Finance Systems Intern

AeroVironment•Simi Valley, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Summer Internship Program Our paid Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an immersive, hands-on experience within the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work alongside AV team members on meaningful projects involving cutting-edge technology while developing professional relationships, strategic problem-solving skills, and practical experience in a full-time work environment. This is a 12-week, onsite program intended for highly motivated and passionate students who are currently enrolled in college or are recent graduates. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, with a preference for students at the junior level or above. Our program has been recognized by Yello and WayUp as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States for multiple years. Depending on the team and location, students who are willing to relocate for their internship may be eligible for a relocation and housing reimbursement stipend. AV offers internship opportunities across various teams and locations throughout the United States. Specific team, location, and program details will be discussed during the interview process. Finance Systems Intern Position Summary Finance Systems is seeking a Finance Systems Intern to support enterprise finance transformation initiatives across Oracle Fusion, EPM, reporting, controls, and process improvement. This role is ideal for a student who is interested in the intersection of finance, systems, data, and business operations. The intern will help the team improve reporting quality, support testing and documentation, analyze process and data issues, and contribute to high-visibility initiatives that impact Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, Revenue, and cross-functional business teams.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to organize information clearly and accurately.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
Interest in finance systems, enterprise applications, reporting, and business process design.
Able to manage multiple tasks, follow through on details, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable working with both business and technical stakeholders.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to ERP, EPM, BI, or reporting tools
Experience with data cleanup, testing, or process documentation
Familiarity with finance processes such as record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, or project accounting
Preference for students at the junior level or above.

Responsibilities

Support Finance Systems initiatives tied to Oracle Fusion, EPM, reporting, and finance process improvements.
Assist with data analysis, reconciliations, and status tracking for active projects, issues, and enhancement requests.
Help prepare executive-ready reporting, project summaries, meeting materials, and decision support content.
Participate in testing activities, including user acceptance testing, regression testing, defect tracking, and documentation of results.
Document business processes, risks, controls, and improvement opportunities across finance workflows.
Support training materials, job aids, and communication drafts for new processes or system changes.
Coordinate follow-ups across Finance, IT, Operations, and external partners to help keep initiatives on track.
Organize project artifacts, meeting notes, action items, and supporting analysis in a clear and structured way.