AeroVironment

Senior Data & AI Analyst, Finance Systems

AeroVironment$89K — $135K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field; Master's preferred
  • 5+ years in financial data management or ERP data migration
  • 2+ years hands-on experience with AI applications and intelligent agents
  • Experience leading at least 2 full-cycle ERP data conversions
  • Expertise in Python and SQL for data transformation and analysis

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution for Oracle Fusion data conversion
  • Extract, transform, and load financial data from legacy systems
  • Develop and maintain data mapping documents for Oracle Fusion
  • Design and implement data quality rules and validation processes
  • Develop predictive models for financial forecasting and anomaly detection
  • Build AI-powered agents for finance process automation
  • Coordinate with IT and stakeholders for data integration and troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K plan with company matching
  • 9/80 work schedule
  • Paid holiday shutdown
  • Opportunity for innovation with emerging technologies
Full Job Description

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

Summary
The Senior Data & AI Analyst, Finance Systems owns financial data migration for Oracle Fusion implementation while pioneering the use of AI, large language models (LLMs), and intelligent agents to transform finance operations. This role combines traditional data conversion excellence with cutting-edge AI capabilities, building intelligent workflows for data quality, process automation, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics. This position reports directly to the Director, Finance Systems and serves as the technical lead for data and emerging AI initiatives.

Position Responsibilities


Finance Systems Data Operations & Migration
  • Lead end-to-end data conversion planning for Oracle Fusion, including scope definition, data source identification, mapping specifications, and conversion schedules
  • Extract, transform, and load financial data from legacy systems (Chart of Accounts, customer/vendor masters, open balances, historical transactions, asset registers)
  • Develop and maintain data mapping documents that translate legacy data structures to Oracle Fusion Cloud data models (Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Quote to Cash, Project to Close)
  • Execute iterative mock conversion cycles (Mock 1, Mock 2, Final) with progressively tighter quality gates and validation checkpoints
  • Coordinate with IT Infrastructure team on technical data extraction, FBDI file generation, and API-based data loading

Data Quality, Validation & Analytics
  • Design and implement comprehensive data quality rules, reconciliation controls, and exception handling processes; build automated validation scripts, profiling reports, and dashboards using Python, SQL, and AI/ML frameworks
  • Partner with Accounting SMEs to validate converted balances, ensure trial balance integrity, and resolve discrepancies
  • Develop predictive models for financial forecasting, anomaly detection in journal entries, and intelligent close process monitoring

AI/LLM & Intelligent Agent Development
  • Design and build AI-powered intelligent agents using large language models (GPT, Claude, Gemini, or open-source alternatives) for finance process automation
  • Develop LLM-based data quality agents that automatically detect anomalies, validate business rules, and suggest corrections during data migration and ongoing operations
  • Create conversational AI interfaces for finance users to query data, generate reports, and troubleshoot issues through natural language
  • Build intelligent document processing pipelines using LLMs for invoice extraction, contract analysis, and regulatory filing automation
  • Implement prompt engineering frameworks, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), fine-tuning strategies, and governance frameworks for responsible AI use including bias detection, explainability, and audit trails

EPM, Reporting & Data Governance
  • Support data migration and integration for Oracle EPM Cloud (PBCS, FCCS, Planning) connecting to Oracle Fusion actuals and subledger data
  • Troubleshoot reporting issues in Oracle Fusion (OTBI, BIP, Smart View, FBDI) and SplashBI, diagnosing data quality problems and performance bottlenecks
  • Partner with FP&A and Accounting on EPM data flows, dimension hierarchies, and planning/forecasting data structures
  • Support Apex application rollout through data integration, ensuring clean data pipelines between Apex, Fusion, and EPM environments
  • Establish data governance frameworks for master data (COA, customers, vendors, projects) including ownership, quality rules, stewardship processes, data lineage documentation, and metadata repositories for regulatory compliance
  • Support finance transformation projects through data analysis, migration support, and capitalization documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation
  • Coordinate with Business Units, IT Infrastructure, and external vendors to secure data extracts, coordinate conversion windows, and troubleshoot technical issues
  • Partner with Senior Manager, Finance Systems to align data conversion schedules with functional configuration timelines and testing cycles
  • Evangelize AI/LLM capabilities across Finance organization through proof-of-concepts, workshops, lunch-and-learns, and documentation; build internal capability by training team members on effective LLM usage
  • Maintain knowledge of emerging AI technologies, attend conferences/training, and share best practices through cross-team collaboration

Production Support, Post-Go-Live & Continuous Improvement
  • Provide ongoing production support for existing finance systems data flows, reporting, and integrations (Oracle Fusion, EPM, Apex, and other applications); execute data migration activities for Oracle Fusion and other finance system implementations; own hypercare support for data-related issues (balance mismatches, missing records, data correction requests)
  • Develop and maintain ongoing data quality monitoring processes leveraging AI agents for real-time anomaly detection; document data lineage, transformation logic, business rules, and AI model documentation for audit compliance
  • Train Finance Systems team on data maintenance procedures, AI agent usage, and troubleshooting techniques

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)


Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field (Master's in Data Science, AI, or related field preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience in financial data management, ERP data migration, or business intelligence/analytics
  • 2+ years hands-on experience building AI/LLM applications, intelligent agents, or machine learning models (personal projects, hackathons, or professional work)
  • Proven experience leading at least 2 full-cycle ERP data conversions from planning through post-go-live stabilization

Technical & AI Skills
  • Expert-level proficiency with Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn) for data transformation, analysis, and machine learning
  • Hands-on experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini), prompt engineering techniques, and AI agent frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, CrewAI) including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures
  • Strong SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, and validation across relational databases
  • Experience with data integration tools (Oracle FBDI, APIs, SSIS, Informatica, Alteryx), cloud data platforms (Oracle Cloud, AWS, Azure), and software development best practices including version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for production AI deployments
  • Experience with Oracle EPM Cloud data structures, integration patterns, and reporting (PBCS, FCCS, Planning preferred)
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for Oracle Fusion reporting tools (OTBI, BIP, Smart View) and third-party BI platforms (SplashBI, Power BI, Tableau)
  • Working knowledge of data governance principles, MDM concepts, and data quality frameworks
  • Experience supporting Apex application rollouts through data integration and connectivity

Finance & Analytical Skills
  • Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, chart of accounts structures, and subledger-to-general ledger reconciliation
  • Experience with Oracle Fusion data models (Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Quote to Cash, Project to Close) or comparable ERP data structures
  • Exceptional analytical skills with ability to investigate complex data issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions
  • Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy—zero tolerance for data quality compromises
  • Strong documentation skills with ability to create clear, comprehensive technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences

Innovation & Collaboration Skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with passion for exploring emerging technologies and building innovative solutions
  • Ability to translate business problems into AI/data science solutions and articulate value propositions to non-technical stakeholders
  • Comfortable working in ambiguity, experimenting with new approaches, and iterating based on feedback
  • Collaborative approach with strong communication skills for presenting technical concepts, demonstrating prototypes, and building stakeholder buy-in across Finance, IT, and external AI/data science communities


Physical Demands

  • Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
  • Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)


Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$89,000 - $135,750

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.

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:  .

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About AeroVironment

Size
1,214 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$29.8 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+13.8%
Revenue
$394.1 million
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