Director of Management Reporting Planning & Analysis - Education

Job Title: Director of Management Reporting Planning & Analysis, Education

Location: London - Hybrid working model  

Applications Deadline: 31st May (early applications encouraged)

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About the Role 

The Director of Management Reporting, Planning & Analysis (MRPA) leads all financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and performance analysis activities across the Education division. You will improve financial insight, strengthen reporting quality, and support strategic and commercial decision‑making at divisional and regional levels. You will also act as a key partner to SN Group Finance and senior business leaders within the Education division.

The position is offered on a full-time permanent basis. It is based in our London office on a hybrid working model. 

Role responsibilities:   

• Manage a central team of MRPA (Senior-)Managers and Analysts to support above activities
• Lead all management reporting, driving continuous improvement in quality, timeliness and consistency
• Partner closely with regional finance teams to develop a deep understanding of local markets and regularly review regional balance sheets
• Develop and enhance metrics and KPIs to monitor business performance
• Lead monthly regional Business Review Meetings, delivering clear insight and analysis
• Prepare performance commentary to support quarterly external reporting
• Manage all planning and forecasting cycles for the Education division
• Prepare divisional budget and forecast presentations for senior leadership
• Own the divisional mid‑term planning model used to support company strategy cycle
• Apply a strategic planning approach to identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, operational performance, and growth
• Work closely with and deputise for the VP Finance Education
• Provide financial and commercial support to divisional Managing Directors on business cases, new initiatives and new business streams.
• Regularly review regional balance sheets alongside regional FDs, ensuring WC outlook is updated and accurate.
• Lead risk assessment activities across the Education division, working with cross‑functional teams to identify key risks and areas of exposure
• Develop and implement effective risk‑mitigation actions
• Oversee government business reporting
• Explore and leverage emerging technologies, including AI and advanced analytics, to improve forecasting accuracy, scenario planning, and decision support

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:   

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACMA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with proven post‑qualification finance experience in a complex international organisation
• Operational finance experience gained through close support of a business unit, alongside experience working in or with a Group planning function.
• Experienced in using and developing financial planning systems (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan) with a genuine interest in systems improvement.
• Skilled in producing high‑quality management and Board‑level presentations.
• Commercially focused finance leader with a strong understanding of business economics and commercial strategy.
• Excellent financial analysis and data interpretation skills, including evaluation of new opportunities and assessment of operational performance.
• Self‑starter with a positive attitude, strong motivation, and a collaborative, confident and highly diligent in approach.
• Able to operate both strategically and hands‑on, with the ability to step into detail when required.
• Strong relationship‑builder and communicator who adapts communication style to different audiences and situations
• Proven track record of improving processes, adding value, and influencing stakeholders.
• Able to manage complex issues and multiple projects at the same time, working to tight deadlines.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with a commitment to good controls, structured processes, training, and best‑practice finance standards.
• Excellent PowerPoint skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly.

Desirable

• Experience from the media sector (e.g., publishing, video, gaming or music) would be a bonus.
• Experience in M&A processes is an advantage.

To apply, please submit a CV.

Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include:

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