Enterprise Applications Manager

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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

• Cross-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)

• Bachelors degree in computer science Finance Information Systems or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1215 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.
• 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

• Ability to work in an office environment (Hybrid)
• 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.

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the location the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

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 AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract 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: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

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About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats 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 Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres 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 datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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