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Pearson is hiring a Technology Solutions Service Owner. The role involves leading end-to-end Source to Pay (S2P) and Record to Report (R2R) finance processes across the global business, providing functional ownership of Oracle finance platforms, and partnering with various stakeholders to support operations, drive transformation, and ensure financial control and reporting accuracy.

Highlights

Lead and govern Source to Pay (S2P) and Record to Report (R2R) finance processes, including requisitioning, purchasing, accounts payable, payments, employee expenses, general ledger, fixed assets, cash management, and period-end close.
Provide subject matter expertise and functional leadership in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and Oracle Fusion Cloud finance modules.
Lead and support Oracle Fusion Cloud implementations and optimizations for 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 maintain platform stability and data integrity.
Engage and consult with senior stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, Tax, Treasury, Audit, and Technology to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
Ensure financial close governance and compliance including SOX, audit support, and adherence to US GAAP and internal policies.
Require a minimum of 10 years of hands-on Oracle E-Business Suite experience and strong functional experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud finance modules.
Preferred background includes consulting experience with Big 4, Oracle implementation partners, or finance transformation consultancies.
Expertise in managing complex enterprise financial processes and stakeholder communications with executive presence.
Scheduled as a full-time role under the Corporate Strategy & Technology organization with a hybrid workplace type.

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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Job: Service Owner

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

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