Finance Service Manager

Pearson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced ERP Service Manager to lead the design and implementation of Oracle Financials solutions. This role is crucial in driving innovation and ensuring that the ERP system supports business processes effectively. You will collaborate with finance and IT teams, manage enhancements, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. If you have a strong background in Oracle Financials and a passion for driving financial transformation, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Financials.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and compliance.
• Experience leading Oracle ERP implementations across multiple geographies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and support of Oracle Financials solutions.
• Manage enhancement requests, bug fixes, and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and local tax regulations.

Skills

Oracle Financial modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, CM, SLA, Tax)

Solution design for financial transformation

SQL skills

Financial accounting principles

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite (R12)

BI Publisher

OTBI

FRS

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.

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 19483