Sales Operations Analyst

About the role: We are currently looking for a engaging, collaboration individual to join our team. As an Sales Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for support budgeting and forecasting activities, sales analytics, reporting (including month end and year end reporting) that requires coordination across the different regions operating in APAC, UK & EMEA. Fully utilise the resources within Pearson to deliver activity in an optimised and timely manner.
Working closely with the Sales Finance Manager, APAC, UK & EMEA, this role will oversee International Revenue of US$67m representing the Clinical revenue for the EMEA, UK and APAC region. Other key stakeholders that this role will interact: Operations Director, Sales Consultants, Business Development Managers, Country Leads.
Our team: Assessment & Qualifications - The Clinical Assessment business is a trusted leader in the development and distribution of assessments for health and education professionals. Our tools are used extensively in research as well as clinical practice.
Our Purpose - Add Life to a Lifetime of Learning
As a Sales Operations Analyst, you'll be responsible for:
Sales Operations: Management of TEP Pipeline to highlight issues, roadblocks & work towards a resolution. Support monthly meetings for the 3 regions: Go To Market, Sales & Marketing and Demand Review Meetings
Reporting & Analytics: Maintain & update accurate reporting of sales & pipeline dashboards in a timely manner. Work alongside Pearson Finance & Supply Chain colleagues to ensure accurate financial reporting & analysis
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the generation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) breakdown of product & customer budgeting & reforecasting
Financial Analysis Support sales teams with product & customer financial analytics. Ad hoc sales analytics to support revenue growth trends and sales channel shifts.
Work with Operations team to provide data driven reporting that informs decision making. Collaborate with Specialist teams to create effective and integrated financial solutions
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
1+ years finance role
Deep accounting knowledge - qualification or part thereof as an accountant or CPA degree
Proven capability to deliver accurate information, on a timely basis, experience working with Excel and Tableau
Strong verbal and written skills within finance, across the organization and with external parties
Presence and confidence to interact with senior management. Ability to leverage influence across teams and cultures
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also 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 building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
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Job: SALES
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Req ID: 14917