Pearson

Advanced Specialist, Technology Solutions

Pearson$100K — $130K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years hands-on experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) finance modules
  • Proven experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud modules such as Purchasing and Payables
  • Strong understanding of S2P and R2R processes in enterprise environments
  • Experience supporting US finance operations and accounting close
  • Consulting background is preferred, preferably from Big 4 or finance transformation consultancy

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end S2P and R2R processes ensuring seamless integration with the General Ledger
  • Govern core finance processes including requisitioning, accounts payable, and general ledger accounting
  • Own and support SOX, audit, and internal control requirements for S2P and R2R
  • Partner with IT and external teams to ensure platform stability and data integrity
  • Engage with senior stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable solutions

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment, subject to business needs
  • Engagement with senior management and various departments for cross-functional collaboration
  • Opportunity to lead critical finance transformations and optimizations
  • Exposure to cutting-edge finance technology and processes
  • Robust support for compliance and governance initiatives
Full Job 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 Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 22921

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About Pearson

Pearson is a publishing and education company that provides educational materials, learning technologies, and assessments to schools, universities, and professional organizations. The company's products and services include textbooks, online learning platforms, and certification exams. Pearson's customers include the University of Phoenix, the British Council, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
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Size
20,744 employees
Market Cap
$8.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$265 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
-5.5%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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