Finance Service Manager
Pearson
**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
1085057
**Job:** Platform Management
**Job Family:** TECHNOLOGY
**Organization:** Corporate Strategy & Technology
**Schedule:** FULL\_TIME
**Req ID:** 19483
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