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AV · 1 month ago

Enterprise Application Analyst, Sr – Oracle EPM

Simi Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$137K/yr - $194K/yr

12+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Sr. Enterprise Applications Analyst will lead the design, implementation, and support of AV’s Oracle Fusion EPM platform to achieve business objectives and contribute to the company's Digital Transformation initiative.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Partners with business units and ensures every business decision is seen from the lens of our customer. Collaborates with partner business units to reimagine how we can deliver the best processes possible using people, process, data, and technology

Executes solutions that bring awareness to team members and customers on the value add of their relationship with AV Business partners

Own and manage the Oracle Fusion EPM platform, including Planning, FCCS, ARCS, Allocations, Narrative Reporting, Profitability & Cost, and Data Management

Lead system architecture, integrations (EPM, ERP, and HR), automation, and platform optimization

Maintain strong system security, access controls, and compliance with DFARS, ITAR, CMMC, SOX, and other regulatory frameworks

Stay current on Oracle EPM technologies, ensuring continuous improvement and adoption of best practices

Build and maintain EPM reporting structures tailored to government contractor reporting needs, including bookings & backlog (funded vs. unfunded), program margins at contract/CLIN/task levels, indirect rate management, and working capital metrics

Support audit readiness with transparent workflows, reconciliations, and system logs for DCAA/DCMA, external auditors, and Audit Committee reviews

Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for designated partner business units

Attends designated partner BU meetings and shadows Team Members

Documents the workflows and journeys on how Team Members conduct their day-to-day operations

Explains a-day-in-the-life for various roles within partner BU. Gains significant knowledge in subject matters pertaining to both technology and the business

Serves as a “trusted advisor” to the BU and functions as a key point of contact for BU & DBT business stakeholders

In conjunction with BU leadership establishes and maintains a three-year business and DBT solution road map to improve strategic planning

Utilizes business analysis techniques and business cases to define high-level product features and desired service levels for existing and emerging IT offerings

Focuses on business value to develop ideas, including digital awareness, risk assessments, business continuity and business capability requirements

Fosters creativity and innovation by staying abreast of industry and technology trends

Conducts business process gap analysis to optimize business process towards digitalization and automation

Analyzes business requirements, works with various business and DBT teams in identifying data elements and prepare detailed specifications from which programs are written

Develops a deep knowledge of the business partner’s BU and builds positive relationship development, both horizontally and vertically

Defines business requirements for designated business units

Writes requirements to obtain data from enterprise data teams and analyzes the data set for trends or answers that will help improve the business

Manages the technology demand pipeline across assigned BU and assists BU leaders in defining the business cases for desired initiatives

Monitors technology planning and deployment progress in line with business vision by surfacing and shaping demand for technology capabilities and assets; in addition to ensuring that the potential business value from the combined DBT capabilities and assets are captured, optimized, and recognized

Contributes to key requirements, design and review sessions, key elements of business vision, and identifies business-based risk

Ensures collaboration and confirms business resources are available for all projects

Promotes business vision into working practice and ensures full adoption of solution created by project

Communicates with business leadership to evaluate joint initiatives and proposals to see how they align with established roadmaps and business and enterprise priorities

Demonstrates system (e.g. workday, Oracle, Hyperion, etc.) capability to solve business problems

Works with business users to gather requirements and is accountable for overall feasibility and solution delivery. Defines and approves changes to high-level requirements

Anticipates bottlenecks and provides escalation management

Analyzes end-to-end, moderate to high complexity business processes in one or more business functional areas

Collaborates with peers and project managers to balance BU and enterprise level optimization

Transfers knowledge on proposed solution and BU needs to leadership and peers

Collaborates with peers on similar workflows/terminology to make sure there is a common process across departments (where applicable) and to ensure technology strategy, down to functional requirements, work(s) well for every aspect of the business

Anticipates and negotiates tradeoffs and balances business needs versus technical constraints to maximize business benefit for the greater good of the organization

Manages enhancement requests post implementation on an established and agreed upon release schedule

Monitors reported production issues for opportunities to enhance business technology workflows. Escalates issues to stakeholders when necessary

Serves as the business subject matter expert (SME) to assist in the prioritization of technology projects, ensuing projects align with the technology that best provides maximum ROI, and directs BU & IT strategy in support of the overall business strategy

Partners with PMO and manages projects involving multiple departments or cross-functional teams, focusing on both successful integration, implementation, and adoption of new IT solutions

Assists in development and overall execution of strategic plans, including leveraging company tracking mechanisms, and creating presentations and reports for the board, executive management, and other groups Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Oracle Fusion EPMEPM consulting experienceFinancial processes knowledgeOracle Fusion FinancialsEPM Data IntegrationGroovy Business RulesEPM AutomateProject management skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in the field of Computer Science, Finance and/or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum 12-15 years of experience of EPM consulting and implementation across Oracle EPM Cloud products

Successful delivery of at least 4 end-to-end implementations in two or more of the following modules: (Enterprise Planning), (Financial Consolidation & Close), (Account Reconciliation), Narrative Reporting, Profitability & Cost Management, Data Management

Deep functional knowledge of financial processes, including planning, forecasting, workforce planning, CapEx planning, consolidations, reconciliations, and reporting

Proven expertise as an Oracle Fusion Business Analyst with strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion Financials and integrated cloud solutions

Hands-on technical experience with EPM Data Integration, Groovy Business Rules, and EPM Automate

Strong communication skills: oral presentations, writing, negotiation, active listening, influencing positive team dynamics

Ability to work in a multi-project environment and support multiple internal

Preferred

Extensive knowledge of conducting business requirement workshops

Big picture mindset to act tactically but think strategically

Strong Project management skills managing pipelines, demand generation, deadlines, prioritization, and process

In-depth understanding of day-to-day operations and business needs of business unit(s)

Highly skilled in negotiation and problem-solving techniques

Ability to positively influence others and to break down organizational silos

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience working with cross-functional teams, and presenting to leadership

Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Visio, Excel, Project, Access, and PowerPoint

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Demonstrated ability to be organized and work both independently and within a team, with strong attention to detail and strong project management skills

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests