Job Description

Job Title: ERP Service Manager

Location:

London

Department:

IT / Finance Systems

Reports to:

Director of ERP

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced

Oracle ERP Service Manager

to lead the design, development, implementation, and support of Oracle Financials solutions, primarily within the Oracle E-Business Suite (R12). This individual will act as a strategic partner to Finance and IT teams, driving innovation and ensuring the ERP system effectively supports business processes and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the functional expert and primary point of contact for

Oracle Financial modules

:GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, SLA, and Tax Lead end-to-end

solution design

for financial transformation and automation projects Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Oracle solutions Manage and prioritize

enhancement requests, bug fixes, and upgrades

Oversee

configuration, testing, and deployment

of Oracle financial solutions Provide functional support during

month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes

Collaborate with technical teams on

interfaces, conversions, and extensions

Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g.,

IFRS, GAAP

) and local tax regulations Drive adoption of

Oracle best practices

and Cloud capabilities (if applicable) Coordinate with vendors and system integrators during implementations or upgrades Deep knowledge of

financial business processes

, closing cycles, and ERP best practices Strong experience in

Subledger Accounting (SLA)

,

multi-currency

, and

multi-org

environments Familiarity with

Oracle workflows, approval hierarchies, and role-based access

Strong SQL skills and understanding of Oracle tables for reporting and reconciliation

? Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field Minimum

12+ years

of hands-on experience with Oracle Financials (EBS R12 or Oracle Cloud) Strong understanding of

financial accounting principles

, statutory compliance, and tax requirements Proven experience leading Oracle ERP implementations or upgrades across multiple geographies Familiarity with

Oracle Security, Workflow Approvals, and Reporting Tools

(BI Publisher, OTBI, FRS) Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Oracle Certification (e.g.,

Oracle Financials Certified Implementation Specialist

) is a plus Familiarity with

SOX compliance

,

internal controls

, and

audit support

Exposure to Agile, ITIL, or similar project methodologies

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.


Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.


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Job:

TECHNOLOGY

Organization:

Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule:

FULL_TIME

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Req ID:

19483