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Pearson is hiring an Advanced Specialist, Technology Solutions to provide senior finance systems and process leadership responsible for end-to-end oversight of Source to Pay (S2P) and Record to Report (R2R) processes. This role demands functional ownership of Oracle finance platforms, ensuring operational excellence, financial controls, accurate reporting, and ongoing stakeholder engagement throughout the finance cycle.

Highlights

Lead and govern Source to Pay (S2P) and Record to Report (R2R) finance processes, including requisitioning, purchasing, accounts payable, employee expenses, general ledger accounting, fixed assets, cash management, and period-end close.
Provide deep functional expertise and ownership of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and Oracle Fusion Cloud finance modules.
Manage implementations, enhancements, and optimizations of Oracle Fusion Cloud modules such as iProcurement, Purchasing, Payables, Payments, Expenses, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management.
Partner with IT teams, system integrators, and Oracle support to ensure platform stability, data integrity, and performance.
Engage with senior stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, Tax, Treasury, Audit, and Technology to translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
Serve in a consultative leadership capacity advising on Oracle best practices, process design, and control frameworks.
Ensure robust governance of financial close processes and support SOX, audit, and internal control requirements.
Minimum 10 years hands-on experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and proven functional experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud finance modules.
Strong understanding of Source to Pay and Record to Report processes in large enterprise environments and support for US-based finance operations with compliance to US GAAP.
Preferred consulting background and experience with Oracle Cloud migrations, EBS to Fusion transformations, or large-scale finance system programs.

Advanced Specialist, Technology Solutions Full Description

Job Title: Source to Pay (S2P) & Record to Report (R2R) - Finance Lead (US)

Location: United States (Hybrid, subject to business needs)

Role:

The Source to Pay and Record to Report Finance Lead is a senior finance systems and process leadership role responsible for overseeing end‑to‑end S2P and R2R processes across the Pearson global business. This role provides functional ownership of Oracle finance platforms, ensuring operational excellence, strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective stakeholder engagement.

The role requires deep, hands‑on expertise in Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS) and strong functional experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud across both transactional (S2P) and financial close (R2R) domains. The successful candidate will act as a trusted finance and systems advisor, partnering with Finance, Procurement, Technology, Audit, and external partners to support operations, drive transformation, and deliver continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

End‑to‑End Finance Process Leadership

Provide leadership across Source to Pay (S2P) and Record to Report (R2R) processes, ensuring seamless integration between subledgers and the General Ledger.
Own and govern core finance processes including:
Requisitioning and purchasing
Accounts payable and payments
Employee expenses
General ledger accounting
Fixed assets and depreciation
Cash management and bank reconciliation
Period‑end close, reporting, and balance sheet integrity
Act as the senior finance point of contact for US S2P and R2R operations.

Oracle Systems Ownership & Expertise

Provide deep functional leadership and subject matter expertise across Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS) finance modules supporting S2P and R2R.
Lead and support implementations, enhancements, and optimizations involving Oracle Fusion Cloud , including:
iProcurement
Purchasing
Payables
Payments
Expenses
General Ledger
Fixed Assets
Cash Management
Partner closely with IT teams, system integrators, and Oracle support to ensure platform stability, data integrity, and performance.

Stakeholder Engagement & Consulting

Engage with senior internal stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, Tax, Treasury, Audit, and Technology to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable system and process solutions.
Operate in a consultative leadership capacity , advising stakeholders on Oracle best practices, process design, and control frameworks.
Lead workshops, design sessions, and solution walkthroughs with business and technical teams.

Financial Close, Controls & Compliance

Ensure robust Record to Report governance, including accurate month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
Own and support SOX, audit, and internal control requirements across S2P and R2R processes.
Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support walkthroughs, evidence requests, and remediation activities.

Ensure high‑quality balance sheet reconciliations and compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Experience

Minimum 10 years of extensive, hands‑on experience with Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS) across finance modules.
Proven functional experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud modules including:
iProcurement
Purchasing
Payables
Payments
Expenses
General Ledger
Fixed Assets
Cash Management
Strong end‑to‑end understanding of Source to Pay and Record to Report processes in a complex, enterprise environment.

Experience supporting US‑based finance operations, accounting close, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Experience

Consulting background (Big 4, Oracle implementation partner, or finance transformation consultancy).
Experience engaging directly with senior business stakeholders and translating requirements into functional and system solutions.

Experience supporting Oracle Cloud migrations, EBS‑to‑Fusion transformations, or large‑scale finance system programs.

Skills & Competencies

Deep functional knowledge of S2P and R2R finance processes and controls.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with executive presence.
Ability to operate at both strategic and hands‑on levels.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Comfortable working in complex, matrixed, and fast‑paced environments.

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