Financial Operations Professional

Pearson is looking for a Financial Operations Professional to join our team as a Royalty Operations and Accounting Assistant. This role is ideal for individuals with some experience in the Rights and Royalties domain who are eager to expand their skills. You will be responsible for analyzing royalty data, supporting reconciliations, and ensuring the integrity of our royalty calculations and statements. Your meticulous work will ensure accurate and compliant royalty disbursements, fully aligned with contractual obligations.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

General Profile

• Expand your skills within the Rights and Royalties domain.
• Contribute to the overall success of the team by ensuring seamless oversight of agreements and royalty data.
• Engage in collaborative efforts to drive accurate royalty payouts through effective communication and teamwork.

Expertise

• Develop knowledge of royalty data analysis, reconciliation, and contract terms.
• Learn standard processes and procedures related to royalty operations.

Accountability

• Identify and resolve routine problems related to royalty data and documentation, selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure decisions primarily affect your own work, maintaining a high standard of output.
• Oversee the meticulous archiving of documents and accurately input royalty and subsidiary rights contract information into the royalty system.
• Conduct thorough reviews and precise interpretations of royalty, advance payments, and product structures.
• Implement data retention policies in accordance with regulatory requirements and client agreements.

Leadership

• Manage your workload under direct supervision, ensuring high-quality contributions to team performance.
• Adapt your behavior and approach to suit different tasks and challenges.

Influence

• Communicate relevant information clearly and professionally.
• Develop positive relationships with team members to foster collaboration.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Portfolio and Legal, to resolve inquiries and facilitate the seamless execution of royalty operations.

Skills, Knowledge, & Behaviors

• Strong attention to detail in royalty data analysis and reconciliation.
• Proficient in data maintenance; familiarity with Intellectual Property Management systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage workload efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance through proper handling and archiving of legal and contractual documents.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for effective collaboration within the team.