Enterprise Applications Manager

AeroVironment; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking an experienced Enterprise Applications Manager – Finance to lead Fusion Finance and Oracle EPM. You will direct day-to-day operations, manage a high-performing team, and ensure alignment with corporate goals across BUs and DBT.

You will partner with finance leaders to design multi-year roadmaps, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver scalable architectures that support the enterprise’s digital roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Finance/IS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 12–15+ years in Enterprise Applications, BRM, or SaaS/cloud environments.
• End-to-end implementation experience with Oracle Fusion Applications (GL, AP, AR, FA).
• Functional knowledge of PPM, Cost Management, Inventory, and SCM.
• Strong governance and deployment experience with Oracle EPM Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Enterprise Applications Finance team; oversee hiring, onboarding, and performance frameworks.
• Direct day-to-day operations and production support; ensure high system uptime and issue resolution.
• Orchestrate demand pipeline and project prioritization based on risk and business value.
• Oversee Fusion & EPM governance and multi-year IT roadmap with finance stakeholders.
• Partner with Corporate Finance and FP&A to align IT strategy with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Oracle Fusion

Oracle EPM

PPM

Change management

Communication

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Finance/IS

MS/MBA/CPA (adv.)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Oracle EPM Suite

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

AeroVironment is seeking an experienced, highly collaborative Enterprise Applications Manager – Finance to lead and oversee our Fusion Finance Applications and the Oracle EPM Suite. This critical leadership role is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the application finance team, driving seamless technology alignment between corporate Business Units (BUs) and DBT, and managing a high-performing team of IT professionals and technical analysts.

The ideal candidate possesses a powerful blend of deep functional and technical cloud expertise in Oracle Fusion Cloud Finance alongside equal strength in managing enterprise EPM software packages. You will operate in close execution partnership with cross-functional project managers, finance executives, and business stakeholders to deliver stable, scalable, and strategic technical architecture that advances the long-term digital roadmap of the enterprise.

Position Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Day-to-Day Operations

• People Management : Lead, mentor, and develop the Enterprise Applications Finance team, overseeing hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance frameworks to build a high-performing collaborative culture.
• Operational Oversight : Direct the day-to-day work metrics and support operations of the application finance team, ensuring high system uptime, configuration integrity, and efficient tier-3 production support resolutions.
• Pipeline & Demand Management : Orchestrate the technology demand pipeline, prioritizing system modifications, critical compliance upgrades, and business configurations based on strict criteria of risk mitigation and quantifiable business value.

Application Management & Roadmap Strategy

• Fusion & EPM Governance: Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) and enterprise functional owner for Oracle Fusion Finance modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets) and the entire Oracle EPM software ecosystem.
• PPM Alignment : Maintain a deeper structural understanding of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) models to cleanly connect cross-functional operational accounting lines with overarching project delivery metrics.
• Strategic Roadmapping : Partner closely with Corporate Finance and FP&A leadership to design, align, and execute a multi-year information technology systems roadmap that cleanly supports Corporate M&A data structures and organizational scales.
• Lifecycle Delivery : Oversee end-to-end implementation and software patch/release management frameworks —ensuring meticulous business requirement analysis, solution prototyping, data validations, and comprehensive user testing plans.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Alignment

• C** ross-Functional Partnership**: Collaborate closely with project managers, the corporate PMO, and cross functional technical teams to ensure systems deployments are executed on time, within budget thresholds, and with high final user adoption.
• Trusted Advisor : Act as the primary technical point of contact and liaison to Corporate Accounting, Corporate Finance, Payroll, and FP&A business leaders, translating complex accounting constraints into robust technology requirements.
• Change Advisor : Instill a data-driven, customer-centric delivery mindset across all partner functional areas, guiding stakeholders through system enhancements with change management frameworks.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 12–15+ years of experience in Enterprise Applications, Business Analysis, or BRM roles supporting SaaS and cloud-based systems.
• Proven end-to-end implementation experience with Oracle Fusion Applications , including strong functional expertise across Finance modules (GL, AP, AR, FA)
• Functional knowledge of PPM (Project Costing, Billing, Revenue), Cost Management, Inventory, and Supply Chain (SCM).
• EPM Governance : Strong competency and direct management experience deployed across the Oracle EPM Suite with a good experience configuring, deploying, and supporting the Oracle EPM Suite.
• Hands‑on experience writing Fusion design documents, configuration workbooks, testing strategies, and test cases
• Leadership Track Record : Proven capability leading professional IT analysts/consultants, handling multiple simultaneous workstreams, and thriving in rapid, deadline‑oriented environments
• Proven experience in driving strategic initiatives , digital transformation, and process optimization within Finance and Project Management domains.
• Deep understanding of business processes across Finance, Projects, and Supply Chain, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving capabilities, with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and technical constraints.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Mergers and Acquisition integration into Oracle Fusion Applications.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to interact with all levels and communicate effectively with both a technical audience and business users.
• Strong business acumen with analytical and strategic thinking.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities, ability to research and analyze data, and presenting solutions.
• Ability to work in a multi‑project environment and support multiple internal customer/departments.
  

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, CPA).
• Partners with PMO and manages projects involving multiple departments or cross‑functional teams, focusing on successful integration, implementation, and adoption of new IT solutions.
• Experience conducting business requirement workshops and facilitating stakeholder alignment.
• Big‑picture thinker with the ability to act tactically and drive strategic initiatives.
• Strong management skills: managing pipelines, prioritization, deadlines, and process optimization.
• Deep understanding of Finance, Projects, Cost, Inventory, and SCM business operations.
• Background in driving digital transformation initiatives across Finance, Projects, or Supply Chain domains.
• Strong understanding of change management and user adoption strategies.
• Oracle certifications in Fusion Financials, PPM, SCM, or EPM.