Finance Service Manager

Pearson Education; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Oracle ERP Service Manager to lead the design and implementation of Oracle Financial solutions. This pivotal role involves collaborating with Finance and IT teams to drive innovation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You'll be the functional expert for Oracle Financial modules, managing enhancement requests and overseeing the deployment of solutions. With a focus on financial transformation and automation, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you have a strong background in Oracle Financials and a passion for driving business success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with Oracle Financials, leading implementations across geographies.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and support of Oracle Financials solutions.
• Manage enhancement requests and oversee configuration and testing.

Skills

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

Solution design

Enhancement requests management

Configuration and testing

Financial business processes knowledge

Subledger Accounting (SLA)

SQL skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite (R12)

BI Publisher

OTBI

FRS

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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