with experience in investment appraisal, commercial evaluation, P&L analysis, business partnering, and supporting commercial teams.
Background working with financial planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, SAP S4) and interest in systems development, with the confidence to work with large datasets and financial systems (e.g., SAP S4, Anaplan).
To apply, please submit a CV .
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Job Posting End Date:
3-08-2026
