**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. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. **Job:** TECHNOLOGY **Organization:** Corporate Strategy & Technology **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** Hybrid **Req ID:** 19483