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Wherever you find ambitious companies investing in their people, you’ll find Learning Pool
Learning Pool is among the fastest growing e-learning companies in the world, servicing more than 2,000 customers and 24 million learners globally. Our expert team creates the content and technology solutions that engage and empower modern leaders , using pioneering technology and creative content that we build, deliver and maintain. We’re passionate about customer success and our customers trust us to deliver long lasting value, a great return on investment and excellent customer service.
Learning Pool welcomes passionate people from all kinds of backgrounds. We are a diverse team working in offices, and remotely, across Europe and North America. We take great pride in our shared work and are committed to building great software in a sustainable way.
So if you’ve got what we’re looking for and the desire to join a team that values creativity and empowerment, then get in touch. This role offers an excellent opportunity to get involved in and become part of the world of online learning.
About the role
Our FP&A team partners closely with every part of the business, building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. The team is dedicated to implementing best-in-class practices and delivering meaningful management insights. Their work provides the data-driven foundations that shape strategic decisions, support growth, and ensure the business remains agile and well-informed.
What you will be doing
Roles and Responsibilities include:
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Working closely with the team to prepare monthly reporting packs for investors
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Assisting Head of FP&A in the preparation of forecasts and budgets
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Preparing Ad Hoc Finance reports for various areas of the business
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Departmental cost analysis and working with Heads of Departments to investigate variances to budget
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Project based work, including working with stakeholders across the business to research and deliver answers to finance-based queries. For example, product pricing analysis, business unit profitability analysis, revenue forecasting, budget setting, sales analysis, etc
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Develop and continually improve budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecast
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Support the strategic planning and strategic initiatives of the company, including acquisitions and investment appraisal, by providing financial planning and modelling skills
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Ensure integrity of financial data supplied by financial accounting team to other areas of the business and to external stakeholders
Who we are looking for
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
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A proven track record: You will have a minimum of 2 years experience in a busy finance or accounting function, and be qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification) with experience of SaaS reporting metrics and KPI’s
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Accounting expertise: You will be capable and experienced in completing full Financial or Management Accounts
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Communication skills: You will have the confidence and skill to facilitate broad-ranging conversations with people across the business and with external customers (face to face, telephone and digital communications)
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Exceptional organisational skills and keen attention to detail: You will work with a high degree of accuracy and effectively plan to ensure that tasks are actioned and followed up to ensure completion
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Numerical and analytical skills: You will enjoy working with numbers and will have an analytical mindset
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Commercial acumen: You will be interested in understanding the business and be commercially aware, with knowledge of sales forecasting, commission schemes and revenue recognition policies.
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Team-orientated: You will be able to build relationships with the wider Learning Pool team and work together to achieve the team and company goals
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A focus on continuous improvement: You will look for opportunities to keep improving our products, processes and service to make sure that our offering remains the best in the market
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Flexible approach: You will be able to work in a fast paced environment, with a flexible approach and self management capability
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Positive, solutions focused outlook: You will think "What can we do to make this happen?" rather than "I don't know how this would work"
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Proficiency with business tools: You will be comfortable with using appropriate technology and systems, with a willingness to increase capability in the relevant systems that we use (e.g. Google suite, Excel, Netsuite, CRM tools). Experience with Salesforce (and Tableau) would be an advantage.
Working at Learning Pool
The Learning Pool team is filled with people who have a real passion for what they do and a fresh approach to partnering with customers.
Learning Pool is a Platinum Investor in People, listed annually in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For and wins numerous industry awards for our work with clients including the Queen's Award for Enterprise (Innovation) and recent Brandon Hall, Learning Technologies, e-Learning Industry, Stevie Customer Service and Institute of Customer Service awards.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm UK time on 7th November 2025.
