Sr. Oracle Fusion Financial Analyst

AeroVironment, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in California seeks an experienced Finance ERP/EPM leader to drive Oracle Fusion Financials and Oracle EPM initiatives across planning, budgeting, and reporting.

You will partner with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Contracts, and IT to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions and ensure audit-ready processes. Seeking 8–10+ years in finance systems and GovCon experience, with strong analytical and communication skills to support year‑end closes, cost accounting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Finance, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8–10+ years of experience in Finance systems, ERP implementations, business analysis, or enterprise applications.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Financials across GL, AP, AR, Cash Mgmt, FA, Tax, Costing, and reporting.
• Experience with Oracle EPM Cloud, including Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Smart View, data management, or ERP/EPM integrations.
• Strong Finance and Accounting knowledge including close, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• GovCon experience with government accounting, indirect rates, labor charging, and audit/compliance.
• Experience with requirements gathering, functional design, testing, data conversion, integrations, reporting, and end-user support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Oracle Fusion Finance and Oracle EPM implementations, rollouts, enhancements, and production support.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Contracts, and IT to translate business requirements into scalable ERP/EPM solutions.
• Provide functional expertise across Fusion Financials and EPM capabilities and ensure alignment with governance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, month‑end close, and financial reporting processes.
• Collaborate on integrations, data conversion, reporting, security, workflow, and testing with technical teams.
• Apply GovCon knowledge to ensure compliant financial processes and audit readiness.
• Drive standardization, identify improvements, and provide post‑go-live support.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

GovCon knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle Fusion Financials

Oracle EPM Cloud

Smart View

APIs (REST/SOAP)

Job description

Position Responsibilities

Lead and support Oracle Fusion Finance and Oracle EPM implementations, rollouts, enhancements, and production-support activities. Partner with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Contracts, and IT stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable ERP and EPM solutions. Provide functional expertise in Oracle Fusion Financials, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Tax, Costing, and financial reporting. Support Oracle EPM capabilities, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, Smart View, data integration, management reporting, and variance analysis. Support integrated Finance and planning processes, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, month-end close, financial consolidations, management reporting, and audit support. Collaborate with technical teams and implementation partners on integrations, data conversion, reporting, security, workflow, and testing. Apply GovCon knowledge to support compliant financial processes, indirect-rate planning, cost accounting, labor forecasting, contract reporting, and audit readiness. Support PPM-related Finance processes as needed, including project costing, project financial reporting, billing, revenue recognition, and interfaces with Finance. Drive process standardization, identify improvement opportunities, manage enhancements, and provide post-go-live support.

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.
• 8–10+ years of experience in Finance systems, ERP implementations, business analysis, or enterprise applications.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Oracle Fusion Financials, particularly General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Tax, Costing, and financial reporting.
• Experience with Oracle EPM Cloud, including Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Smart View, data management, or ERP/EPM integrations.
• Strong Finance and Accounting knowledge, including financial close, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, internal controls, and management reporting.
• Government Contracting (GovCon) experience is required, including familiarity with government accounting, indirect rates, labor charging, cost structures, contract accounting, and audit/compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of FAR/DCAA compliance and controls in a GovCon environment.
• Experience with requirements gathering, functional design, testing, data conversion, integrations, reporting, and end‑user support.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder-management, and problem‑solving skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong solutioning and implementation mindset
• Ability to drive end‑to‑end delivery and adoption
• Deep understanding of Finance and Project Accounting operations
• Strong communication skills across technical and business audiences
• Ability to balance speed, quality, and compliance during rollouts

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, CPA).
• Experience with Oracle Fusion Projects (PPM), including project costing, billing, revenue recognition, or project financial reporting.
• Experience with Oracle EPM Planning, Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS), Account Reconciliation, Enterprise Data Management, or Narrative Reporting.
• Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud, BI Publisher, OTBI, FBDI, REST/SOAP APIs, and Smart View.
• Experience with multi‑entity, multi‑ledger, global, or regulated business environments.
• Oracle Fusion Financials or Oracle EPM Cloud certifications.
• Skilled in problem‑solving and influencing cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to leadership and collaborating across teams.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment with strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and accountability for results, driving continuous improvement.
• Team‑oriented, focused on collaboration and putting team success above individual interests.

Physical Demands

Hybrid work requirement: Onsite in AV locations, 1–2 days per week.

Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).

Special Requirements

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required. Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is: $180,000 - $200,000. AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Compliance – ITAR

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements.

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

About AV

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand‑launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real‑time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.